INTERVIEW: Inside Australia's Decision to Ban Chinese Tycoon Huang Xiangmo
An interview with researcher W.L. Yeung by the Chinese Border-Crossing Question and Answer Project.
OPINION: It's Time for Taiwan to Act on Refugee Protection
Taiwan's treatment of asylum seekers and refugees lags behind global standards.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Board of Science and Technology Promote Innovation Sandbox Together to Demonstrate Government Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; MOEA Hosts “2018 Innovat
Directed by the Office of Science & Technology, Executive Yuan and hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the 2018 Innovation Sandbox Exchange Forum was hosted at NEO Studio, Taipei on October 3rd. Audrey Tang, Minister without Portfolio of the Executive Yuan, Zse-hong Tsai, Executive Secretary of the Office of Science & Technology, and Wellington L. Koo, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission were all invited to attend. The Forum hopes to make innovation sandbox an important mechanism amid a comprehensive innovation entrepreneurship environment, as well as a driving force for innovation development in Taiwan.
ANALYSIS: Russia's Expanding Asia-Pacific Power Play
In the absence of strong relations with Western nations, Russia may be making its own pivot to Asia. This should motivate Australia and ASEAN states to fortify their own presences in the area.
Can Australia Help Indonesia Kick Cigarettes?
Australia's northern neighbor's economy is burdened by heavy tobacco use.
Taiwan's Government Encourages Innovation through Creative Events, Regulatory Sandbox.
Taiwan’s government encourages enterprises to think out of the box and break through the restrictions on innovation. At the same time, the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration promoted their innovative regulatory sandbox through creative ways at the natural gourmet banquet.
Chinese Students in Australia Often Feel Isolated, Disappointed
Chinese students pay big money to study Down Under, but many come away without the cosmopolitan experience they were expecting.
Can Abe Use the North Korean Threat to Change the Japanese Constitution?
It seems the further away you are from Pyongyang, the more attention Kim Jong-un garners.
Carrefour Brings Back the Good Old Days
Changing an industry is a step-by-step process. First we identify our customers’ problems and then improve on them. We keep improving our service because we really care about our customers’ needs. What we want is to bring back that ‘good old day’ feeling when you shop with your family in our stores.
OPINION: Australia Must Confront China's Academic Interference
The recent decision not to publish the book "Silent Invasion" which examines the growing and surreptitious CCP influence in Australia, raises alarming questions for academic freedom, public discourse, and publishing in Australia.
Deconstructing China’s Indian Ocean Power Play
China’s new military base could be the first step in the country dramatically increasing its military presence in the Indian Ocean, David Brewster and Anthony Bergin write.
Think You Know Chiayi? Check Out These Fun Facts!
How much do you know about Chiayi? Let's get to know Chiayi with the city's historical and geographic background along with some fun facts!
How to Respond to Chinese Spy Ships
While it’s fair to describe the deployment of the Chinese ‘spy ship’ to Australia’s EEZ as unfriendly, other factors should be considered before considering what it means for Australian policy
Should the Five Eyes Coordinate on Chinese Tech Investment?
We need to be realistic about Beijing’s own industrial goals and objectives and the nature of its investment strategy, writes John Hemmings.
Tired of all the Secret Spots in Taiwan? Come Broaden Your Horizons!
Since the trial operation of the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum began, the daily free admission of 1,000 visitors has increased to 1,750 visitors. The number was even bumped up to 5,000 visitors during spring break...
Beneath the Surface: Fisheries Diplomacy and the South China Sea
The dynamiting of reefs, plus overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, and the impacts of climate change are all having an impact on fish stocks in the contested waters of the South China Sea. Anthony Bergin takes a look at what Australia could do about it.
ASIA NEWS BITES: Australian Jailed in China for Promoting Gambling; Liu Xiaobo Released with Terminal Cancer; Vatican Concerned Over Bishop in China
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
A Look into the Changhua Undiscovered
Did you know that Changhua is actually one of the first cities to have been developed in Taiwan?
Money is Power: Chinese Political Donations Threaten Australian Democracy
Australia’s political parties taking substantial donations from sources linked to the Chinese Communist Party raises serious concerns, Daniel Fazio writes.
The Role of the Consumer in Fighting Modern Slavery
Anti-slavery legislation is a good start, but if we want a future where goods are produced free of slavery it requires government, business and consumers to all be pulling in the same direction, Jolyon Ford writes.
Travel Taichung Differently! 10 Creative Attractions Linking Space and Humanity
Located in central Taiwan, Taichung is the perfect city for a mini-trip due to its convenient location and pleasant weather.
Is Australian Sovereignty at Risk amid Torrent of Chinese Investment?
Australian exposure to Chinese investment is in actual fact limited and that Australian government and authorities have not hesitated to act in cases where Chinese investment have raised national security concerns.
The $5 Trillion Question: Is China Really a Threat to Maritime Trade?
China has become highly dependent on seaborne imports to meet its demand for energy, as well as basic industrial inputs such as iron ore.
Tired of the Same Old Tourist Attractions? Take a Trip to Hsinchu and Experience the Authentic Hakka Life
Here are some fun facts about the Hsinchu Hakka culture for you to learn as you travel through the city!
Shangri-La: Australia Warns Against 'Coercive' China; Mattis Tries to Reassure Allies
Among the speeches in Singapore Pentagon chief Jim Mattis moved to reassure Asian allies Saturday that the United States can work with China on reining in North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Will China Win the Battle for Southeast Asia's Soul?
In the matter of China’s growing sphere of influence, there are no easy paths.