Taiwan presidential election

Lai’s Victory in Taiwan’s Presidential Election

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taipei celebrated its victory in the presidential election, giving Vice President William Lai and his party the mandate to lead Taiwan for the next four years. The party's ticket, led by Lai and former...
Japan Airlines (JAL) Airbus A350

‘Textbook’ Evacuation: Lessons Learned from Japan Airlines Airbus A 350

A Japan Airlines Airbus collided with a coast guard plane and caught fire as it sped down the runway after arriving from Hokkaido in the north. The smaller coast guard vessel was heading to deliver aid to earthquake-hit central Japan....
Chinese President Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping’s Vision for Reunification with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced plans to reunify China with Taiwan during his New Year's address, reiterating Beijing's threats to take over the self-ruled island. Taiwan split from China in 1949 due to civil war, but Beijing still considers the...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, top center, meets with commanding army officers in Pyongyang, North Korea.

North Korea’s Military Could Respond to Provocation

North Korean leader Kim Jong UN has vowed to annihilate the United States and South Korea if provoked, citing an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation. He has increased his warlike rhetoric in response to an expansion of U.S.-South Korean military drills. Experts...
CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.

What Challenges Are Search Teams Facing in the Hunt for the Downed Osprey Aircraft in Japan?

A CV-22A Osprey Aircraft, a part of the Air Force's 353rd Special Operations Wing, was involved in an aviation mishap off the shore of Yakushima Island, Japan, with eight airmen on board. Search and rescue operations are currently underway to...
Aircraft Carrier

China’s Third Aircraft Carrier: A Testament to Technological Advancement

Chinese developers are testing electromagnetic catapults on China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is named after the Chinese province closest to Taiwan. The carrier features a more advanced Catapult Assisted Take-Off Barrier Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR) system than the first...
children

How Japan’s Family Law Reform Prioritizes Child Welfare

Japan's Ministry of Justice has published an outline recommending several changes to its civil codes, focusing on issues related to children's interests after divorce. The Family Law Subcommittee, formed in March 2021, has debated issues such as parental authority, adoption,...
Russia foreign ministers Pyongyang

Russian and North Korean Foreign Ministers Hold Talks Amidst Heightened Western Concerns over Alleged Weapons Transfers

Russia and North Korea's foreign ministers met in Pyongyang to discuss boosting military ties following the US accusation of North Korea sending munitions to Russia for support in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov thanked North Korea for its strong...
China CCTV

China: Stricter Restrictions on Overseas Travel for Bankers and State Workers

Chinese civil servants and employees of state-linked enterprises are facing stricter restrictions on private travel abroad and scrutiny of their foreign connections, as Beijing intensifies its campaign against foreign influence. Since 2021, the measures have included bans on overseas travel,...
Israeli Embassy Beijing

Israeli Embassy Employee Assaulted in Beijing: Knife Attack Incident

An Israeli embassy worker in Beijing was attacked with a knife by another foreign national and hospitalized on Friday. The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed the attack, which did not occur at the embassy compound. The employee is currently in stable...
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