President Lai promises aid to the Marshall Islands, one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies, as he continues his tour of Pacific Island partners. A comment by a member of a visiting Chinese student delegation calling Taiwan "China Taipei" sparks protests and raises concerns over such cross-strait exchanges. And Taiwan's space agency hosts an international expo, hoping to capitalize on Taiwan's advanced manufacturing to boost its aerospace and satellite industries. Plus:
- The U.N.'s top court begins landmark hearings on the legal obligations of governments to prevent climate change.
- The defense ministry remains tight-lipped as 38 advanced M1 Abrams battle tanks arrive from the U.S., the first batch of an order of 108 worth US$1.24 billion.
- Protesters gather in Taipei to stand against abolishing Taiwan's death penalty.