Taiwan Google Trends for 2026-08-22

Affected by strong southwesterly winds and low-pressure belts, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely to occur. The Central Meteorological Administration today (22nd) issued a special warning of severe and heavy rain for 9 counties and cities. Meteorological expert Wu Derong said that Typhoon Sadr has a chance of intensifying into a strong typhoon tonight. The simulation model shows that the probability of Sadr moving westward or even to the southwest is increasing, which will increase the threat to Taiwan. Before next Tuesday (25th), it will be affected by the low pressure belt and southwesterly winds. The southwest will be most affected and beware of heavy rainfall.

Affected by strong southwesterly winds and low-pressure belts, disastrous heavy rainfall is expected in southern Taiwan tomorrow. The Meteorological Administration has launched larger-scale or more severe heavy rain operations at 5 pm today. Kaohsiung City, Tainan City and Pingtung County all announced tonight that in order to protect the safety of people's lives and property and improve various disaster prevention and response operations, they will suspend work and classes tomorrow (23rd).

A fire broke out in an open space in Annan District early this morning. The waste pile was suspected to be mixed with slag waste. Unexpectedly, a violent explosion occurred during the extinguishing. 3 firefighters and 6 people were injured on the scene, and 3 fire trucks and 1 ambulance were burned. Fortunately, before the explosion, the commander evacuated a group of water lines and replaced them with water column turrets to avoid further damage. The fire broke out at around 1 a.m. today. Nearby residents woke up from their sleep and went out to see the fire. The open space where the slag was piled at the scene was burning violently. A large number of bright white flames continued to erupt from the fire scene during the extinguishing process, and even unknown sparks shot out from time to time.

At around 9:03 pm on the 15th, there was an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 1 in Osaka Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was in Osaka Bay, the depth of the epicenter was approximately 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, was estimated to be 3.0. The tsunami caused by this earthquake...

Thailand - Coach Anthony Hudson supports the way Vietnam enhances its strength with players of Brazilian origin, before facing Thailand in the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.

The Philippines announced the demarcation of a territorial sea baseline at Democracy Reef (called Huangyan Island by China). Today, the PLA Southern Theater Command announced joint sea-air exercises in the territorial waters, airspace, and surrounding sea and airspace of Democracy Reef. Observers believe this is Beijing's countermeasure against the Philippines' delineation of territorial baseline lines at Democracy Reef.

At 8:20 pm on August 12, 2026, a mild earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale occurred offshore Taitung County, with a focal depth of about 20.8 kilometers. The maximum magnitude occurred at Dawu magnitude 2 in Taitung County, and a magnitude 1 earthquake in Pingtung County caused slight shaking.

Picture/Schematic Business Media｜He Yingchen/Taipei Report The cooperation project between Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in Japan has brought the total investment of overseas companies in the Japanese chip industry to 6 trillion yen, equivalent to approximately US$37 billion. This huge investment highlights the Japanese government’s determination and achievements in actively revitalizing the semiconductor manufacturing industry in recent years. According to a report by "Nikkei Asia", the total amount includes the image sensor factory jointly announced by Sony Group and TSMC, and also covers TSMC's investment in two wafer fabs in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, totaling approximately 3 trillion yen. These cross-border cooperation not only bring technology and capital to Japan's semiconductor industry, but also strengthen its position in the global supply chain. At the same time, South Korea is also vigorously developing its semiconductor industry. According to "Yahoo Fin…

Tainan City has been experiencing continuous rain since yesterday, with the accumulated rainfall in some areas exceeding 250 millimeters. The Tainan City Disaster Response Center opened level 2 this morning (22nd). Due to water accumulation on some road sections in Tainan, trains on the Yongkang-Baoan section of the Taiwan Railways will slow down from 6:30 in the morning. In addition, the Nanhua Reservoir is full and overflows naturally.

There is no indication that economic pressure on the regime has changed the anti-concessions position of some top Iranian officials.

