China deploys its largest navy fleet in decades, surrounding Taiwan and waters stretching from Japan to Vietnam. Taiwan's defense ministry warns that these drills pose a bigger threat than previous ones. The U.S.'s defense secretary says his country will provide Taiwan with what it needs to defend itself in case of a Chinese attack. And the world holds its breath as Syria faces an uncertain future following the toppling of the Assad regime. Plus:
- China launches an investigation into U.S. tech giant Nvidia.
- Taiwan recognizes a Bangladeshi organization at the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Awards.
- TaiwanPlus dives into Peru's fishing woes as Chinese fishers decimate giant squid populations in the waters off South America.