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flag Chen Chien-jen to lead Taiwan’s Academia Sinica in June 2026; China conducts military drills affecting nearly 900 flights.

flag Chen Chien-jen will become president of Taiwan’s Academia Sinica on June 21, 2026, succeeding James C. Liao after a selection process approved by President Lai Ching-te. flag A former vice president and premier, Chen holds a Johns Hopkins doctorate and has led research in public health and genetics. flag Meanwhile, China launched military exercises around Taiwan on January 2, 2026, involving live-fire drills and flight restrictions affecting nearly 900 flights. flag Taiwan’s defense ministry tracked PLA aircraft and vessels, while experts stress the need for improved missile defenses, including the planned “T-Dome” system. flag In a separate development, Taipei and New Taipei City introduced QR code payments on public transit using major digital wallets.

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