The 2026 TIMA International Music Awards, which will feature performances by Korean stars and Hong Kong singers, will be held for two consecutive days starting from today (22nd) at the Kai Tak Main Arena. Kai Tak Sports Park reminds visitors to collect physical tickets in advance and pay attention to admission arrangements and restrictions

Taipei SOGO Arena is about to open its entire area. Area B, "Monet Garden", is expected to open for trial operation on August 22. Compared with Areas A, C and D, which have movie theaters, restaurants and retail as their main business formats, the addition of Area B will further improve the functions and commercial layout of the overall shopping mall. After the entire area is officially opened, the total business area will reach 36,000 square meters, and it will be connected with facilities such as the Arena and a movie theater. It is expected to become an important large-scale shopping and leisure area in the center of Taipei. Far East Garden City is fully operational starting from 8/22 50...

First published: 08/22 08:41 Update time: 08/22 09:02 (updated text) Real-time Center/Yan Yixuan reported that at around 1 a.m. today (22), a fire broke out in an open space outside a factory in Section 2, Haidian Road, Annan District, Tainan City. Aluminum-magnesium alloys and waste oil piled there caught fire for unknown reasons, and exploded twice in succession, injuring a total of 10 people and 3 firefighters. In response, Tainan Mayor Huang Weizhe responded that the city government is handling the aftermath as quickly as possible, and the fire department has also launched a fire scene investigation to clarify the exact cause of the accident.

Hong Kong media sources pointed out that former Deep Green media person Peng Wenzheng recently stated in an online interview that he would promote peaceful cross-strait reunification at all costs, saying, "In my lifetime, I must make this happen, no matter what the cost." In this regard, writer Yan Zheya analyzed that in the past, the Happy Island Alliance had signed a petition to recommend Annette Annette to be elected president. At that time, she speculated that the "Taiwan independence list" might be sent to the CCP, and said that the CCP would of course arrange undercover agents in the Taiwan independence organization. Yan Zheya also bluntly said, "Is Peng Wenzheng really a recent convert? Is it possible that he was absorbed a long time ago and is an undercover agent among the independence faction?" According to previous media reports, the "Xile Island Alliance", which has long advocated Taiwan's independence, published an open letter on its official website in May this year to General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping. The content actually stated that it was willing to adjust Taiwan's independence position under certain conditions, and even "consider becoming part of the People's Republic of China." It caused...

Cheerleading goddesses Li Yaying, Lemon, and Li Haozhen recently challenged water ballet. Unexpectedly, they encountered "water hell" as soon as they jumped into the swimming pool! The three people, who originally had a strong foundation in professional dance, lost control of their movements in just 5 seconds when faced with the huge resistance in the water. Their elegant dance postures instantly turned into crazy water kicks. Even their expression management gradually collapsed, making the scene full of laughter.

Financial Center / Wu Minxuan reported that former Minister of the Interior Li Hongyuan recently talked about cross-strait relations in the program from energy, industry, and finance. He bluntly stated that one of Taiwan's current major problems is that its policies are gradually out of touch with international trends. He even harshly described Taiwan as "now all in lockdown" and criticized "the government is giving hallucinogens to all of Taiwan." In response to this, Xie Jinhe, chairman of Caixin Media Group, recently issued a counterattack, saying bluntly: "I don't know what his definition of 'locking down' is?" He even asked, "I don't know who Taiwan is locking up?" Emphasizing that Taiwan is not only not closed, but is gradually moving towards a larger international market.

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Well-known makeup artist Chen Lingwei (real name Chen Liling), who was known as "The Queen's Makeup Artist", passed away due to illness on July 27 at the age of 56. A memorial service was held today (6th) at the Zhongshan branch of the Christian Presbyterian Church. Angela Chang also returned to Taiwan to attend the memorial service. Afterwards, she shared a photo with Chen Lingwei on social media to reminisce. She revealed that she had been avoiding the news recently and refused to accept the news that Chen Lingwei had passed away.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs stated today (8th) that there is high uncertainty in the supply of crude oil in the Middle East. The government continues to stabilize oil prices and take care of people's livelihood. There will be no adjustments to gasoline and diesel next week.

The big explosion in Tainan is about to close the window! First-person footage of firefighters exposed: It’s like war

Affected by low pressure belts and southwesterly winds, rainfall has been frequent in various places in recent days, and the ground is slippery, increasing the risk of falls. Huang Xuan, a thoracic and critical care specialist, reminded that falls on rainy days are often related to the wrong choice of shoes, and disclosed five types of shoes that should not be worn on rainy days, including old shoes with worn soles, flip-flops, high heels, shoes with extremely hard and smooth soles, and shoes of inappropriate sizes. These shoes have insufficient grip or an unstable center of gravity, which can easily lead to slipping and fractures. Huang Xuan suggested that on rainy days, you should choose shoes with clear soles, covering properties and a suitable size, while keeping your walking pace stable and slowing down. In particular, the elderly, patients with diabetes and osteoporosis need to be more cautious. Proper selection of shoes is an important key to preventing accidental injuries on rainy days. Do not ignore them.

