Ahead of the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum, TaiwanPlus sits down with Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. to discuss Taiwan’s return to the annual forum, Chinese pressure and Pacific geopolitics. Japanese lawmakers reiterate their stance on Taiwan during a visit to Beijing for official talks. And Taiwan’s Presidential Office vows to continue drone programs despite an opposition-backed bill requiring annual funding approvals. Plus:
- Rescuers continue searching for survivors after devastating flash floods on the Nepal–Tibet border as outside aid begins to arrive.
- South Korea revives plans to restore a rail link to the North as it seeks to reopen dialogue with North Korea.
- A Taiwanese high schooler sets out to become the youngest grappler to represent Taiwan in jiu-jitsu at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
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