Chinese leader Xi Jinping has spoken to Ukraine's President Zelenskyy for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion last year, urging Kyiv to negotiate with Moscow. The U.S. and South Korea have signed a deal allowing Washington to deploy nuclear-armed submarines in South Korean waters. And Taiwan's government has confirmed it is sharing real-time intelligence with the Five Eyes alliance. Also:
- Why does Taiwan have an enduring affection for Japan, it's former colonizer?
- Taiwan's pandemic task force finally disbands after more than three years, holding its final press briefing.
- The suicide of renowned Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming has sparked debate about euthanasia in Taiwan.