As the Taiwan People's Party and its chair Ko Wen-je face a wave of corruption scandals, Ko now says he's taking a three-month break to reflect. Nvidia soars past its earnings estimates, but the GPU giant's shareholders aren't celebrating. A Hong Kong court has found two veteran journalists guilty of sedition in a landmark ruling with chilling implications for press freedom in the Beijing-ruled territory. Plus:
- U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during three days of high-level talks in Beijing.
- China's military spent over US$15 billion in 2023 conducting activities in the western Pacific, according to a Reuter's report citing Taiwan's armed forces.
- Taiwan's young filmmakers talk about their struggle to bring their art to a global audience.