China's foreign minister slams U.S. economic pressure in a rare press conference on the sidelines of the country's annual legislative meeting, vowing to continue retaliating against U.S. tariffs. Japan and the U.S. wrap up military drills in Okinawa, a show of their longstanding defense ties, though Tokyo is now boosting capabilities as fears over continued U.S. commitments in the region grow. And transgender rights activists rally in Taipei, protesting the requirement to undergo reassignment surgery to change the official gender marker on their IDs. Plus,
- Defense ministry reports largest-ever Chinese balloon incursion on Friday.
- California, still reeling from devastating wildfires, rolls out a new digital tool for civic engagement inspired by similar tech from Taiwan.
- Traditional Taiwanese opera offers a venue for performers to explore different gender roles.
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