US-Taiwan Funding Push Ahead of Xi Visit: Four Republican senators urged the Trump administration to release over $15 billion in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan, citing delays in foreign military financing and a withheld $14 billion arms package, as Trump prepares to host Xi in Washington. Cross-Strait “Red Lines” Messaging: Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, China’s US ambassador reiterated Beijing’s “red lines” including Taiwan, democracy and human rights, warning Washington not to cross them while calling for “strategically stable” ties. Trump-Xi Summit Focus: Multiple reports say the talks will center on trade, AI, rare earths—and Taiwan—while expectations for concrete deals remain modest despite high-profile White House pageantry. Taiwan Defense Readiness in the Spotlight: Taiwan’s military rehearsed Double Ten National Day flyovers and formations, underscoring ongoing drills and integration of drones and missile-capable systems amid heightened regional tensions. Domestic Governance Watch: Taiwan’s Minimum Wage Review Committee meets to decide next year’s pay hike, with the monthly rate potentially topping NT$30,000. Health & Safety: A patient safety group says about one in six people with non-communicable diseases face preventable harm, calling for stronger patient engagement and safer medication use. Tourism & Infrastructure: Taiwan unveiled a southern tourism push for overseas visitors and debuted its first national rail pavilion at InnoTrans Berlin to attract partners.