US Signs Off on Taiwanese Pineapple Imports – Oct. 1, 2025

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The US agrees to import Taiwanese pineapples as Taiwan agrees to increase imports of US dairy products. A report reveals Taiwan was the biggest importer of Russian naptha over the first half of 2025, contributing greatly to Russia's war chest. And Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a firm warning about Taiwanese independence in his address for China's National Day celebration. Plus: - TaiwanPlus dives into the complicated role of Taiwanese as colonial subjects... and their service in Japanese military and support forces spanning Southeast Asia in World War II. - Two Taiwan automotive groups have formed an alliance focused on leveraging high-tech abilities to expand Taiwan's market, while also rolling out an AI system for public buses. - A magnitude 6.9 earthquake kills over two dozen people in the central Philippines, just days after Typhoon Bualoi barreled through. - Over 1,000 flood survivors in Hualien's Guangfu Township are receiving mental health support as searches continue for missing residents.