1.Food distribution for China invasion contingency 'fully planned': Minister

Taiwan's government has 143 food distribution stations around the country and supply chains that are "fully planned" in the event of an emergency such as an invasion by China, the agriculture minister. The agriculture minister also said that while there are 143 stations, not every county or city requires one, since food distribution plans are not based on those administrative divisions.

2. Two Taiwan ministries to form 'smart agriculture' advisory group

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) have decided to form a "Smart Agriculture Advisory Group" to promote Taiwan's cooperation with its diplomatic allies and friendly nations on agricultural initiatives.　The group will mobilize public and private sector resources to enhance cooperation on artificial intelligence and other smart technologies to promote precision agriculture.