Taiwan continues to face espionage within its armed forces, as three officers become the latest service members charged with spying for China in an illegal money-lending scheme. Meanwhile, 27 Chinese military aircraft were spotted operating around Taiwan, 23 entering its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). As tensions escalate, Taiwan’s military is reshaping its defense strategy by deploying marines to the capital and key airports.
Plus:
●China’s military holds a "routine" patrol in the South China Sea as the Philippines, the U.S. and other allies conduct joint naval drills.
●World leaders push back against Trump’s proposal for a U.S. takeover of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
●Trump falsely suggests Taiwanese Olympic medalist Lin Yu-ting is transgender while banning such women from female sports.
●A healing hen helps Hualien students harness the therapeutic power of animals.
