Taiwan Opposition Leader Visits China - April 7, 2026
Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes a controversial trip to China, saying the visit is intended to ease tensions and maintain cross-strait peace. Local airlines are set to raise prices sharply as the Middle East conflict squeezes oil supply, driving fuel surcharges up to a 21-year high. Taiwan is turning to coal for short-term energy needs. Plus: - On Freedom of Speech Day, the country honors democracy activist Cheng Nan-jung, who self-immolated 37 years ago in protest over government oppression. - Vietnam’s National Assembly has unanimously elected Communist Party chief To Lam as the country’s new president. - Taiwan’s last captive dolphin show has ended in Hualien, reflecting a broader decline driven by rising awareness for animal rights.
