Today, U.S. defense officials warn China could launch an attack to take over Taiwan as early as next year. Candidates for the country's local elections have performed the customary drawing of lots to decide their number on the ballot. But there are concerns that people isolating with COVID-19 could be disenfranchised when it comes to voting. Also today:
- Taiwanese racing drivers gear up for the FIA Motorsport Games in France
- Meta's translation function now provides English-Hokkien
- Taipei Zoo says panda Tuan Tuan's health condition is deteriorating