Opinion
China’s Contradictory Policies on Food Security
China's President Xi Jinping is focused on increasing food security by expanding agricultural land and domestic food production. China, a net food importer, has a larger population and less farmland compared to the United States.
Is the ASEAN–Japan Relationship Fit for the Times?
The ASEAN-Japan relationship has evolved significantly over the past 50 years, but new challenges such as geopolitical rivalry between the US and China require increased cooperation and strategic acumen.
Phihong joins hands with Vinpower and Silanna to introduce the GaN charging iXCharger with 1TB storage and automatic backups
Phihong, through an alliance with Vinpower, Inc and Silanna Semiconductor, developed a 2-in-1 charging and saving solution, iXCharger. It is a boldly designed 65W compact charger with 1TB of built in storage to address users' problems and needs!
Italy’s Potential ‘Soft Exit’ From the BRI, Reflects China’s Declining Influence
Italy’s potential withdrawal from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reflects growing mistrust towards China, arisen due to concerns over diminishing economic benefits, debt traps, and incongruent ideologies.
Was the Freak ‘Medicane’ Storm That Devastated Libya a Glimpse of North Africa’s Future?
Storm Daniel, a rare medicane, caused devastating floods and claimed thousands of lives in Libya. Stalagmites in caves in northeastern Libya provide clues to past wetter periods in the region, challenging our understanding of climate change patterns.
Feel the magic of space and let yourself be touched – we step into Chi Po-lin Museum
The exhibition of the Chi Po-lin Museum, “The City, The Flâneur,” explores the texture of cities “from a bird's-eye view”, narrating the beauty and sorrow of cities. The Chi Po-lin Museum was inaugurated in April 2019 and already hosted three exhibitions, “View Above Mountains,” “Above The Coast,” and “Reflection of Rivers” consecutively. They have accumulated nearly 60 thousand visits.
‘Below the Surface’ Is a Tale Worth Telling Better
Below the Surface is agit-prop filmmaking for a regrettable cause that besmirches the reputation of the real-life sailors it portrays.
BRICS Expansion Makes China’s Clout Look Enlarged But Not A Real Threat to the US
The conflicts of interests between the BRICS member countries and China, may hinder the establishment of a cohesive coalition, despite its recent expansion to include six more members.
Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub Demo Day 2.0 Debuts at the Taipei Expo with Over Ten International Startups in Four Innovative Sectors
"Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub Demo Day 2.0," the annual industrial talent exchange program consisting of a demo day and a matchmaking event, debuted at the "2022 Taipei International Startup Week," where 10 overseas startup teams, the winners of twoonline pitch contests, met with 3 native startups from Taipei. These teams have demonstrated how their innovative ideas can create impactful changes to the enterprises and investors and then go on to establish new businesses in Taipei.
Thailand’s New Government Puts a Populist Face on the Country’s Discredited Establishment
Thailand’s Pheu Thai party, linked to deposed PM Thaksin Shinawatra, regains power in a coalition with military proxy parties. The move is seen as a risk of internal infighting and regime instability, as surveys show public opposition to the alliance.