Prosecutors raided the homes and froze assets of ex-TSMC executive Lo Wei-jen as they investigate possible leaks of trade secrets to his current employer, US chipmaker Intel. Premier Cho Jung-tai is calling for support for the US$40 billion special defense budget, but opposition parties continue to criticize the plan. And Hong Kong authorities say a massive, deadly blaze in an apartment complex is now under control. Plus:
- Taiwan’s opposition KMT has proposed a bill — now past its first reading — that would let Chinese spouses to hold office without renouncing their original nationality.
- As Hondurans prepare to elect their next president, the nation’s relations with China and Taiwan have emerged as a significant issue for voters.
- A Panamanian delegation has met with Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, the first such visit since Panama cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan to recognize China in 2017.
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