US Delegation in Taiwan for Talks – July 31, 2026
A delegation of US House Representatives has arrived in Taiwan for talks with President Lai and other senior officials to improve bilateral ties. Taiwan's political leaders send support to Japan following the deadly earthquake in Kumamoto as the window for finding survivors narrows. And mourners gather for a memorial service in Taipei to honor dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee. Plus: - Taiwan upgrades its high speed rail with new rolling stock from Japan expected to enter service in 2027. - The global squeeze on oil accelerates Taiwan's move away from single use plastics as prices soar. - New monitoring rules bring fresh scrutiny to regulations on morning-after pills.
