Massive Surge in Chinese Military Activity – Nov. 3, 2026

Taiwan’s defense ministry reports a massive spike in Chinese military activity, detecting 49 aircraft, six naval vessels and six official ships near the country in a single 24-hour period. A Taiwanese servicemember suffers second-degree burns after a fire broke out in an M109A5 self-propelled howitzer during combat readiness exercises. And Taiwan stocks plummet as the Taiex falls over 3.5% following a sharp sell-off in US tech shares and heavy losses for TSMC. Plus: - US lawmakers make last-minute pleas to voters as midterm elections approach. - The US carries out what it call defensive strikes against Iranian targets in the strait of Hormuz. - "Touch To See the World 2026" exhibit in New Taipei lets visitors admire art through touch. An earlier version of this story “New Taipei Exhibit Welcomes Visitors To Admire Art Through Touch” incorrectly named Ouchi Hirota, Director of the Cultural Affairs and Public Relations Department at the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, as Ouchi Kouta. The newscast has been re-uploaded to correct the error.