Taiwan-China Travel & Security: Taiwan is drafting travel guidelines as Beijing prepares new border rules that could include random checks of phones and other devices, with National Security Council adviser Alex Huang warning civil servants and other sensitive groups to take extra precautions. Cross-Strait Politics & Tax Relief: President William Lai promulgated income tax amendments to cut burdens for families with children, raising dependent-minor exemptions and expanding deductions for social insurance premiums. Defense & Drones: The premier countersigned an opposition-led drone industry development budget bill, while another report says Taiwan is pushing “non-red” drone supply chains to avoid Chinese components. International Pressure on Taiwan VP: Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim’s secret trip to Italy for a democracy conference drew formal protests from China to Italy and the EU. Local Governance: Taipei terminated contracts with a school lunch caterer after suspected food poisoning sickened dozens of students. Economy & Markets: Tax revenue surged on a stock-market boom, with securities transaction tax jumping nearly 95% year-on-year. Regional Watch: Hong Kong courts sentenced three pro-democracy activists under the National Security Law, drawing condemnation from Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council. Tech & Labor: Micron said Taiwan workers will receive rewards worth 35–68 months’ pay after labor unions threatened strikes.