Taiwan Travel & Transport: A Taiwan Railway excavator accident overturned onto tracks in Miaoli, disrupting service between Miaoli and Zhunan; delays were about 10–15 minutes with 30 services affected, and refunds were offered for passengers delayed over 45 minutes. Aviation & Tourism Links: EVA Air earned AirlineRatings’ Seven Star PLUS Safety Rating, a top-flight safety badge that may reassure travelers planning Taiwan routes. Cross-Strait Travel Demand: Mainland data says Taiwan resident entries via Fujian ports rose nearly 30% in the first five months of 2026, with ferry trips up 25.6%, pointing to continued travel momentum. Regional Tourism Watch: Japan’s inbound tourism fell 3.6% in May to 3.56 million, with Chinese arrivals down 60.4% amid worsening ties, while Taiwan visitors rose 14.6% to 616,800. Culture on the Coast: Kaohsiung’s Ocean Affairs Council hosted UK representatives aboard a Coast Guard vessel for Dragon Boat Festival activities like making zongzi and scented sachets. Travel Industry & Accessibility: A global inclusive travel training program is rolling out in China/Taiwan via a partner operator, aiming to expand genuinely accessible tours for disabled travelers. Maritime & Security Context: Senior military leaders from 25 countries met in Waikiki to discuss coastal conflict and crisis planning, underscoring the region’s travel-and-safety backdrop.