Taiwan is reportedly looking to purchase as many as 60 F-35 fighters jets from the U.S., something some analysts warn doesn't fit the country's defense needs. Educators are calling for changes to Taiwan's national bilingual education plan, calling recent updates to the program unfair to students. And, in its efforts to aid Ukraine, Taiwan also learns defense lessons for a potential conflict with China.
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- Flooding in Yilan has left residents questioning the area's infrastructure as waters are slow to recede.
- Taiwan brings a high-tech showcase to Peru as the delegation prepares for the start of the APEC summit.
- The 2023 WBSC Premier 12 baseball tournament opens with its first match at the Taipei Dome.