Overseasidol.com — As 2025 enters its final month, Google has begun releasing its annual Year in Search lists across different regions.
Taiwan’s 2025 search rankings have drawn attention for reflecting major events and public sentiment throughout the year.
Earthquake-related searches topped the list in Taiwan. Actress Barbie Hsu, also known as Da S, ranked second.
Other popular searches included cash distribution registration, hanzii.net, Gemini, and musician Khalil Fong, who placed sixth.
Topics such as Donald Trump, tariffs, popular dramas, and typhoons also appeared in the top ten.
Barbie Hsu and Khalil Fong both appeared prominently due to their sudden deaths earlier this year.
Barbie Hsu passed away in February while traveling in Japan. She died from pneumonia caused by influenza complications at the age of 48.
Her passing shocked the Asian entertainment industry. Family members and fans expressed deep grief.
Her younger sister Dee Hsu paused work to mourn, while her husband and mother have continued to cope with the loss.
Barbie Hsu remains widely remembered for her iconic role as Shan Cai in Meteor Garden.
Khalil Fong passed away peacefully on February 21 in Dali, China, at the age of 41. His music label confirmed the news in early March.
The statement revealed that he had battled a serious illness for several years with resilience and optimism.
The singer-songwriter suffered from recurring pneumothorax, which affected his lung function.
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