Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te, who is the frontrunner in the 2024 presidential race, has prompted consternation with remarks about visiting the White House, remarks that have reportedly led to U.S. officials contacting Lai's team. Chipmaker TSMC has posted its first quarterly drop in profits since 2019, though it hopes to bounce back with its forthcoming 3- and 2-nanometer processes. And five people have been detained in northern Taiwan accused of attempting to recruit active-duty military personnel on behalf of China. Also:
- Despite Taiwan being one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in Asia, a poll shows many people in the country would still feel uncomfortable being open about their sexuality or gender identity in the workplace.
- Taiwan's National Theater and Concert Hall are staging a conference on making performing arts environmentally sustainable.
- Rogue feral buffalo are increasingly becoming a menace in parts of New Taipei.
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