Ebola Border Crackdown: Taiwan will bar entry for 90 days starting June 2 for travelers from the DRC and Uganda, suspending visas with limited exceptions, as the outbreak worsens and the CDC cites similar moves by the U.S. and Canada. Cross-Strait Policy Shift: China has reorganized its Taiwan Affairs Office and created a new bureau focused on mainland education, internships, employment and entrepreneurship for Taiwanese residents—an institutional move that could shape future travel and people-to-people ties. Travel Safety & Tourism Infra: Taiwan is rolling out a public-restroom upgrade plan aimed at reducing spy-camera risks, with 30 “distinctive” sites targeted by 2030—potentially turning facilities into tourist stops. Local Travel Watch: Kinmen authorities are investigating a suspected Chinese “tourist” sex-spy case involving military personnel, while officials say identities are still being checked. Tourism Payments Made Easier: Lotte Duty Free expands LINE Pay Taiwan to its online checkout, betting on growing Taiwanese outbound and FIT shopping demand. Wildlife Encounters: Formosan black bear encounters with humans are rising as bears move into lower-elevation habitats, pushing agencies to rethink “safe coexistence” measures for visitors and residents. Tech for Travelers: MediaTek says a data center client chose Intel’s advanced packaging tech for an in-house AI accelerator—another sign Taiwan’s chip ecosystem keeps feeding global AI demand.