As Taiwan's January elections approach, both the ruling party and opposition camp are dealing with challenges that could have a big impact on the results. LGBTQ activists conduct the first survey of Taiwan's non-binary community, which provides insights into one of the country's less-represented groups. California governor Gavin Newsom has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the two discussed collaboration on combatting climate change while U.S.-China tensions remain high. Plus:
- Japan removes a rule requiring that transgender people be sterilized to change their legal gender.
- Taiwanese EV companies showcase new innovations at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show.
- Performers look to revive Hakka-language opera by combining it with modern street dancing.