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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
46
GRADE
F
FIX
8
REVIEW
4
PASS
1
INFO
0
Checks
13
1 PASS 4 REVIEW 8 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
No landmarks
FIX
No landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

No landmarks detected

Screen reader users have no way to navigate by region.

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

Learn more ▾

The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

F
Alt Text Quality
Action
73 of 73 images have issues
FIX
73 of 73 images have issues
Critical::
73 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
48 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
73 images 73 missing
IssueCount
missing73 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

Learn more ▾

An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

D
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
FIX
3 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
0 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
D
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 69/100 — 8 failing, 14 passed
FIX
69

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Central div.weather > ul > li > div.tablinks3
South div.weather > ul > li > div.tablinks3
East div.weather > ul > li > div.tablinks3
Outlying Islands div.weather > ul > li > div.tablinks3

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
CGA urges China not to use shipwreck for gain ul > li > a > h5.bf3

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Internationalization and localization

If a page doesn't specify a `lang` attribute, a screen reader assumes that the page is in the default language that the user chose when setting up the screen reader. If the page isn't actually in the default language, then the screen reader might not announce the page's text correctly. Learn more about the `lang` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

These are opportunities to improve the interpretation of your content by users in different locales.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
ul > li > a > img.slogo ul > li > a > img.slogo
li > div.opense > i > img.iconimg2 li > div.opense > i > img.iconimg2
li > a > div.newsimggood > img li > a > div.newsimggood > img
a > div > div.bnewsimg > img a > div > div.bnewsimg > img
a > div > div.bnewsimg > img a > div > div.bnewsimg > img
a > div > div.bnewsimg > img a > div > div.bnewsimg > img
a > div > div.bnewsimg > img a > div > div.bnewsimg > img
a > div > div.bnewsimg > img a > div > div.bnewsimg > img
a > div > div.bnewsimg > img a > div > div.bnewsimg > img
a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2 a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2
a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2 a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2
a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss2 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2 a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2 a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2
a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2 a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2
a > div.dbox1ss4 > div.spnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss4 > div.spnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2 a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2 a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2 a > h1 > i > img.iconimg2
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img a > div.dbox1ss3 > div.dnewsimg > img
a > h2.bfb > i > img.iconimg2 a > h2.bfb > i > img.iconimg2
div.thematics > a.onenews > div.bnewsimg > img div.thematics > a.onenews > div.bnewsimg > img
a > h2.bfb > i > img.iconimg2 a > h2.bfb > i > img.iconimg2
div.thematics > a.onenews > div.bnewsimg > img div.thematics > a.onenews > div.bnewsimg > img
tbody > tr > td > img tbody > tr > td > img
tbody > tr > td > img tbody > tr > td > img
tbody > tr > td > img tbody > tr > td > img
tbody > tr > td > img tbody > tr > td > img
tbody > tr > td > img tbody > tr > td > img
tbody > tr > td > img tbody > tr > td > img
tbody > tr > td > img tbody > tr > td > img
div.footer > ul > li > img div.footer > ul > li > img
a > div > i > img.iconimg2 a > div > i > img.iconimg2

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.logobar > ul > li > a div.logobar > ul > li > a
div.logobar > ul > li > a div.logobar > ul > li > a
div.boxTitle > ul > li > a div.boxTitle > ul > li > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Disabling zooming is problematic for users with low vision who rely on screen magnification to properly see the contents of a web page. Learn more about the viewport meta tag.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta head > meta

