2022/08/16 |
What the Philippines Has at Stake in Taiwan
Politicians in the Philippines have called for a contingency plan for the evacuation of the estimated 200,000 overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan.
2022/08/12 |
China’s Langya Henipavirus: In a ‘Scary Family’ of Zoonotic Disease
Langya henipavirus is a new zoonotic disease in shrews in China, which infected 35 people. Is it worth freaking out? If it starts spreading between people.
2022/03/08 | Sponsored
Taiwan and India：Strategizing the Relations
India has been regarded as one of the major partner countries under Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy. From the Indian perspective, prospects of India-Taiwan relations have never been better. Immense potential in these bilateral relations needs to be developed further.
2022/08/11 |
Ex-VP Candidate Walden Bello Arrested for Accusing Sara Duterte’s Aide of Narcotics Involvement
Walden Bello, an esteemed scholar and candidate for vice president in the last election in the Philippines, is the latest victim in a string of “cyber-libel” cases that have undermined civil liberties.
2022/08/10 |
ICC Pushes Probe on the Philippines’ Drug War
The Philippines’ decision not to rejoin the International Criminal Court sets a precedent for other countries to leave multilateral institutions whenever state leaders feel intimidated or uncomfortable.
2022/02/16 | Sponsored
Phihong Technology Selected to Support Shell Groups Global EV Charging Expansion
Phihong Technology, a global supplier of power products and EV charging stations, has been selected by Shell, one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, to support their continued expansion into the global EV charging market.
2022/08/09 |
As Japan Marks Atomic Bomb Anniversary, Threat From China Breaks Military Taboo
Japan is planning for a massive increase in defense spending driven by the threat from China, breaking a decades-long taboo over the build-up of armed forces following its defeat in 1945.
2022/08/05 |
Pelosi Visit to Taiwan May Prompt More High-Level Visits
Analysts say China may be losing the narrative on the “One China” policy because visits such as Pelosi’s bring more international exposure and recognition of Taiwan.
2021/10/07 | Sponsored
New Southbound Policy: The Role of the Yushan Forum
Yushan Forum fills a critical gap in generating fresh foreign policy ideas and implementing the same, and thereby serves as a strategic platform to get a wholesome perspective from the New Southbound Policy countries.
2022/08/04 |
Does ASEAN Really Need an Official “Second Language”?
If Southeast Asia really needs to have official languages, choosing all the national languages of the ASEAN countries would be a prudent move.
2022/08/03 |
China’s Vocational Education Woes
China has a long-standing culture of degrading vocational graduates and discouraging parents from sending their children to vocational institutes.
2021/06/25 | Sponsored
An assessment from TAEF: Five Years of the New Southbound Policy
Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy is more than an economy-oriented strategy and shapes Taiwan’s Asia policy. TAEF suggests that the government is supposed to enhance its internal and external communications for making the policy more comprehensive and effective.
2022/08/02 |
Myanmar, South China Sea To Divide, Dominate ASEAN Summit
Most ASEAN countries want a united front on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, but critics claim Beijing, which wants to handle negotiations on a country-by-country basis, has used Cambodia to thwart progress on an agreement and to block diplomatic opposition to its maritime claims.
2022/08/01 |
Myanmar Prolongs State of Emergency for Six Months
The Myanmar junta’s National Defense and Security Council gave unanimous approval for the decision, according to state media.
2019/07/05 | Sponsored
2019 APEC the SMEA of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Hosts Innovation Sandbox Forum
We are looking forward that through "2019 Innovation Sandbox Forum", by the mutual agitate between the representatives of experts from various countries, we could enhance the understanding of all walks of life about innovation sandbox, and continue to spread the concept and spirit of innovative experiments, promote the application and development of smart technology, thus bringing a more convenient life for the people.
2022/07/29 |
Is Japan’s Whaling Industry Going Under as Demand Sinks?
Japan’s whaling industry is struggling to stay afloat as government subsidies dwindle and consumers are less interested in what used to be a staple food on Japanese dinner tables.
2022/07/28 |
What’s Next for China’s Economy?
China’s economy shrunk from April to June compared to the first three months of the year.
2019/06/25 | Sponsored
Open Innovative Sandbox! The government creates the field for experimenting innovative applications, and invites the experts, business owners, and civil community to create the future of smart life
Facing the impacts that technological innovation might bring on the industries, how should the government coordinate among the existing business owners, new players, and the consumers, update the current laws, and create a three-way win? What kind of “warm power” does Taiwan have to build a better and more convenient life for its people, and raise the international publicity at the same time?
2022/07/27 |
China and Indonesia Agree To Boost Relations During Beijing Meeting
The leaders of China and Indonesia have laid out plan of expanding cooperation in an array of areas. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is the first world leader to visit Beijing since February.
2022/07/26 |
Dizzy With Success: Xi Consolidates Repression in Xinjiang
An “inspection tour” signals Beijing’s odious grip on the region and determination to control people’s identity.
2022/07/22 |
China Pushes to Quell Protests Over Billion-dollar Banking Scandal
The scandal has drawn national attention as Beijing is struggling to maintain economic growth in the face of President Xi Jinping's commitment to a zero-Covid policy that has prompted widespread lockdowns and a resulting economic slowdown.
2022/07/21 |
China, India Vie for Influence in Sri Lanka Amid Economic Turmoil
Sri Lanka — with its strategic location at the crossroads of busy shipping routes — has become an arena of geopolitical rivalry and maritime competition between India and China.
2022/07/20 |
What a Waste! Japan’s Food Sustainability Challenge
Imported food has an environmental cost. A nationwide effort is needed to drastically cut the amount discarded.
2022/07/19 |
Thailand Sets 2028 Target To Finish High-speed Rail Link With China
Thailand’s new goal to finish the railway line from Bangkok to the Lao border is feasible but may be more of a political statement, analysts say.