Taiwan says it is confident in continued US backing ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, despite concerns that the US$14 billion arms package could face further delays. Eswatini’s deputy prime minister has met with President Lai Ching-te during a visit to mark the launch of Lai’s World Alliance for Disaster Management. And officials have busted an illegal cross-border surrogacy ring, indicting three people, while two suspects remain at large. Plus:
- To mark World Car-Free Day on September 22, Taipei and New Taipei waived fares across all bus routes and light rail networks.
- The global AI slowdown debate brings stakeholders to Taipei for a dialogue on the technology’s future in Taiwan and beyond.
- Australia is looking to Taiwan’s semiconductor expertise as it seeks to build a foothold in the global chip industry through research and design.