Cross-Strait Maritime Pressure: Taiwan says Chinese “grey zone” activity surged in June, with 263 Chinese government ships detected around the island and outer islands—up sharply from 200 in May—prompting Taipei to plan drills to protect Pacific sea routes. Chip Theft Case: Taiwan prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager over alleged plans to steal core chip trade secrets for use in China, requesting a seven-year prison sentence under national security and trade secrets laws. Delivery Worker Protections: Taiwan’s new delivery platform law takes effect Tuesday, setting minimum pay per order (NT$45) and requiring more transparency, aiming to reduce the power imbalance between platforms and couriers. Food Safety Update: TFDA says all remaining Central Union Oil batches from April–June that were still pending safety tests met standards, after earlier recalls tied to excessive benzo[a]pyrene. Public Safety Watch: Hualien’s Wanli River barrier lake alert was lowered to monitoring, but bridges will stay closed at night as officials watch for any overflow risk. Taiwan-Philippines/China Tensions: The Philippines reported a South China Sea encounter where a Chinese coast guard member allegedly struck a sailor with a baton, escalating diplomatic friction. Tech Markets Mood: Chip stocks rebounded Monday as investors digested AI-related signals, with AMD shares jumping ahead of its AI conference. Culture & Tourism: Taiwan-linked interest also surfaced in global headlines, from TIFF lineup announcements to a Taiwan street-food feature on Bao Bei in the U.S.