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Former U.S. President Trump said he intends to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to China this week and discuss arms sales to Taiwan. He said the Taiwan issue is always on the agenda, and that AI and nuclear weapons are also expected to be discussed.
At the Asian Weightlifting Championships in India, Taiwan’s young athlete Huang Yi-chen won 2 gold medals and 1 silver medal in the women’s 48kg category. Despite battling a posterior cruciate ligament injury, she won silver in the snatch and gold in the clean and jerk and total, and spoke of her joy and surprise.
Companies mentioned：台北市立大学
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that about 20 countries intend to sign cooperation agreements on drones, and that 4 agreements have already been concluded. This is part of Ukraine’s “drone diplomacy,” which leverages its drone technology.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed that it issued an arrest warrant in November last year for Philippine Senator dela Rosa over crimes against humanity related to former President Duterte’s war on drugs. Dela Rosa is currently sheltering in the Senate to avoid arrest.
Companies mentioned：国際刑事法院 (ICC)
Genovate announced on the 11th that its shareholder Johnson Pharmaceutical had withdrawn an application for emergency relief concerning its proposed share swap with EirGenix. However, a preliminary injunction sought separately by Johnson remains under consideration by the court.
Companies mentioned：健亞、易威生醫、強生製藥
In Qiaotou District, Kaohsiung, a 65-year-old man stabbed his 62-year-old younger brother to death with a knife amid a dispute over family property. The older brother was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of murder, and their 86-year-old mother sustained minor injuries.
Ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will visit Japan and meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and others. The talks will cover Japan’s currency intervention, China’s export restrictions on Japan, reducing dependence on rare minerals, and the situation in the Middle East.
Companies mentioned：中央社
Michał Jaros, deputy minister at Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, said on the 11th that the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) plans to build a “TEEMA Science Park” in Poland to attract the semiconductor and AI server industries. The Polish government aims to begin construction by the end of 2026 and is investing about 400 million zlotys in infrastructure, including in Miękinia in Lower Silesia.
Companies mentioned：台灣電機電子工業同業公會（電電公會，TEEMA）、鴻海、Business Insider Polska
French luxury brand Longchamp and Madagascar NGO LANA ANAKA enter the third year of their partnership, launching the “Le Roseau Raphia” collection, handwoven by local women, in a commitment to sustainability and women’s empowerment.
Companies mentioned：ロンシャン・ジャパン株式会社、LANA ANAKA
French luxury brand Longchamp unveiled limited-edition furniture and collaborative lamps with designer Patrick Jouin at Milan Design Week, showcasing the blend of leather craftsmanship and functional beauty.
Companies mentioned：ロンシャン・ジャパン株式会社、Patrick Jouin Édition、Patrick Jouin iD
Gunma Crane Thunders faced the Chiba Jets in Game 3 of the B.LEAGUE playoff quarterfinals on May 11. Despite fighting to the final moment while hampered by injuries and exhaustion, they ultimately suffered a heartbreaking defeat and missed out on a place in the semifinals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社群馬クレインサンダーズ、千葉ジェッツ
APEXIA’s Sendai “On-Site Purchasing Hanamaru” store has stepped up consultations on buying Tokyo Interior furniture, addressing the challenges of moving large items.
Companies mentioned：APEXIA合同会社、東京インテリア家具、SELUNO、パモウナ、カリモク、綾野製作所、シモンズ、飛騨産業
アプリリア achieved a historic podium sweep at the MotoGP French GP. Jorge Martin won, Marco Bezzecchi finished 2nd, and Ai Ogura took 3rd, marking a first for アプリリア. The result highlights the team’s competitiveness and the riders’ performances.
Companies mentioned：アプリリア・レーシング、アプリリア、TRACK HOUSE MOTOGP TEAM
Ageha Co., Ltd. will hold an online seminar on June 4, 2026, focusing on “in-person and offline measures” to address the prolonged period of offer declines resulting from early recruitment selection. The seminar will introduce practical ways to draw out students’ candid views and genuine enthusiasm—qualities that can be difficult to elicit online—and propose updates to follow-up for offer recipients that can also benefit recruitment efforts next year.
Morinaga & Co. will launch its “Cheer on, everyone: in Jelly for My Alma Mater 2026” campaign supporting high school students on May 12. This year, eligibility expands to entire schools, with in Jelly gifts for 500 clubs and 20 schools nationwide. A WEB commercial will also be released, featuring music by PURPLE BUBBLE.
Companies mentioned：森永製菓株式会社、PURPLE BUBBLE
NPO 三原色 opened Otto Pottos, a day service center for children with severe physical and mental disabilities and children requiring medical care, in Saginomiya, Nakano Ward, on May 1, 2026. The center provides developmental support using advanced robotics and AI technology while working with the local community.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人三原色