Rising interest in Taiwanese cultural personalities 周麟 and 何宗旂: People in Taiwan are increasingly searching about 周麟, an actor, and 何宗旂, showing heightened interest in cultural figures and their careers.
Regional Pulse in Taiwan
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Regional Pulse in Taiwan
Recent search trends in Taiwan reveal strong interest in cultural figures like 周麟 and 何宗旂, widespread attention on baseball and FIFA World Cup events, growing enthusiasm for Esports World Cup tournaments.
Active topics
24
Search volume
204K
Leading topic
Entertainment
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Entertainment25% (6)
Sports21% (5)
Money21% (5)
Culture17% (4)
Technology8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are curious to explain and understand cultural and entertainment figures, reflecting an intent to gain insight into personalities and media content. Sports searches indicate a strong following and worry about safety and fair play, especially regarding events and incidents. Financial inquiries are motivated by explanatory and planning intents, as citizens seek clarity on pensions, saving strategies, company stability, and housing policies. Technology queries reveal explanatory interest in innovations affecting daily life and safety. Debates over plagiarism indicate a desire to engage critically with ethical issues in culture and advertising.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Heightened public attention on baseball events and FIFA World Cup matches: Searches related to baseball and the FIFA World Cup are surging, driven by specific events such as a stadium incident involving salad oil and key FIFA
Growing enthusiasm for EWC esports events and Taiwanese entertainment figures: The Esports World Cup (EWC) and its League of Legends tournament (EWC LoL 2026) are gaining significant traction, along with Taiwanese celebrities and
Increased focus on financial security, pension welfare, and housing finance in Taiwan: Financial topics such as savings, the national pension system, a paused company trading, and a new mortgage program for young buyers are attracting
Interest grows in elevator safety and innovative engineering designs: Elevator technology is a point of curiosity, particularly regarding safety and innovative designs like transparent elevators in Nantou County.
Public debate intensifies over plagiarism accusations in advertisements: Discussions and searches are rising around allegations of plagiarism in advertising, reflecting cultural debates on originality and ethics.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Taiwan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
CultureDeclining
周麟
People in Taiwan are searching about 周麟, an actor, indicating rising interest in his career or recent work.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
周麟演員
02
SportsDeclining
沙拉 油
There is a surge in searches related to 沙拉油 (salad oil) following a news incident involving a baseball game watcher slapping a worker at a stadium in Taiwan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
沙拉油
03
CultureDeclining
何宗旂
The Taiwanese public is increasingly searching for information about 何宗旂, indicating growing interest in this individual.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
04
EntertainmentNew
ewc
The EWC refers to the Esports World Cup, a competitive video gaming tournament with increasing interest.
5K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
05
SportsDeclining
棒球
棒球 searches relate to baseball events and news, including Asian and international competitions.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
06
MoneyDeclining
儲蓄
儲蓄 searches focus on savings, financial security, and wealth management products in the Taiwan region.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
07
EntertainmentDeclining
梁詠琪
People in Taiwan are showing increased interest in Gigi Leung, a popular Hong Kong celebrity singer and actress.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
08
MoneyDeclining
國民年金
There is heightened public curiosity about Taiwan's national pension system and welfare changes affecting retirees and vulnerable groups.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
09
CultureDeclining
抄襲
The public is engaging in discussions around alleged plagiarism in commercials and controversy connected to beauty product advertisements in Taiwan.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
10
EntertainmentNew
ewc lol
The EWC League of Legends 2026 tournament is receiving a surge in attention, with teams like T1 securing spots and the event crossing 600K peak viewers.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
11
MoneyDeclining
昇 達 科 為什麼 暫停 交易
昇達科 has paused trading, prompting a spike in searches from investors seeking information on the situation and the company's status.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 50%
昇達科暫停交易巨頻科技昇 達 科
12
EntertainmentDeclining
張凌赫
Actor Zhang Linghe is attracting substantial interest as he films new projects and stars in popular TV series gaining high ratings and reservations.
5K+ searches · 800% growthSearch volume down 50%
Entertainment / Following | 1 hour ago
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 5K+ recent searches and 700% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
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