2016/08/31 |
Four More Taiwanese Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Death in Indonesia
The four could join the more than 40 individuals who could be executed by the end of 2017.
2016/08/31 |
China Doubles Down on Pacific Fishery
China’s exports to the Pacific Islands doubled in the past year as it helps the region boost up its fishing industry.
2016/08/31 |
China’s Quantum Satellite: Nothing is Totally Secure
Earlier this month, China launched Micius, the world’s first quantum communications satellite. While this technology will complicate efforts to bug or intercept China's communications, history shows that no system is ever completely secure.
2016/08/31 |
U.S. Loses Some of Its Lure for Taiwanese Wishing to Study Abroad
An increasing number of Taiwanese students are going abroad to acquire a higher education, but they are no longer necessarily headed for U.S. universities, as was once the case.
2016/08/31 |
YouBikes Out of Service for One Day
The bike-sharing service is down after system errors in the Taichung area.
2016/08/30 |
PM Trudeau Arrives in China to Address Economic, Human Rights Issues
During the prime minister's first official visit to China, Justin Trudeau plans to strengthen economic ties and bring up the case of a Canadian who has been detained since 2014.
2016/08/30 |
China Clears Hangzhou Skies, Silences Critic Ahead of G20 Summit
China’s preparations for next week's G20 summit have involved hundreds of factories being shut down and the detention of at least one civil servant.
2016/08/30 |
Did the UN Redefine 'Hate Speech' over a Singaporean Blogger?
Singapore’s trial of a controversial blogger has led to a new standard for ‘hate speech,' an organization says.
2016/08/30 |
Taiwanese Band in Controversial Music Video Releases Statement
'We thought this was a pretty positive story and I was willing to make the sacrifice.'
2016/08/30 |
BREAKING: Explosion at Chinese Embassy in Bishkek
Early reports say a vehicle with explosives on board rammed into the Chinese embassy in the Kyrgyz capital. One dead and three injured reported.
2016/08/29 |
Repression in Laos Goes Under the Spotlight
A senior human rights advocate has slammed Laos’ communist government for being a 'regional leader' in repression.
2016/08/29 |
Nepal Mulls China’s Trans-Himalayan Rail Plans
‘We have to work in the middle of these extremes.’ What will China’s trans-Himalayan railway mean for Nepal?
2016/08/29 |
Malaysians Worried About Economy and Security, Poll Shows
While Malaysians have great pride, a recent poll shows that some issues remain a source of apprehension.
2016/08/29 |
China's Floating Nuclear Plants in the South China Sea: Challenges Ahead
Since China has shown no sign of renouncing its jurisdictional claims within the nine-dash line, it will likely assert control over the maritime space surrounding such plants for their protection.