Taiwan’s military is showing its air defense capabilities by conducting surface-to-air missile tests. Taiwan’s average incomes are up, but as one labor rights advocate tells TaiwanPlus, they’re still barely enough to meet basic needs. Becoming a naturalized citizen of Taiwan requires applicants to first renounce their previous nationality, a policy that some say is problematic. And a water-walking bird that was on the brink of disappearing from Taiwan is making a comeback. Plus:
- The U.S. Democratic Party holds the first day of its national convention in Chicago, with emotional speeches from Hilary Clinton and President Joe Biden.
- The Sundance Film Festival Asia kicks off in Taipei, with screenings, workshops and other events.
- Indonesia and Australia sign a treaty-level defense agreement that would allow their militaries to operate in each other’s countries.
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