China wraps up its live-fire exercises around Taiwan, its largest military drills of the year. Opposition lawmakers stall President Lai Ching-te's US$40 billion special defense budget for the fifth time, demanding that he first make a policy report. And Meta buys a Singapore-based AI startup with roots in China, leading to scrutiny in Washington. Plus: - China has rolled out new restrictions on Uyghur-language music and so-called "sensitive songs," threatening listeners and performers with jail time. - Taiwan's foreign ministry welcomes Israel's decision to become the first country to diplomatically recognize Somaliland. - TaiwanPlus takes a look at everything that happened in Taiwan in 2025.