Politics

Hong Kong Scholar, Fired After Visa Rejection, Laments Loss of Freedom
A Chinese Canadian scholar and historian, was fired from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) after being denied a renewal of her work visa.

Taiwan Bans Opinion Polls 10 Days Ahead of the Presidential Election
Violators will face fines ranging from NTD$100,000 to NTD$1 million for publishing, commenting, or reporting on pollster results within ten days before the presidential election. Politicians or their related parties will face double fines.

KMT and TPP to Collaborate for Election, But Stall on Choosing ‘The Strongest Candidate’
The Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) have announced their collaboration in an effort to stop the "one-party democratic rule" but they have been deadlocked on deciding the presidential candidate.

KMT and TPP To Enter ‘Party Negotiations,’ Seeking Integration To Oust DPP
KMT candidate initiated "party negotiations" between the KMT and TPP, hoping for collaboration in the upcoming elections.

DPP Presidential Candidate Lai Will Consider Nuclear Energy If Safety Is Ensured
Vice President Lai Ching-te does not rule out exploring nuclear energy in the future if safety and waste disposal issues can be resolved through new technology.

Walking the Talk: Germany’s New China Strategy
Germany's new China strategy aims to reduce dependence on China while maintaining economic relations. The strategy document reflects Europe's trend towards de-risking and addresses the changing dynamics of China's global position.

Hong Kong Public Library Removes Two Picture Books by Taiwanese Author
The two removed Taiwanese picture books were found to contain the number “64” and a statue resembling the Goddess of Democracy.