Taiwan held its annual National Disaster Prevention Day exercise in Taitung, joining forces with search and rescue teams from six countries ahead of the anniversary of the 1999 Jiji Earthquake. Taiwan’s coast guard is planning an eight-day goodwill mission to the Philippines in October 2027, marking the first such visit since the two sides cut diplomatic ties in 1975. And US allies in Asia voice concerns that Trump could make concessions on Taiwan in pursuit of an economic deal with China. Plus:
- President Lai Ching-te presided over the first live-fire attack drone exercise in Pingtung, simulating a gray-zone incursion escalating into conflict.
- Taiwan’s Ocean Conservation Administration is using AI-powered facial recognition to track sea turtles through photos uploaded by the public.
- Taiwanese shot putter Ma Hau-wei is gearing up to put his training to the test at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.
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