Taiwan has launched its first domestically built submarine, a major breakthrough in the country's defense industry and indigenous weapons program. Firefighters have rallied in Taipei, calling for the right to unionize and saying that lax enforcement of safety regulations puts their lives at unnecessary risk in the line of duty. And Taiwan's foreign minister has stressed the dangers of an expansionist China, warning that the threats Taiwan faces today are the same threats the world will face tomorrow. Also:
- A ceremony at Taipei's Confucius Temple honors the birthday of the Chinese philosopher. The day is also observed as Teachers' Day in Taiwan and much of the Chinese-speaking world.
- As chip firms compete for fresh talent to keep innovation on track, Joyce Tseng reports on the hopes the country's next generation of engineers have for their careers.
- A French pastry chef living in Taipei has been recognized for excellence in the field of desserts.