An investigation points to food waste as the most likely source of the African swine fever outbreak in Taichung in central Taiwan.  President Lai Ching-te meets with North Carolina Governor Josh Stein. Taiwan launches the Asia Asset Management Center (AAMC) to attract global capital. Taiwan not a bargaining chip in US-China talks: Foreign Minister Lin. Taiwan to boost international cooperation after repeated submarine cable damage. Beijing denies nuclear tests after Trump’s accusations, urges U.S. to honor CTBT.

Taiwanese tourists are wearing nationality badges to avoide being harassed in South Korea amid anti-China protests. Taiwan envoy Lin Hsin-i attends APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in South Korea.  Nvidia’s Taiwan headquarters will be located in Taipei, Mayor Chiang Wan-an confirmed.  Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attends the 2025 Taiwan-Europe Submarine Cable Security Cooperation Forum.  Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim promotes Taiwan’s “fighting cat spirit” in German media interview Taiwan pork dishes safe and delicious despite African swine fever.

President Lai Ching-te: Taiwan won’t achieve peace by accepting the 1992 Consensus or the One-China Principle. KMT elected Cheng Li-wun as its party chair. Chinese President Xi Jin-ping congratulated her in an unprecedented gesture. Taiwan confirms its first African swine fever case.  The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations passed 4 Taiwan-related bills. Sen. Chris Coons says he hopes the bills could pass the full senate quickly using the “hotline” procedure. The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on Monday. Analysts say Beijing is facing severe economic challenges, and is seeking to adjust policy direction to stabilize itself.  

President Lai Ching-te announces plans to build the “T-Dome,” a comprehensive missile defense system.  National Health Insurance Administration and FDA are forming plans to deal with 47 medicines’ upcoming withdrawl from Taiwan market. Official says Taiwan’s chip-making capacity is 2.5 years ahead of the United States.   National Security Bureau released a report warning that U.S. tariffs are expected to exacerbate China’s economic and social risks. IMF increases Taiwan’s 2025 economic growth forecast from 2.9 % to 3.7%, citing mild tariff effects and better global financial conditions.  A chocolate-themed tourist factory known as “Otherworld Dream Castle” has drawn thousands of visitors since opening in August in the Dapumei Precision Machinery Park in Chiayi County.