Average salaries in Taiwan slightly rose in the first quarter of 2024 but not all workers across sectors are seeing the growth. The EU announces steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports. Plus, a former U.S. national security advisor meets with President Lai Ching-te. Also:
- Thousands of dumped mattresses pile up in central Taiwan, putting pressure on local waste disposal.
- A U.S.-Taiwan weather satellite system is struggling to hold its position in orbit due to cyclical solar activity.
- The last sculptors of red coral in Yilan are striving to keep their craft alive while also balancing the needs of local fishers and environmental sustainability.