Taiwan’s pro-China Mayor of Kaohsiung was elected speaker of the Legislative Yuan, sparking protests. Concerns over an alliance with China and its potential impacts on Taiwan’s international image. The Election of Pro-China Mayor as Speaker Former pro-China mayor of Taiwan’s Kaohsiung, Han Kuo-yu, has been elected as the speaker of the Legislative Yuan, sparking protests […]
China claims it will earnestly consider U.N. recommendations on human rights. Leading experts believe China used its influence to soften criticism during the review process. China Pledges to Review UN Recommendations on Human Rights A top Chinese diplomat said Beijing would “earnestly study” 428 recommendations for addressing human rights submitted by U.N. members, calling them […]
China leads the world in the imprisonment of journalists, with the majority being Uyghurs. Charges are often vague, and China is trying to silence minority voices. China: The World’s Worst Jailer of Journalists A recent report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) revealed that China is the worst jailer of journalists in the world. […]
Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te hopes for continued U.S. support. He reflects on the election and rejection of Beijing’s favored candidates. US-Taiwan relations to strengthen under Lai’s administration. ## Taiwan’s President-Elect Reaffirms Call for US Support On January 15, 2024, Taiwan’s president-elect, Lai Ching-te, met with a delegation of former senior U.S. officials and expressed his […]
False claim circulating in Chinese posts that Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen sent women to entertain British Conservatives in Taiwan. Video shows a company party, not a political event. Governemtn officials do not match the man. False Claim About Entertainment for British Conservative Party A video circulating on social media, showing scantily-clad women dancing around a […]
Cynthia Wu, the running mate for transplant surgeon Ko Wen-je in Taiwan’s presidential election, shares her vision for Taiwan while discussing her background and past political gaffes in an interview. Introduction of Cynthia Wu Shin Kong heiress and Taiwan People’s Party vice-presidential nominee, Cynthia Wu, delivered a brief acceptance speech when she was announced as […]
The U.S. President Joe Biden signed the $886 billion defense bill into law, allocating $16 billion to deter China’s maritime claims. The bill also includes exemptions for Australia and the UK to buy American defense technology. U.S. President Biden Signs Defense Bill U.S. President Joe Biden recently signed an $886 billion defense bill that includes […]
Conflict between ethnic rebels and junta troops in Myanmar’s Shan state has halted border trade with China, causing an estimated US$500 million in commerce loss. Fighting continues. **Impact of Ethnic Rebels Offensive on Myanmar-China Border Trade** Trade across Myanmar’s shared border with China came to a standstill due to the ongoing offensive by ethnic rebels […]
