Taiwan's military has fought back against claims that its soldiers' body armor isn't fit for purpose after an unofficial ballistics test went viral online. Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang is expected to confirm New Taipei mayor Hou Yu-ih as its presidential candidate for January's election despite his campaign flagging in the polls. And Louise Watt looks at teething troubles with Taiwan's fledgling citizen judge system, where ordinary members of the public are invited to make judgments in criminal trials. Also:
- The U.S. Senate has voted unanimously to approve a trade deal with Taiwan.
- Taiwan's EVA Air is under fire over the case of a pilot who was allowed to fly despite initially failing an alcohol test.
- A traditional Taiwanese Opera singer in her 80s and a group of new immigrants from Southeast Asia are among the winners of this year's Presidential Culture Awards, which recognize contributions to society and the arts.
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