Taipei Pride Backlash: Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an defended the city’s inclusivity after a police raid on a gay bar in Ximen sparked protests, with footage alleging improper conduct toward a customer in a wheelchair and police later taking disciplinary action. Cross-Strait Entertainment Politics: A new discussion piece highlights how Taiwan celebrities can face backlash in China during election season, including social media takedowns and lost sponsorships tied to appearances at local political events. Transnational Repression Case: The FBI arrested a woman accused of spying for China on President Lai Ching-te’s son in the U.S., alleging surveillance and reporting to handlers before she attempted to depart for China. Manga Retail Deal: MediaOCD announced a deal to sell physical editions of manga from Manga Mavericks Books and Mahjong Pros via its online store, expanding global distribution for indie titles. Beauty Tech in Taipei’s Orbit: Perfect Corp. hosted its 8th Global Beauty & Fashion Tech Forum in New York, focusing on how AI is moving from experiments to real-world retail and personalization impact. Arts & Culture Spotlight: Taiwan’s electronic music scene gets a platform in Spain as three Taiwanese female artists perform at “She Makes Noise x Taiwan.” Sports & Spotlight: Taiwan’s WTT China Smash saw Sun Yingsha advance after an Asian Games adjustment period, while the week also kept attention on Taiwan athletes and Asian Games fallout.