The name of Taiwan's representative office in Lithuania is again causing controversy as the European country seeks to mend ties with China. The fallout over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset hits the US chip company's stock price, as Huang prepares to face Congressional questioning. And Taiwan's defense ministry is closely monitoring the movements of Chinese military vessels in the western Pacific. Also:
- An international effort to restore ancient Khmer temples highlights the depths of French-Cambodian ties.
- Taiwan demands equal treatment at the upcoming 2026 APEC summit in China after its invitation was sent via email.
- Indians celebrate Diwali in New Taipei as economic and cultural ties with Taiwan continue to grow.