Maritime Rights Push: Taiwan urged Japan and the Philippines to consider its rights before starting maritime boundary talks, warning the area overlaps waters where it has interests. Forced-Labor Tariffs: Taiwan was named on the initial U.S. list tied to forced-labor tariff actions, with a proposed additional 10% tariff under Section 301. Agentic AI in Taipei: Nvidia and Microsoft rolled out a unified accelerated computing stack for agentic AI across Windows and Azure, with new “RTX Spark” Windows PCs and a Windows DGX-style AI system. Computex Hardware Leap: Astera Labs showcased a 320-lane PCIe 6.0 fabric switch in Taipei, aiming to scale multi-GPU clusters and disaggregated data-center setups. Local Economy & Markets: Taiwan shares hit a new high as U.S. tech rallied on AI optimism, with TSMC leading gains. Carbon Fees Collected: Taiwan’s first carbon fee cycle brought in NT$4.97 billion from 461 factories, narrowly missing the 2025 emissions reduction target. Energy Safety: After a Yunlin wind turbine fire, the government ordered nationwide inspections for turbines operating over 15 years and plans stronger high-altitude firefighting. Defense Tech & Risk: Taiwan is considering armed robot dogs for island patrols, while the Air Force said T-34 trainer replacements are being sought after a fatal crash. Sports & Culture: Taiwan-linked charity support helped 1,900 Filipino children return to school; Taipei also saw Taiwanese manga creators win at an international wordless contest.