Film & Culture: Taipei opens “Backing Up Apple, Recording Hong Kong,” an exhibition tracing the rise and fall of Apple Daily through about 250 items, spotlighting the 2021 closure after police raids tied to Hong Kong’s national security law. Cross-Strait Festival Life: Dragon Boat Festival celebrations bring boat races and zongzi across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with the Qu Yuan legend still shaping the holiday’s meaning. Cinema & Storytelling: Anthony Chen and Yeo Yann Yann discuss their “Growing Up” trilogy and a new Korean-connected project, while “Dear You” director Lan Hongchun credits the overseas Chinese letter-writing tradition (qiaopi) for the film’s emotional pull. Performing Arts: Hong Kong’s K-Stage Festival returns with South Korean hits including “Dream High,” “Jump,” “The Greatest Taekwondo,” and “Inside Me,” after a Taiwan debut in 2025. Music & Tours: BOYNEXTDOOR announces its first world tour “Knock On Vol. 2,” adding North American dates and Taipei among later stops. Taiwan Spotlight: Taiwan’s MND reports detecting eight Chinese naval vessels around Taiwan waters. Anime Streaming: Crunchyroll confirms plans to launch in Taiwan this summer and Korea later this year, potentially reshaping local anime distribution. Fashion: Pitti Uomo in Milan spotlights fresh menswear creativity, including Simone Rocha’s debut men’s runway outing.