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Firms Tied to Cambodian Scam Network Probed – Oct. 17, 2025

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Taiwan is investigating shell companies named in US sanctions for possible ties to a Cambodia-based scam network accused of human trafficking. Following a flight attendant’s death after a long-haul EVA Air flight, the airline has pledged to revise its protocols but labor unions say more needs to be done. And with six candidates vying for the opposition Kuomintang’s leadership, the race intensifies as each seeks to define the party’s future and rally support one day before the vote. Plus: - Former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama Tomiichi, best remembered for his apology for Japan's actions in WWII, has died at the age of 101. - TaiwanPlus speaks with a defense researcher about how OpenAI’s findings on Chinese-linked misuse of ChatGPT could impact Taiwan’s cybersecurity and semiconductor sector. - Taipei Fashion Week kicks off with its opening event showcasing the collaboration of fashion and television drama.