Typhoon Damage and Safety Updates Surge in Taiwan: Taiwan faces significant concern over typhoon damage including sinkholes and power outages, with the public seeking updates from meteorological and 搶修
Regional Pulse in Taiwan
Country pulse digest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Regional Pulse in Taiwan
Taiwan is experiencing heightened public concern over severe typhoon impacts, particularly damage and power outages. Political attention centers on Kaohsiung's leadership managing crisis and international partnerships. Interest in Typhoon Bavi grows as it approaches the region.
Active topics
24
Search volume
384K
Leading topic
Money
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Money21% (5)
Weather17% (4)
Culture17% (4)
Politics13% (3)
Sports13% (3)
Entertainment8% (2)
World8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Taiwan demonstrate a strong desire to stay informed about natural disasters, especially typhoons, because these directly impact safety and daily life. The intent to follow political figures like Chen Chi-mai reflects an interest in leadership accountability and crisis management. Explaining searches about Typhoon Bavi and related weather phenomena reveal a need to understand complex meteorological events for preparedness. Consumer and entertainment-related intents show people seeking up-to-date information on retail changes, celebrity events, and cultural discussions.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Political Focus on Chen Chi-mai and Kaohsiung's Strategic Partnerships: Interest in Kaohsiung's leadership under Chen Chi-mai grows amid typhoon season, focusing on international agreements and local crisis management.
Public Seeks Understanding and Updates on Typhoon Bavi: Typhoon Bavi attracts widespread attention as it approaches Taiwan and eastern China, with people seeking explanations and following its path closely.
Rising Consumer Interest in Costco Amid Business Developments: Costco's presence in Taiwan grows in consumer interest due to wage hikes, business news, and unique local stories impacting shopping habits.
Taipei Metro Service Interruptions and Cultural Highlights: Taipei Metro garners attention for service disruptions and cultural phenomena, such as a viral station cat, blending operational and community stories
Sports Enthusiasm Mixed with Economic Monitoring: Spain vs Belgium Match: The Spain vs Belgium soccer match draws strong viewership in Taiwan, accompanied by interest in Spain's economic data, reflecting a blend of sports' &
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Taiwan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WeatherDeclining
颱風災情
People are searching about typhoon damage, including sinkholes and power outages in Taiwan.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
雙眼牆停電氣象 署
02
PoliticsDeclining
陈其迈
There is heightened interest in Kaohsiung's leadership under Chen Chi-mai and recent city partnerships amid typhoon-related news.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
陳其邁7/12颱風假7/11停班停課
03
WeatherSurging
angin topan bavi
People are searching about Typhoon Bavi, seeking explanations about the storm.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
04
WeatherSurging
typhoon bavi (typhoon no. 9)
Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan and eastern China, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the region.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
typhoon bavinorthern taiwantyphoon taiwan
05
MoneyDeclining
好市多
Interest in Costco in Taiwan is rising, with searches about its operating hours and news about local business developments.
20K+ searches · 200% growthSearch volume down 80%
好市多今天有營業嗎夢時代好 市 多
06
CultureDeclining
捷運停駛
Taipei's metro systems are in focus due to service interruptions and cultural interest including a viral metro station cat.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
台鐵停駛捷運台北捷運
07
SportsDeclining
西班牙 對 比利時
The search trend focuses on the Spain versus Belgium match and related economic indicators in Spain.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
西班牙對比利時西班牙西班牙 比利時
08
CultureDeclining
泡 麵
People are searching about instant noodles, their cultural significance, and related food traditions in Taiwan and China.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
泡麵
09
CultureDeclining
徐熙媛
Searches are focused on remembering Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛) through recent memorials and tributes.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
10
EntertainmentDeclining
陳子鴻
陳子鴻 is trending widely in Taiwan, with a significant surge in search volume and recent announcements of new dates by Jody Chiang.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
11
EntertainmentNew
netflix
Netflix is reportedly engaging in early talks to acquire the film and TV review social platform Letterboxd, sparking interest and speculation.
10K+ searches · 50% growthFirst recent appearance
12
PoliticsDeclining
劉憶如
劉憶如 is in the spotlight following discussions on Taiwan's vulnerabilities in conflict scenarios and tackling wealth inequality through reforms.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 80%
Entertainment / Explaining | 5 hours ago
netflix
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 50% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Netflix Among Parties in Early Talks to Buy Letterboxd: Report - Variety
Netflix reportedly among parties in talks to buy Letterboxd - The Guardian
Letterboxd Sale: Netflix, Sony and Others in Early Talks to Buy Platform - TheWrap
Netflix set up a fake encampment in San Francisco. Residents called 311. - SFGATE
New 'Little House' series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center - AP News
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.