September 2026
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September 7
- Man with knife holds aviation intern at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, wounding his hand and abdomen
A man carrying a knife entered a staff rest room at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and held an aviation-programme intern there, according to the cited reports. The intern suffered cuts to the tiger's mouth and abdomen during the incident.
- China warns US that approving Taiwan arms sales could cancel Xi's Washington visit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington in late September, with Taiwan arms sales and Middle East fighting listed as focal points for the talks. Beijing has told Washington that approving arms sales to Taiwan before the summit would lead it to cancel the late-month Xi-Trump meeting.
- Taiwan President Inspects Drone Command as Cabinet Backs Annual Budget for UAV Bill
President Lai Ching-te inspected the Unmanned Systems Training and Guidance Command, where the 'Jin Feng III' drone was unveiled, signaling a major army procurement order. Lai said Taiwan will continue to invest in research and development, training, and combat capability building for unmanned vehicles.
- Taiwan prosecutors arrest two over helping fugitive Chang Chun-chieh escape
Chang Chun-chieh, described as the accountant for lawmaker Kao Chin Su-mei, failed to appear after posting bail and fled, and prosecutors have detained two assistants in connection with a National Security Act case. Kao said she was very surprised by the developments.
- Tropical disturbance may become Typhoon Dujuan next week, Taiwan forecasts say
A tropical disturbance in the western Pacific could develop into a typhoon named Dujuan as early as next week, with the system's eventual track still undetermined. Forecasters say the key factor deciding the path will emerge in the coming days.