Taiwan's first ever group of female reservists, themselves veterans, are refreshing their combat skills in the northern city of Taoyuan. Taiwan is looking to step up its trade and investment ties with India, not just to mitigate future supply chain risks but to tap into the domestic market of what is now the world's most populous nation. And New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih, an undeclared potential presidential candidate for Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang next year, says he opposes China's "one country, two systems" model for unification with Taiwan. Also:
- Tea farmers in Taiwan are finding ways to irrigate their crops more efficiently amid an ongoing drought.
- Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration is set to be upgraded into a fully fledged ministry that will tackle the country's response to the climate crisis.
- Masters of Taiwanese Opera and Peking Opera have teamed up for a remarkable crossover performance.