2022/04/11 |
Taiwan Mulls Lengthening Military Service
Analysts believe Taiwan’s ability and commitment to defend itself has been questioned in both Beijing and Washington and improving mandatory military service would send a clear signal to both that it is prepared.
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.
2020/11/03 |
Why Deadly Philippine Super Typhoon Ended up Sparing Lives
With the experience in 2013 with Typhoon Haiyan, both the people and government of the Philippines are much more prepared for the storm this time.
2020/02/10 |
Parasite Makes History at Oscars
In a historic victory, Parasite is the first non-English film to win best picture, the Academy's most prestigious award.
2020/10/02 |
Trump, First Lady Test Positive for Covid-19
President Trump tested positive after months of playing down the seriousness of Covid-19.
2021/12/13 |
Vietnam’s First Metro, in Hanoi, Hobbled by Lack of Riders
It took 10 years for the metro line to enter service, but the value of the controversial project is being questioned.
2020/02/03 |
Singapore Prepares for Doctor Visits Over Video Call
Singapore looks to add to its regional lead in medical technology by regulating telemedicine.
2021/06/25 |
Thai Pro-democracy Movement Makes Comeback to Push for Monarchy Reform
Demonstrators in Thailand voice discontent with the government’s handling of the pandemic, vaccine rollout, and economy.
2020/02/27 |
This Hearty Group of Filipinos Is Staying Strong Worldwide Despite Virus Outbreaks
2.3 million overseas Filipino workers are adamant on staying put, in the face of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020/11/05 |
Heralding Deal With China, Philippines Restarts Offshore Oil-Gas Exploration in Disputed Sea
On October 15, the Philippine government lifted a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration. A joint energy development project may help warm up relations with China and speed up economic recovery.
2021/08/13 |
Australian Researchers Find New Species of Flying Prehistoric Reptile
New species of a flying prehistoric reptile found. They say it's the “closest thing we have to a real-life dragon.”
2021/10/12 |
Analysts: Thaw in Sino-US Trade Dispute Would Lift World Supply Chains, Dent Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian countries should expect less investment by multinationals trying to sustain U.S.-bound exports without shipping from China.
2022/03/30 |
US Congress Moves Closer to Passing Major China Legislation
The legislation provides funding for U.S.-Taiwan cultural exchanges, recognizes Taiwan as part of the Indo-Pacific strategy, and ends a prohibition of displaying the Taiwanese flag during official visits.
2020/10/15 |
Experts Say Taiwan Needs More Homegrown Military Efforts
Though Washington plans a new round of weapons sales to Taiwan, defense analysts say that the country needs to further develop its domestic arms industry and enhance its reserve system.
2020/10/07 |
Facing Criticism Over Covid-19 and Xinjiang, Chinese Leader Talks Up Archaeology
At a recent meeting of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Xi Jinping brought up how archaeology should serve the interests of the ruling party.
2022/03/16 |
China Says It Is ‘Not a Party’ to Ukraine Crisis
Media reports emerged that Moscow has requested military and economic assistance from China for its war in Ukraine, which China denied.
2020/10/05 |
50 US Senators Push for Taiwan Trade Deal
As tensions have risen between Washington and Beijing over Covid-19, trade, human rights issues, and Chinese espionage, many lawmakers are looking to strengthen ties with Taiwan.