US President Donald Trump says he doesn't think China will attack Taiwan during his term, as Taiwanese observers interpret his comments as a deterrent signal. With a European Parliament delegation wrapping up a six-day visit to Taiwan, TaiwanPlus interviews the group’s leader on Europe’s ties with Taiwan and China. And Taiwan’s stock market has rallied strongly since the start of the year and now ranks as the world’s 8th-largest exchange by market capitalization. Plus: - Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang is expected to resume party-level talks with the Chinese Communist Party later in January. - Cities and counties across Taiwan are promoting free school lunches, but some cities say budget limits require central government support. - Taiwan has officially become a super-aged society, with one in five people now age 65 or older, as demand for long-term elderly care grows harder to meet. Correction: The on-screen text in the report 'Foreign Ministry Responds to African Union Statement on One China' should state that Beijing is promoting the “one China principle," not the “one China policy."