In the early morning of today (22nd), a fire and explosion occurred in a vacant lot in a residential area on Haidian Road in Annan District, Tainan City, burning 11 households and 20 vehicles. Firefighters rushed to put out the fire, but 3 firefighters and 11 people were still injured and sent to the hospital. The fire is now extinguished and the cause of the fire needs to be clarified. The police said that the perpetrator, a 30-year-old man surnamed Yang, and the owner, a 43-year-old man surnamed Wang, have reported to the case and asked to come back to further clarify the source of the waste and the attribution of responsibility. The city government has detected no abnormalities in air quality and pollution sampling values. Subsequent verification and investigation will be carried out and the matter will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

Rao Yingqi, the former presidential counselor and former vice-president of the Legislative Yuan, passed away last night at the age of 93. Rao Yingqi's eldest daughter and current Taitung County Magistrate Rao Qingling confirmed on the social platform Facebook this morning (22nd) that her father passed away peacefully surrounded by his whole family.

T.O.P Taipei Concert will be held at Linkou Stadium this weekend on August 22nd and 23rd!

CITIC Brothers has signed a contract with the 11th named player Wang Yufei today. He can report to the team as long as he passes the physical examination. He also has a deep relationship with CITIC Brothers. Not only has he played at the brothers' home court, he has also taken many photos with Gu Zhongliang, chairman of the Baseball Association, and was encouraged.

The results of the mobile tax filing lottery are out! The Ministry of Finance announced the winning list of the "Mobile Tax File GO Gifts and Fun" at 4 pm today (21st). There are 19,586 lucky winners, one of whom can take away the first prize of NT$50,000 in cash. The public can check the Ministry of Finance’s Facebook fan page, the official website of each regional taxation agency, or the winning list page (https://gov.tw/ki5).

[FTNN News Network] Financial Center/Comprehensive Report Taiwan stocks have risen by more than 50% this year, which has also boosted the trading popularity and dividend performance of market capitalization ETFs that can grow with the broader market. This year, the scale has increased by more than 3.65 trillion yuan, and the source of the amount is based on market capitalization...

Prof Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online.

Klay Thompson expected to sign with Miami Heat after clearing waivers

©LCKThe third day of the 2026 LoL KeSPA Cup (hereinafter KeSPA Cup) Stage 1 finals was held online on the 4th. With match times overlapping with the Challengers league, the day featured head-to-head matchups between first-tier teams.

MLB Central reacts to news that the Mariners are calling up left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson, the No. 5 overall prospect in baseball

Over the past day, Russian troops liberated two settlements - Andreevskaya commune in the Donetsk region and Novo-Solokhino in the Zaporozhye region. The strikes took place in the Donetsk region in the towns of Khonnopoliye, Belozerskoye, Dobropolye and Rubezhnoye, as well as in Dnipropetrovsk…

◆ U.S. 30-year bond yield rises again In the U.S. bond market on the 20th, the 30-year bond yield rose again, almost canceling out the effect of the ``intervention'' that had lowered yields the day before when the U.S. Treasury Department announced it would double the maximum amount of government bond repurchases. In an interview on CNBC TV, Treasury Secretary Bessent was asked about additional measures, saying, ``

The 2026-27 English Premier League football season kicks off on 8/22 exclusively on ELTA.tv. It includes 15 football events and more than 1,000 battles are locked in Elda. The new 2026-27 European football season starts this week with excitement! Taiwanese fans can watch Europe's top football feast in one stop by locking in ELTA.tv. The new season includes the world's most watched English Premier League (opening on 8/22), Europe's highest palace UEFA European Champions League (opening on 9/9), and the UEFA European Nations League (opening on 9/25) where the national teams compete head-to-head. This season will be exclusively broadcast by the ELTA.tv network OTT platform, and the MOD platform will also broadcast selected games of the above-mentioned events. (ㄉㄢ (Photo/2026-27 Season Alda Football Match Broadcasting Platform Channel Announcement) Not only the three major flags...

