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Child Welfare at the Forefront of Japanese Family Law Reform
Japan's Family Law Subcommittee has outlined recommendations for reforming family law, including changes to civil codes that address issues such as parental authority, adoption, and property distribution after divorce.

New Study Sizes up How Countries See the US and China
A study reveals that 24 countries have more favorable views of the US than China, particularly in high and middle-income countries.

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.

Australian Prime Minister Arrives in China for Four-Day Visit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's four-day visit to China aims to discuss stabilizing bilateral trade relations, including the removal of remaining trade restrictions and China's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

China's Evolving Military Strategy Against Taiwan, Poses Challenges to the US
China sees Western countries, led by the United States, as implementing containment and encirclement strategies against them, posing severe challenges to their development.

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.

China Buries Former Premier Li Keqiang Following Restrained Funeral
Despite China's efforts to prevent public mourning and potential social unrest, hundreds of people reportedly gathered near the cemetery to pay tribute to Li, reflecting discontent with President Xi Jinping's control.

Jewish Response to Hamas War Criticism Comes From Deep Sense of Trauma, Active Grief and Fear
Israeli officials and some right-wing, pro-Israel organizations and activists have had the response that any criticism of Israel is antisemitic, and they strive to delegitimize critics of Israel by labeling them antisemites.

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?

China: Tree-Planting at Home, Logging Abroad?
A new report alleges that a Chinese company engaged in illegal deforestation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but there is debate over which country should be held responsible.