Japanese companies prepare for Taiwan contingency
Companies that operate telecommunication infrastructure in Okinawa Prefecture’s Sakishima Islands, located east of Taiwan, have begun tabletop drills to prepare to respond to…
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Nail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban
Taiwan’s rare move on Dec 4 to block the popular app has triggered a severe backlash among users, in a democracy that prides itself on protections for freedom of expression.
Finding community and culture in a bowl of tea in this Chinese county
People in the shop talked, laughed, and encouraged one another as if a bowl of leicha were more than just food — it was a bond that brought them together, offering comfort and a…
China decries Taiwan’s DPP’s RedNote ban
The ban, announced on Dec 4, was imposed by Taiwan's interior affairs department for a year, citing alleged failures in "multiple cybersecurity indicators" and claims of "frequent…
Taiwan to ban China’s Xiaohongshu app for one year on fraud concerns
In a statement, Taiwan's Interior Ministry said the fraud cases on the app, which it said had three million users in Taiwan, had resulted in losses of US$7.9 million since 2024,…
UK, Taiwan, Vietnam eye Indonesia’s upcoming oil and gas bids
The push follows the launch of an expansive exploration program on Nov. 25, which offers 75 potential oil and gas blocks for the 2025-2027 period.
Thai police cracks down on international crime rings as Chinese fraudsters and human traffickers detained
The arrests are part of a major crackdown by Thailand's Immigration Bureau to prevent the country from being used as a sanctuary for international fugitives.
Beijing urges Tokyo to explain its Taiwan position
Beijing considers Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's remarks as a 'serious violation' of the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, eroding the political…
Chinese President Xi may want US counterpart Trump to rein in Japan in spat with China, say analysts
Analysts said it was notable that it was Mr Xi who initiated the call. This indicated China’s keenness to frame the issue and caution Washington against leaning towards Tokyo…
Japan’s dispute with China set to drag on after meeting at G20 falls through
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi refuses to retract her remark in the Diet about a Taiwan contingency and a “survival-threatening situation,” which enraged China, and this has left…