In recent years, the mainland film industry has been affected by the impact of AI and faced an unprecedented cold winter, forcing many actors to change careers and return to their hometowns to find other careers. In this regard, Yang Tianzhen, an ace manager who owns many powerful male stars such as Wu Kangren, Zhao Youting, Chen Haosen, etc., can't help but sigh, describing the environment as if "a whole country is gone".

Best friends from the entertainment industry Huang Xiaorou and Yan Liting recently took their daughters Xiaotao and Tammy on a heartwarming family trip. It was a rare reunion for the two since they became mothers. The trip included massage relaxation, interaction at the ranch and delicious food. During the journey, not only did they show the tacit understanding between sisters over the years, but Huang Xiaorou also pretended to be a store clerk and made a surprise appearance, leaving Yan Liting dumbfounded. Although the children were scratched or frightened during their interactions with the animals at the ranch, the precious mother-daughter time still left everyone satisfied. Finally, Huang Xiaorou returned to the restaurant that she often went to when she went to work in the north. She recalled the warm care given by the proprietress in the past, and she was moved to tears on the spot. This journey, full of laughter and tears, perfectly recorded the two people's deep friendship and happy moments with their families, and also moved fans.

Almighty musician Xiaoyu Song Nianyu's "No, Perfect Person" Beiliu Concert officially goes on sale on 8/22...

The Dodgers continue to face the Brewers, who have the best record in the major leagues, at home today. Japanese ace Yunobu Yamamoto once again pitched a dominant performance. He started 6 innings with 9K and only allowed 1 run. He was a high-quality starter when he left the game. He was a candidate for the winning pitch and was expected to win his 12th win of the season. Yamamoto Yushin started against the Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. He pitched 9 innings with 111 pitches, allowed only 3 hits and 1 run, and struck out 7 times, helping the Dodgers win.

Limescale often forms on faucets over time, making them dull and covered with white stains, especially in areas with hard water. Fortunately, there are low-cost natural cleaners that can solve this problem, and many people have them in their homes.

A serious car accident occurred in Beitun District, Taichung this afternoon. A man surnamed Liu was driving a yellow Ferrari F12 with an asking price of more than 18 million yuan. He seemed to be in a daze while driving on Shanxi Road. He crashed into the roadside at high speed, causing a total of 5 cars and motorcycles to be affected. Several of them were almost completely destroyed. The front of Liu's Ferrari was also beyond recognition. The police initially found no evidence of drunk driving or drug driving, and will use surveillance cameras to clarify the cause.

[Jakarta Kyodo] On the 2nd, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency announced that a fire broke out on a ferry sailing off Madura Island in East Java. Of the approximately 270 passengers and crew, 5 died and 41 went missing. Almost all of the ship

A fire alarm was reported at the time-honored biscuit factory "Rixiang Food" in Zhushan, Nantou on the morning of the 20th. An explosion suddenly came from the factory, followed by a large amount of flames and thick smoke rising into the sky. It could be seen as far away as about 10 kilometers away. After receiving the report, the fire department quickly dispatched a large number of people and vehicles to rescue the scene, and the scene was once completely engulfed in flames. The news spread to Japan, and many Japanese netizens even hoped to donate money to help rebuild the factory.

■108th National High School Baseball Championship The final of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship was held on the 22nd at Koshien Stadium, Chiben Wakayama (Wakayama)

Sports Center/Comprehensive Report Tiger "Taiwan's Weird Man" Li Haoyu has achieved many successes recently and has received strong praise from the US media. The podcast program "Tiger Territory" that discusses Tigers praised Li Haoyu as "definitely worthy of staying in the major leagues."

On August 7, 2026, Crystal Palace officially announced that Japanese international Takehiro Toyasu would join the team as a free agent. For Crystal Palace, this is a defensive reinforcement; for Fuan Jianyang, it is an opportunity for self-redemption. Although he has a rich history of injuries and only played 9 Eredivisie games in half a season, he is still one of the top defenders in Asia.

Four Seasons Online/Chen Xuanhong reported that Chen Yihan, who loves sports, has recently become obsessed with Pilates equipment. He is becoming more and more interested in doing it and even drags his director husband Xu Fuxiang to do it together. Recently, the couple appeared on Hutie's PODCAST program "Is it okay not to practice today..." as brand friends?