Beijing announced a no-fly zone in an area to the north of Taiwan on Sunday, just as Taiwan is embarking on six weeks of civil defense drills, starting in the central city of Taichung. France's President Emmanuel Macron has clarified controversial comments on Taiwan made on his recent visit to China, but he maintains Europe should become less dependent on the U.S. And Japan's government has stood by its decision to briefly sound an evacuation alarm in response to another ballistic missile launch by North Korea. Also:
- President Tsai Ing-wen has welcomed the foreign minister of Pacific ally the Marshall Islands on a state visit to Taiwan.
- Lalashan nature reserve in northern Taiwan is being upgraded to a national forest recreation area, though local residents are wary of the impact of increased visitor numbers.
- Taiwan Week theater festival: Dance troupe puts Taiwan's nature on stage with a revival of its work "Song of Pensive Beholding."
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