Semicon Taiwan, the world's flagship semiconductor trade show, kicks off in Taipei as the industry soars amid record demand. The Palauan president reaffirms his country's commitment to ties with Taiwan at a Pacific Islands Forum sideline event despite pressure from China. Rights groups in Taiwan voice their support for Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong as he pleads guilty to foreign collusion charges under the China-implemented national security law. Plus:
- Candidate registration for Taiwan's upcoming local elections has opened as political big hitters endorse their favorites.
- Researchers in Japan hope to reduce potentially deadly wild bear encounters with a new program to better understand the creatures' behavior.