Latest news in Taiwan? September 13th, 2026

Major news stories reported across Taiwan on September 13, 2026:

• Military & Cross-Strait Activity: The Ministry of National Defense tracked five Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels, and two official ships operating around Taiwan over the 24-hour period ending Sunday morning. Three People’s Liberation Army aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern air defense identification zones (ADIZ), prompting Taiwan to deploy patrol aircraft, naval vessels, and coastal missile defense systems. Taiwan News+ 1
• Taoyuan Airport Security Incident: Aviation police arrested a man who entered the Cathay Pacific staff lounge at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and briefly held an intern at knifepoint. The victim suffered injuries to his hand and abdomen and received hospital treatment, while the suspect was subdued and handed over to prosecutors. Focus Taiwan+ 1
• Talent & Immigration Policy: The Ministry of the Interior reported that 400 high-level foreign professionals have now been naturalized under relaxed nationality rules designed to retain top talent in key sectors, particularly education, academic research, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence. Taipei Times
• Demographics & Family Policy: Premier Cho Jung-tai attended a mass wedding for 72 couples in Taipei, highlighting government measuresincluding a planned NT$5,000 monthly child-rearing allowance and expanded childcare servicesto help address the nation’s low birth rate. Focus Taiwan