The entry of Foxconn's billionaire founder Terry Gou into Taiwan's 2024 presidential race has changed the playing field for the other candidates and prompted questions about his business ties to China. Taiwan's military has concluded two days of exercises practicing coastal defense using heavy artillery. And Taiwan's foreign ministry says it is "cautiously optimistic" regarding a new bid for the country to join the United Nations ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. Also:
- A nationwide beach cleanup organized by a local NGO has concluded, with volunteers collecting over eight tons of garbage in a period of two months.
- Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is visiting Shanghai for the Twin City Forum, a visit carrying historical resonance and political risks.
- Rik Glauert reports on how transgender students in Taiwan are preparing for life on campus as the new semester approaches.
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