Academics and experts from Taiwan and China have held their annual cross-strait climate forum to discuss both sides' ongoing transition toward renewable energy, though some subjects remain off the table. The owners of a factory in southern Taiwan where an explosion claimed at least nine lives have been fined US$75,000 for safety violations. And Taiwan's military has named the first female head of its Political Warfare Bureau, tasked with countering Chinese influence and psychological warfare. Also:
- Joyce Tseng meets the student ushers selected and trained to host VIPs at Taiwan's upcoming National Day celebrations.
- A Taiwanese NGO is seeking to learn lessons from Ukraine to teach the public about cyber defense.
- Meet the experts who dedicate themselves to gathering and cataloging Taiwan's various species of moss.