Taiwan accuses China of stoking panic after its coast guard boarded a Taiwanese tourist boat near Kinmen in an escalation of tensions around the islands that lie just off the Chinese coast. Taiwan's navy rules out human error in the loss at sea of three submariners in December but some are questioning whether the military is taking the safety of its personnel and the civilian population seriously. And real wages in Taiwan see their biggest drop in over a decade, which coupled with rising prices is hitting consumers hard. Plus:
- The 2024 International Book Exhibition kicks off in Taipei, showcasing Dutch authors.
- China's new passenger jet steals the spotlight at the Singapore Airshow.
- A fightback against invasive plant species in one of Taiwan's national parks.
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