Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urged the public to attend the 2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition, ongoing through February 8, to celebrate Guest of Honor Thailand and explore how books connect people, in a post on X at approximately 9:15-10:15 AM UTC on February 3, 2026. Lai described reading as more than a hobby but a way to better understand the world and one another, according to his official X post. The exhibition is taking place in Taipei, with Thailand featured as the guest of honor. No additional details on specific events or attendance figures were provided in the post during this one-hour reporting window from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM UTC.
