Taiwan's Vice President and DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has said offline nuclear power plants could be restarted in the event of energy emergencies. His party hopes to phase out the use of nuclear power in Taiwan by 2025. A new law that would bar people convicted of corruption-related crimes from running for office for life has sparked pubic debate. And Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has opened this year's Computex Taipei expo, highlighting the future trend towards AI computing. Also:
- Taiwanese designers are making their mark at one of the world's most prestigious architecture exhibitions in Venice.
- Everest Day this year marks the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of the world's highest mountain. But the day's mood is dampened by growing concerns over the mountain's future.
- More than 60 swimmers with tails took part in Taiwan's first ever "mermaiding" contest in the central city of Taichung.