Defense & Cross-Strait Security: Taiwan’s Coast Guard deployed three patrol vessels in overlapping EEZ waters with the Philippines to monitor three Chinese vessels, as Manila continues tracking a Chinese research ship near the Luzon Strait. U.S. Arms Delivery: Two long-delayed F-16V jets arrived at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung, renewing debate over the slow, limited initial delivery under the Phoenix Rising deal. South China Sea Watch: Satellite reporting highlights China’s accelerating runway and port construction on the disputed Antelope Reef, raising concerns about expanded military reach. Diplomacy & Tech Cooperation: Taiwan and the UK signed a science and technology arrangement covering satellite communications, silicon photonics, and semiconductor talent development. Foreign Policy Outreach: Taiwan’s FM Lin Chia-lung is reported to head to the U.S. to open a new Taiwan representative office in Phoenix after a Central America stop. Local Elections: Campaigning for Taiwan’s Nov. 28 nine-in-one local elections kicked off in Kaohsiung, with DPP and KMT candidates trading barbs as VP Hsiao Bi-khim backed Lai Jui-lung. AI Governance Debate: A TaiwanPlus op-ed argues the Trump “White House Accord on Super Intelligence” is voluntary and non-binding, potentially enabling faster AI risk-taking rather than slowing it. Sports & Service Exemptions: Asian Games golf headlines keep landing in Taiwan’s orbit as Tom Kim and others win medals that can exempt them from military service.