Taiwan

Taiwan Condemns China’s Live Fire Drills Near Its Territory

Taiwan's Defense Ministry monitors Chinese exercises as Premier calls for de-escalation in the Taiwan Strait Taiwan's Defense Ministry issued a statement regarding Chinese live-fire military drills near its territory, describing them as part of routine exercises but also hinting at...
China

Beijing Worried About Plummeting Birthrate, Embarks on National Survey to Uncover Reasons Behind Fear of Childbearing

The Chinese government is ramping up efforts to understand and address the country's persistently declining birthrate with a nationwide survey aimed at investigating public fears around having children. As the nation grapples with a demographic crisis, the study will focus...
Japan

Foreign Nationals in Japan: Addressing Labor Shortage Amid Aging Population

Japan's foreign national population has reached an unprecedented high, with over 3.5 million residents as of mid-2024, according to newly released data from the Immigration Services Agency. This demographic shift, spurred by an increasing demand for labor to counteract the...
South Korean Court Acquits Seoul’s Former Police Chief in 2022 Halloween Crowd Crush Case

South Korean Court Acquits Seoul’s Former Police Chief in 2022 Halloween Crowd Crush Case

A South Korean court has acquitted Seoul's former police chief, Kim Kwang-ho, of negligence in connection with the deadly Halloween crowd crush that claimed 159 lives in the bustling Itaewon district in October 2022. The tragedy, which unfolded in one...
Sam Hou Fai Elected as Macau's New Chief Executive

Sam Hou Fai Elected Macau’s New Chief Executive: Warns of Gambling Industry’s Overreach

Sam Hou Fai, the former president of Macau’s Court of Final Appeal and a long-time advocate for economic diversification, has been elected as the new Chief Executive of Macau. His election comes at a pivotal moment for the city, known...
Apple Foxconn Plant

China Detains Taiwanese Workers at Apple’s Foxconn Plant in ‘iPhone City’

Chinese police have detained four Taiwanese employees of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the world’s largest assembler of Apple products and a crucial player in the global electronics supply chain. The detentions have sparked unease about the safety of foreign...
China-Japan

Chinese Authorities Accused of Harassing Citizens in Japan for “Subversive” Activities

Chinese authorities have been systematically harassing Chinese citizens living in Japan who participate in activities Beijing deems "subversive," according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). Released on Thursday, the report sheds light on China's efforts to suppress...
Taiwan

Taiwanese Perceptions on Likelihood of Chinese Invasion: Calm Amid Growing Military Threats

A recent survey conducted by Taiwan's premier military think tank, the Institute for National Defence and Security Research (INDSR), reveals a complex and evolving sentiment among the Taiwanese public regarding the possibility of a Chinese invasion. While the majority of...
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China Poised to Launch Military Drills Near Taiwan: Tensions Rise Ahead of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s  speech

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait are escalating once again as China is expected to conduct military drills near Taiwan, with Taiwanese officials warning that President Lai Ching-te’s upcoming National Day speech could be used as a pretext for heightened Chinese...
Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un Vows to Accelerate North Korea’s Path to Becoming Military Superpower, Hints at Nuclear Use in Case of Attack

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that his regime would accelerate its efforts to become a military superpower with nuclear weapons and would not hesitate to use them if the nation came under attack. This bold declaration, broadcasted through...
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