Dragon Boat Festival Culture: Dragon Boat Festival celebrations rolled across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with boat races and zongzi, while in Sanxia (New Taipei) locals and students revived a land-based dragon boat contest on Sanxia Old Street using inflatable boats made from recycled materials. Cross-strait Travel Demand: Fujian expects about 23,000 passenger trips during Duanwu via four “Mini Three Links” ferry routes between Fujian and Kinmen/Matsu, with extra services added as needed. Taipei Arts & Media History: A Taipei exhibition opened on Hong Kong’s Apple Daily archives and memorabilia, marking the paper’s 2021 closure and drawing reactions from Taiwanese and Hong Kong visitors. Korean Culture Tourism: Hong Kong’s K-Stage Festival returns with a four-day lineup of Korean performing arts, after its 2025 debut in Taiwan, aiming to give travelers a fresh reason to visit Korea. Air Travel Comfort Upgrade: EVA Air unveiled a new premium economy cabin on its 787-9 fleet with a 42-inch seat pitch and added recline, targeting long-haul comfort. Muslim-Friendly Travel Ranking: Singapore topped Mastercard-CrescentRating’s Global Muslim Travel Index outside the OIC, with Taiwan listed in the top tier. Taiwan Tourism Outreach: Taiwan Tourism Administration roadshows in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland (June 17–25) are promoting Taiwan as a safe, convenient and diverse destination to Oceania partners. Heat Alert for Travelers: Taiwan issued heat warnings for the Dragon Boat Festival weekend, with highs in some areas expected to exceed 36°C.