Trump and Xi meet in Busan, South Korea, easing tariff and trade tensions while sparking protests — and reportedly skipping any talk of Taiwan. Taiwan's former representative to the EU Roy Chun Lee speaks to TaiwanPlus on this meeting's impact on the country. The legislature passes amendments to three infrastructure acts, shedding light on a way to counter China's gray zone tactics. And a couple in southern Taiwan figure out a way to turn traditional stimulant Betel nut an eco-friendly dye.
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-Some Japanese firms are taking action to ensure the safety of employees posted in Taiwan amid Chinese pressure and threats.
-Taiwanese athletes win one gold and two bronzes in judo at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
-Nvidia becomes the first public company to top US$5 trillion dollars in market cap, up from US$4 trillion in July.