Nvidia's former CEO Jensen Huang’s departure after 33 years is raising questions about the impact on Taiwan’s tech industry. World leaders are heading to Shenzhen for the 2026 APEC economic forum, with Acer co-founder Stan Shih set to represent Taiwan, aiming to deepen cooperation on AI, semiconductors and trade. And Taiwan has rejected Chinese President Xi Jinping’s claim that cross-strait “reunification” is inevitable and his offer of talks under Beijing’s “one China” principle. Plus:
- In Kaohsiung’s mayoral race, the DPP’s Lai Jui-lung and the KMT’s Ko Chih-en are outlining economic plans to drive the city’s development in the AI era.
- Lithuania's foreign affairs committee reportedly says the government should keep the issue of renaming Taiwan's representative office separate from ties with Beijing.
- Australian firefighters joined Taiwanese first responders in Hsinchu County for an exchange event to share skills and compare firefighting equipment.