DPP Congress & Cross-Strait Security: President Lai Ching-te told the ruling DPP to stand “on the front lines” against Beijing’s “red terror,” warning China’s “legal warfare” could use its new ethnic unity law as a pretext to target Taiwanese people and push Taiwan toward becoming “China’s Taiwan.” China-Japan/Philippines Maritime Row: China renewed fierce opposition to Tokyo-Manila maritime boundary talks, keeping official ships near waters east of Taiwan and raising pressure on Taipei’s regional vigilance. Food Safety Fallout: Taiwan’s TFDA said it will release Monday’s test results tied to the Central Union Oil contamination scandal, with affected businesses steady at 1,322 and authorities recalling and removing thousands of tons of products. Defense Procurement Watch: CNA reports the Air Force is reassessing the upgraded domestically made Teng Yun 2 combat drone after performance improvements, while separate reporting highlights Taiwan’s ongoing focus on drones and wartime reinforcement drills. Health Diplomacy: Major Taiwanese hospitals expanded cancer-care and smart healthcare cooperation with Vietnam in Hanoi, marking a milestone exchange. Sports & Soft Power: Taiwan students won major medals at international Biology and Chemistry Olympiads, adding to the week’s education-and-identity wins.