Disagreements over amendments to Taiwan's budget and other laws continue to divide the government in Taipei. A deepfake video surfaces of the leader of the Democratic Progressive Party's legislative caucus whip making negative comments about his own party. And Taiwan's legislative speaker is reportedly planning to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Plus:
- China objects to the Philippines' plan to buy a missile system from the U.S.
- Australia will extradite a U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese fighter pilots.
- A competition in Taiwan highlights the health benefits of weightlifting for senior citizens.