As Taiwan's currency records its biggest appreciation in decades against the U.S. dollar, Premier Cho Jung-tai says this has nothing to do with Taipei's tariff talks with Washington. Policymakers debate over a special relief budget to respond to impending U.S. tariffs, while the opposition blocks the government's plan. And the U.S. House of Representatives passes a bill in opposition to China's attempts to marginalize Taiwan in international organizations. Plus:
-A plan to extend Taiwan's high speed rail to the east coast faces controversy.
-Analysis of how corruption within China's armed forces affects planning for a potential invasion of Taiwan.
-Filipinos living in Taiwan are able to cast ballots in their county's midterm elections online for the first time.
