China Travel Warning: Taiwan’s Straits Exchange Foundation warns that “united front” style tour and cultural exchange offers aimed at Taiwanese youth may hide scams, political indoctrination, and detention risks, urging travelers to be wary of fake job and accommodation promises. Mainland Affairs Update: Taiwan also says it provided temporary humanitarian accommodation to a Chinese lawyer linked to Beijing’s Zion Church after rights group reports she fled to Taiwan. Semiconductor Trade: Taiwan is seeking tariff protections for its chipmakers as the US weighs new semiconductor duties, with Taipei aiming to ensure existing investment commitments are honored. US-Taiwan Travel Context: Taiwan says China trip registration for group travelers is voluntary, as new travel rules loom. Fall Travel Costs: US shoulder-season travel may be pricier this year, with Expedia and Hopper reporting higher average fall lodging and airfare versus last year. Korea Tourism Boost: Busan is seeing a surge in foreign visitors, with Taiwan the top source so far, helped by direct flights and short travel distance. Taichung Culture: The Taichung International Dance Carnival returns with a growing lineup, building on the yosakoi spirit of creativity and open participation. Tech for Travelers: Flighty’s upgrades add gate prediction and transfer guidance, aiming to make airport connections less stressful.