Espionage & Safety for Travelers: The FBI arrested Irvine realtor Wanying “Heather” Zhang (34) at LAX, accusing her of acting as an unregistered agent for China and surveilling a close relative of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te in Seattle in 2025, sending photos, video, and license plate info to handlers; Taiwan’s presidential office called it “transnational repression,” while the case underscores how cross-border travel can intersect with political risk. Connected Travel for Taiwan: Tigerair Taiwan is rolling out tigerhop, a Dohop-powered connected travel platform, letting passengers book multi-carrier journeys from Taipei and Da Nang to Singapore via Scoot, plus onward connections through Taoyuan. New Direct Route for Taiwan Visitors: EVA Air plans direct Delhi–Taipei flights starting Dec. 1 (five times weekly), aiming to boost tourism and business links between India and Taiwan. Tourism Promotion in the US: Taiwan’s Tourism Administration held “100 Ways to Wonder” in Irvine, spotlighting food, culture, and family-friendly activities with local airline partners. Regional Markets Watch: Asian stocks climbed after softer US jobs data eased rate-hike fears, with Taiwan’s index rising alongside TSMC gains.