Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, founder of the Taiwan People’s Party, is released on US$2 million bail after spending nearly a year in detention on corruption charges. Pre-events for Semicon get underway in Taipei, highlighting Taiwan’s role in AI, packaging and memory. A US think tank warns that reliance on Qatar's liquefied natural gas could expose Taiwan to energy risks if Beijing applies pressure. Plus:
- Taiwan’s coast guard takes delivery of its fourth 1,000-ton patrol vessel as part of efforts to combat China's gray-zone operations.
- China sanctions Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei for his remarks on Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet and Xinjiang.
- Canadian and Australian warships sail through the Taiwan Strait, a move Beijing says undermines regional stability.
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