TaiwanPlus News – 18:00, October 27, 2023

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Taiwan's military has spotted a large number of Chinese warplanes and naval vessels operating close to the country, a day after the Chinese carrier, Shandong, was seen passing south of Taiwan on its way to the Western Pacific. China's former Premier Li Keqiang, who served for 10 years before stepping down in March this year, has died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 68. And leading chipmaker TSMC has been given the green light to start a new joint venture fab in Dresden, Germany, which will be the company's first production base in Europe. Also: - As Taipei prepares to host this year's Taiwan Pride event over the weekend, Rik Glauert looks at what makes Taiwan different to its Asian neighbors in embracing LGBTQ rights. - After years of delay, local authorities have finally given the go-ahead for the Taipei Dome to start testing hosting sporting events. - In the final part of "Where's the Tainan Mayor Taking Us?" Andrew Ryan takes a look at the nostalgic appeal of the southern city's old-style guesthouses, as well as more celebrated historical buildings.