The US agrees to import Taiwanese pineapples as Taiwan agrees to increase imports of US dairy products. A report reveals Taiwan was the biggest importer of Russian naptha over the first half of 2025, contributing greatly to Russia’s war chest. And Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a firm warning about Taiwanese independence in his address for China’s National Day celebration. Plus: TaiwanPlus dives into the complicated role of Taiwanese as colonial subjects… and their service in Japanese military and support forces spanning Southeast Asia in World War II. Two Taiwan automotive groups have formed an alliance focused on leveraging high-tech abilities to expand Taiwan’s market, while also rolling out an AI system for public buses. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake kills over two dozen people in the central Philippines, just days after Typhoon Bualoi barreled through. Over 1,000 flood survivors in Hualien’s Guangfu Township are receiving mental health support as searches continue for missing residents. 📹 Anchor: Yvonne Yang#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-
