Cross-Strait Tourism Tension: A Chinese mainland spokesperson urged Taiwan’s DPP to lift travel restrictions on mainland residents, after Taiwan rejected tourism operators’ requests for inspection/familiarization trips—an issue the tourism sector says is being politicized. Mainland Flight Pullback: Data cited by Chinese media shows 25 China–Japan routes had all flights canceled in June, with 37.5% of scheduled mainland–Japan flights canceled overall—pointing to weaker outbound demand. Taiwan Travel Demand Shift: Trip.com data says short overseas getaways are rising among Indonesians, with Taipei among the fastest-growing city picks in the region. Local Culture & Leisure: Maokong’s Tieguanyin tea culture gets a spotlight, while Tainan declares new temple inscriptions as cultural heritage artifacts. Entertainment With Travel Appeal: F4’s Manila stop drew huge crowds for “F4 FOREVER” performances tied to the beloved “Meteor Garden” soundtracks. Safety & Justice: A Miaoli court sentenced a woman to 30 years for killing her two children during a custody dispute. Film & Festival Buzz: Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal announces its massive final programming wave, including “Her Private Hell” and “Freaks Part II.”