As Taiwan prepares to celebrate its National Day, more than 200 foreign guests, including King Mswati III of Eswatini, are expected to attend Saturday’s official event. Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen addressed a tech forum at Stanford University, discussing how Taiwan’s chip industry has contributed to the global AI boom. And a US Democratic delegation to Taiwan led by Representative Brendan Boyle is calling for peace through economic strength and urging stronger US-Taiwan trade ties. Plus:
- Taiwan’s government says it plans to distribute cash handouts of about US$300 per person before the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday, funded by a tax surplus from strong tech exports.
- Ahead of November’s local elections, homeless communities and advocacy groups in Taipei’s Wanhua District are calling for policy reforms and greater support.
- A conservation project is helping protect India’s Kariyachalli Island from rising seas while restoring marine ecosystems and supporting local livelihoods.
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