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Chen Chien-jen to lead Taiwan’s Academia Sinica in June 2026; China conducts military drills affecting nearly 900 flights.
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.
A former vice president and premier, Chen holds a Johns Hopkins doctorate and has led research in public health and genetics.
Meanwhile, China launched military exercises around Taiwan on January 2, 2026, involving live-fire drills and flight restrictions affecting nearly 900 flights.
Taiwan’s defense ministry tracked PLA aircraft and vessels, while experts stress the need for improved missile defenses, including the planned “T-Dome” system.
In a separate development, Taipei and New Taipei City introduced QR code payments on public transit using major digital wallets.
Chen Chien-jen liderará la Academia Sinica de Taiwán en junio de 2026; China realiza ejercicios militares que afectan a casi 900 vuelos.