Kevin Rudd reiterated that China may launch Taiwan before 2028. He fears Xi Jinping may misjudge Washington’s support for the island. Beijing mocked Taiwan’s latest drills as feeble and pointless . Separately, a Taiwanese delegation from Taipei visited to Shanghai for discussions . President Lai later hosted France’s envoy to mark stronger political ties. On the fashion front, Taiwanese designers set up their latest work at a Sydney event.