Taiwan's foreign ministry urges global attention to the alignment of China and North Korea after Pyongyang issues criticism of US arms sales to Taipei. China-born former TPP lawmaker Li Chen-hsiu is found ineligible to run for elected office as other China-born candidates gear up for November elections. And Taiwan's representative, Australian officials and diplomatic allies celebrate Taiwan's National Day and shared democratic values in Canberra. Plus:
- Reuters reports that a Chinese maritime militia vessel was spotted east of Taiwan in August for the first time.
- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te meets a US Democratic party congressional delegation in Taipei.
- AI demand drives record September exports, 60% higher than a year ago.