World

How a Myanmar Offensive Challenges China Stance on Stability
China faces a challenge in determining whether it prioritizes stability or influence in the wake of a coordinated attack by three ethnic groups along the China-Myanmar border.

More Than One Journalist per Day Is Dying in the Israel-Gaza Conflict. This Has To Stop
The recent Gaza-Israel conflict has resulted in the deaths of at least 39 journalists and media workers, making it the deadliest conflict for media workers since 1992.

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.

Analysts: Taiwan Won’t Feature Prominently in Biden-Xi Meeting
As the U.S. and China prepare for a meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, analysts predict that they will try to limit discussions about Taiwan due to their fundamental differences.

China Bends to Seoul’s Demands on Tracking Fishing Boats
China has agreed to a new maritime deal with South Korea requiring Chinese fishing vessels to keep location tracking devices turned on when operating in South Korean waters.

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.

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.

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?

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.