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Screen readers have features to make navigating tables easier. Ensuring that `<td>` elements in a large table (3 or more cells in width and height) have an associated table header may improve the experience for screen reader users. Learn more about table headers.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
New Taipei City 27-28 20% Hsinchu County 26-27 10% Hsinchu City 26-27 10% Ta… li > div.weather > div#mygod01 > table
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
●Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○`[role]` values are valid
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○Buttons have an accessible name
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
B
Heading Hierarchy
55 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
55 headings, 1 skip(s)
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (19 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H5 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H1 International concerns raised after Lai’s flight blocked
  • H2 LEVERAGE: China did not ‘need to fire a shot’ to deny Taiwan airspace over Africa when it owns ‘half the continent’s debt,’ a US official said, calling it economic wa
  • H1 Pass budget on defense to show resolve: US Indo-Pacific commander duplicate H1
  • H1 Taiwan signs arms deals with US totaling US$6.58bn duplicate H1
  • H1 Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz duplicate H1
  • H1 Chinese PLA Navy brushes past two Okinawa islands duplicate H1
  • H1 Global lawmakers raise concern over canceled Eswatini trip duplicate H1
  • H1 Lai’s trip canceled over PRC pressure duplicate H1
  • H1 Most Popular duplicate H1
  • H5 CGA urges China not to use shipwreck for gain skipped
  • H5 China ‘incentives’ fail to sway Taiwan
  • H5 Pet cats outnumber pet dogs, survey shows
  • H5 Man has 45 traffic tickets canceled over privacy issue
  • H5 Japanese warship transits Strait
  • H1 Taiwan News duplicate H1
  • H2 Lai’s canceled Eswatini trip: Lai calls for unity after Eswatini trip postponed
  • H2 Parties condemn China, while Cheng defends it
  • H2 Lai’s canceled Eswatini trip: Revoked overflight permissions a test of waters: experts
  • H2 Over 1,500 alternative servicemen to participate in 2026 urban resilience drills
  • H2 Artillery shells to be manufactured in Taiwan
  • H2 Former KMT legislator to pay NT$1.2m for defamation
  • H2 Starlink reluctant to operate in Taiwan
  • H2 Taiwan’s climate plan to prepare for extreme heat
  • H2 Government responsible in abuse case, groups say
  • H1 Business duplicate H1
  • H2 Finance sector to launch localized AI
  • H2 US Fed chair nominee claims total impartiality
  • H2 Oil and gas stockpiles sufficient
  • H1 Editorial & Opinion duplicate H1
  • H2 EDITORIAL: A greater role in regional drills
  • H2 From windmills to trading floors
  • H2 As with Hormuz, so with Taiwan
  • H1 Sports duplicate H1
  • H2 Blazers win after Wemby injury
  • H2 Inter rally against Como to reach Coppa Italia final
  • H2 Chicago Cubs win their seventh game in a row
  • H2 Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium to host first match
  • H1 World News duplicate H1
  • H2 Russian drones create nuclear risk: Kyiv
  • H2 US representative resigns amid investigation
  • H2 El Salvador holds mass trial of alleged gang members
  • H1 Features duplicate H1
  • H2 Notes from Central Taiwan: Burying Beijing’s ‘inevitability’ myth
  • H2 Donovan’s Deep Dives: Why ‘dictator’ sticks
  • H2 Book review: From sunflowers to party politics
  • H1 Bilingual Pages duplicate H1
  • H2 SPEAK UP: ‘Pursuit of Jade,’ top TV shows drive high ratings (1/2) 《逐玉》、《天機》等影集／實境秀爆紅（上）
  • H2 ENGLISH DIGEST 實用美語(空中美語)
  • H2 What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so critical to the world? 荷姆茲海峽：全球經濟能源命脈的關鍵節點
  • H1 Special Reports duplicate H1
  • H2 Donovan’s Deep Dives
  • H1 Donovan’s Deep Dives: Lu Shiow-yen signals her challenge to KMT leadership duplicate H1
  • H2 Lost Army
  • H1 A battle for historical memory in Thailand’s “Little Taiwan” duplicate H1
  • H1 Weather duplicate H1

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more ▾

HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

B
Form Accessibility
2 of 2 controls have issues
REVIEW
2 of 2 controls have issues
Critical::
2 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <select>; <input type="text">
2 controls
0 labeled
0 placeholder only
2 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
selectselect(none)none
inputtext(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<select>; <input type="text">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found - Taipei Times ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 International concer…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Pass budget on defen…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Taiwan signs arms de…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Iran fires on three …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Chinese PLA Navy bru…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Global lawmakers rai…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Lai’s trip cancele…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Most Popular21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Taiwan News21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Business21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Editorial & Opinion21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Sports21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 World News21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Features21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Bilingual Pages21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Special Reports21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Donovan’s Deep Div…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 A battle for histori…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 Weather21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 China did not ‘nee…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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