Taiwan adjusts national carbon reduction targets to hit the 2050 net-zero goal. Unsecured database exposes China’s foreign surveillance. Taiwanese nationals are detained and barred from entry in three African countries. Anduril founder: Goal is to make Taiwan unworthy target for China attack. Taiwan expects GDP growth above 10% as inflation also rises, experts say oil prices remain biggest CPI variable. Lai warns of Chinese interference in Taiwan’s year-end elections; KMT urges probe .

Premier Cho Jung-tai honors late Causeway Bay Bookstore owner Lam Wing-kee at memorial service. Foreign Ministry: Taiwan opposes excessive claims following Philippine push for sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal. Taiwanese cube satellite sends signal back to Earth. Taiwan transitions to ‘Created in Taiwan’ as it strengthens software-hardware integration. Taiwan and US publicize defense ties, WSJ reports. Lai Ching-te joins Han Kuang 42 drills, rides Wanjun armored convoy in first wartime-command exercise.

President confers the Order of Brilliant Star to Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya. Taiwan, South Korean stocks tumble over AI financing concerns. Tens of thousands remain without water and power following Kumamoto earthquake. 73% of Taiwan to experience mobile network shutdown in resilience drills. UBS upgrades Taiwan’s GDP forecast to 11%, eyeing the fastest growth since 1987. Euthanasia debate reignites in Taiwan as health minister urges caution.

Taiwan and Japan sign drones LOI to build non-red supply chain. Taiwan revives “Asian Tiger” growth as US ties deepen. Taiwan condemns China over South China Sea clash with Philippines. FDA intercepts cheese containing excessive levels of E. coli from France. Foreign minister reiterates Taiping Island is ROC territory. China ‘fears’ Taiwan’s free, diverse culture, says minister. Commerce Development Research Institute signs MOU with Taiwan Chamber of Commerce in Czechia.