2021/05/05 |
Largely Spared Since 2020, Taiwan Now Grapples With Small Covid Cluster
Health officials say 26 people have been infected in a cluster that apparently began with inbound cargo aircraft pilots and spread into an airport hotel.
2021/01/14 |
Taiwanese Health Official Warns Against Reliance on Coronavirus Vaccines
Health Minister Chen Shih-chung warns people globally to keep up their guard against Covid-19 even as vaccines emerge.
2021/05/11 |
Can Taiwan’s Silicon Shield Protect It Against China’s Aggression?
Taiwan’s dominance in chip-making has fueled debate over its silicon shield, but an expert says the U.S. is concerned that the shield may “have holes in it” and the technology is being used by China’s military.
2021/04/21 |
In South Korea, Antagonism Toward China Is Growing
China’s so-called “wolf warrior” approach to diplomacy is alienating South Koreans at an alarming pace.
2021/04/05 |
China Uses Money, Diplomacy to Push Back Against US in Southeast Asia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held eight meetings year-to-date with counterparts in Southeast Asian countries.
2021/01/04 |
Vaccine Seen as Potentially Shoring up China’s Image in Indonesia, the Philippines
China could gain favor in Southeast Asia’s two biggest countries if its vaccines work.
2021/06/10 |
Why Malaysia, Normally Calm, Is Upset With China Over a Maritime Dispute
Malaysian officials protested formally over 16 Chinese aircraft flown near the Southeast Asian country and, days later, sighted a Chinese coast guard vessel.
2021/02/19 |
Deadly ‘Red-Tagging’ Campaign Ramps up in Philippines
Filipinos labelled as communists by state officials say they now fear for their lives.
2021/05/25 |
Taiwan Criticizes WHO “Indifference” After Summit Snub
Taiwan was not invited to world health body’s annual meeting and says it is because the WHO has given into pressure from China.
2021/03/29 |
Myanmar Communities in Taiwan Protest Military Coup After ‘Deadliest Day’
Gathered at Taipei’s Liberty Square, demonstrators sat for hours singing songs, holding anti-coup posters, and waving the Myanmar national flag.
2021/04/01 |
BBC Journalist Leaves China Over Concerns for His Safety
John Sudworth’s move to Taiwan comes amid China’s criticism of BBC’s domestic news coverage.
2021/01/21 |
How Covid-19 Is Straining Human Rights in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines
Covid-19 outbreaks have worsened human rights issues in much of Southeast Asia, as countries scramble to revive economies.
2021/03/03 |
ASEAN Urges Peaceful Solution To Myanmar Coup Standoff
While some member countries condemned the junta, the bloc as a whole urged “all sides” against inciting violence.