Taiwan-Philippines Diplomacy: Taiwan plans to open a representative’s office in Cebu to serve travelers and businesspeople in central Philippines, with over 200,000 Filipinos already working in Taiwan. Cross-Strait Security: Taiwan reported multiple Chinese aircraft and naval vessels operating around the island, with two aircraft entering Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ ahead of a major US-China summit timeline. International Voice for Taiwan: Tuvalu FM Paulson Panapa told President Lai that Taiwan deserves a “seat at the table,” citing healthcare, digital innovation and disaster response cooperation under the Kaitasi Treaty. Local Justice: A New Taipei village chief candidate was released on NT$100,000 bail and barred from leaving the country as prosecutors investigate alleged vote-buying via free haircuts and douhua. Death Penalty Update: Death row inmate Lin Wang-jen died of illness, leaving 34 inmates on Taiwan’s death row. Semiconductor “Silicon Shield” Explained: A look at how Taiwan’s chip ecosystem—centered on TSMC—makes conflict extraordinarily costly worldwide. AI Safety Alarm: A Google DeepMind researcher warned AI could “kill us all,” adding to global calls to slow development. Markets: Asian stocks wobbled as oil pushed above US$100 amid Middle East shipping fears and expectations of a Fed rate hike. Sports & Culture: The 20th Asian Games open in Nagoya with 17,000 athletes and officials, while Taiwan-linked entertainment news includes K-pop auditions with Taipei on the route.