President Tsai Ing-wen has returned from her state visit to Eswatini, saying the trip demonstrated Taiwan's commitment to democracy. Meanwhile, activists hope Taiwan will speak up for democracy in the country's only remaining ally in Africa, which is an absolute monarchy. Taiwan is set to raise its minimum wage, but will a four percent increase be enough to cover the rising cost of living? And Staś Butler reports from New Delhi on how divisions between G20 countries could effect India's intent to cast itself as a leader of the Global South. Also:
- Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek has produced its first chip using TSMC's advanced 3-nanometer technology.
- Hundreds of Taipei residents have been evacuated from their homes after nearby construction work caused some buildings to partially collapse.
- Taiwan remains undefeated in the U-18 Baseball World Cup having beaten the United States in their first Super Round game.