Taiwan's Air Force is preparing to upgrade one of its training centers into a fully-fledged base that will deploy the country's most advanced F-16 fighter jets. As Taiwan's birth rate continues to decline, Taiwan People's Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has made legalizing surrogacy a key pillar of his platform. And the government is seeking to persuade the public on its plans to admit migrant workers from India after initial reports met with an online backlash. Also:
- On the 80th anniversary of the wartime Cairo Declaration, historians remain divided on the historical and legal significance of the Allied statement with regard to Taiwan.
- A proposed amendment would mean tougher penalties for businesses that commit fire safety violations.
- Marking World AIDS Day, an exhibition in Taipei explores the daily challenges faced by people living with HIV.