Taiwan is gearing up for its 115th National Day celebrations next week with events planned across the country. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, who heads the preparation committee, revealed this year’s official logo inspired by Taiwan's world-leading semiconductor sector. Celebrations will be split across the country: New Taipei will host the main National Day gala, while Taitung will host the annual fireworks finale. In Taipei, the Presidential Office building will serve as the backdrop for a specialized architectural light projection celebrating 30 years of direct presidential elections in Taiwan, running nightly from October 7 to October 10.
Hsieh Su-wei and Liang En-shuo won gold in an all-Taiwan women’s tennis doubles final at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, defeating compatriots Chan Hao-ching and Wu Fang-hsien in three sets. The result gave Taiwan its fifth gold medal of the Games. There were also bronzes for Taiwan in team golf, taekwondo and softball. As of the latest results reported Saturday, Taiwan had notched five golds, 17 silvers and 33 bronzes for 55 medals overall at this year's Games.
