2016/06/14 |
FEATURE: Islamic State's Expansion into Asia Worries Experts
A day after the execution of a Canadian in the Philippines, Southeast Asia terrorism experts warn that international efforts must be ramped up to counter the spread of Islamic State throughout the region.
2016/10/05 |
INTERVIEW: Subway Murderer’s Lawyer Believes More ‘Random Killings’ Likely
The lawyer of the man who killed four people on the Taipei subway in 2014 is bracing himself for more ‘random killings’ in Taiwan.
2016/12/31 |
Taiwan to be Tested in 2017: President Tsai
Tsai Ing-wen today held her first major briefing and Q&A with the foreign press in Taipei.
2016/06/17 |
Protesters Take to the Streets After Bookseller Breaks Silence on Abduction by China
Political activists in Hong Kong have taken to the streets after a bookseller broke the silence on his time spent in captivity in China.
2016/11/23 |
Support for Proposed Law Change for Foreigners in Taiwan
KMT legislator's plan includes allowing dual citizenship, extending residency granted to a foreigner to their spouse and children and relaxing rules for companies hiring foreigners.
2016/08/25 |
UPDATE: Amos Yee Pleads Guilty to Three Charges of ‘Wounding Religious Feelings’
'Prosecutor said I didn't have to wound religious feelings to have intended to wound religious feelings.'
2016/09/23 |
Indonesia’s Migrant Maid Moratorium Creates New Avenues for Mid-East Trafficking
A moratorium on Indonesian women traveling to work in the Middle East is creating new avenues for exploitation.
2017/05/08 |
INTERVIEW: Trump, Venezuela and the Riddle of Freeing a Taiwanese Activist from China
As the wife of a Taiwanese man detained in China travels to the U.S. and Europe to lobby the international community for support, a prominent U.S. human rights lawyer sees several reasons for optimism as to why Trump may not be so bad on human rights after all.
2016/08/16 |
Taiwan Falls Short on Religious Freedom for Domestic Workers: Report
Taiwanese authorities appear to have finally noticed that despite the protections for religious freedom enshrined in the Constitution, hundreds of thousands of domestic workers are still unable to attend religious services. Meanwhile, institutionalized discrimination remains rife in China.
2016/10/12 |
Hong Kong’s 'Anti-Beijing' Legislators Ruffle Feathers Taking Oath
Despite warnings yesterday, Hong Kong's new generation of lawmakers are causing trouble on their first day in parliament.
2016/08/16 |
Singapore’s Controversial New Contempt of Court Bill Passes amid Growing Concern
The daughter of Singapore’s founding father says she is amazed more Singaporeans have not protested the new contempt of court laws.
2017/08/11 |
Security Beefed-Up as Taiwan’s Biggest-Ever Event is Politicized
Protests loom at a rare major sporting event in Taipei, as China continues to block Taiwan’s presence on the international stage.
2016/06/03 |
Tsai's First 100 Days Key for Investor Confidence: AmCham
A rapid turnaround of Taiwan’s economy is unlikely, but Tsai Ing-wen’s first 100 days in office will be critical for business confidence.