Lai Ching-te and the Challenges Ahead for Taiwan
Securing Presidential victory in one of the major democratic elections this year was just the beginning of what Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has to deal with.…
Taiwan’s Tsai and Lai welcome US support as Beijing fumes over election | Elections News
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect William Lai Ching-te have hailed the support of the United States for the self-ruled island in meetings with an…
The ‘dirty dozen’ of Davos – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. It’s that time of year again: Leaders, business titans, philanthropists and celebs descend on…
Asia Mixed on Taiwan Elections, Ahead of China MLF: Markets Wrap
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAsian stocks are poised for a broadly mixed open in the wake of reinforced bets of Federal Reserve rate cuts and Taiwan’s…
Xi Stays Clear of Red Sea Battle Despite Risks to China Trade
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAs the US and UK launch airstrikes to stop Iran-backed Houthi rebels from attacking ships in the Red Sea, China again finds…
Why ‘One Country, Two Systems’ is successful in Hong Kong and Macao?
On January 11, 1982, Deng Xiaoping first proposed the concept of “One Country, Two Systems” when he met with Li Yaozi, chairman of the Chinese…
At least 10 killed in China mining accident | News
Emergency management bureau in Pingdingshan city says the accident was caused by a coal and gas outburst. At least 10 people have died and six…
World reacts to Taiwan election as China says reunification ‘inevitable’ | Elections News
China said “reunification” with Taiwan was still “inevitable” after president-elect William Lai Ching-te won Saturday’s pivotal election on the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as…
Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te has steered the island toward democracy and away from China
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Simina Mistreanu And Adam SchreckPublished Jan 13, 2024 • 3 minute read Article contentTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP)…
Five things you need to know about William Lai – POLITICO
TAIPEI — Forget Xi Jinping or Joe Biden for a second. Meet Taiwan's next President William Lai, upon whom the fate of U.S.-China relations —…
Independence-leaning candidate wins Taiwan election
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s ruling party clinched a third presidential term in Saturday’s election, in a historic win that portends the continuation of a tense cross-strait…
China skeptic wins Taiwan presidency in snub to Beijing – POLITICO
TAIPEI — William Lai, a China skeptic with a track record supporting independence, won the Taiwanese presidential election on Saturday in a result that risks…
Signs of a New International Order
The World Majority countries do not set themselves the task of breaking the existing international order and destroying globalisation. However, they are gradually increasing the…
US Navy sailor given 27 months in jail for sharing military data with China
A U.S. Navy sailor was sentenced to 27 months in jail on Monday for accepting nearly $15,000 in bribes from a Chinese intelligence officer in…
Middle East braces for chaos as Iran and West square up – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Western warplanes and guided missiles roared through the skies over Yemen in the early…
China says will ‘crush’ Taiwan independence efforts before vote | Elections News
The governing DPP, which champions Taiwan’s separate identity, will be seeking a third term in elections on Saturday. China’s military has promised to “crush” any…
Myanmar rebel alliance agrees to ceasefire with ruling military
Myanmar's military has reached a ceasefire agreement with an alliance of ethnic minority guerilla groups it has been battling in the country's north-east, the Chinese…
From Trade War to Tech War: A glimpse at a hitherto “Hot Peace” between the US – China rivalry
From Trump’s administration until today, the United States of America, as one of the core nations, has felt threatened by the rise of China with…
More than 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies
LONDON — More than 50 countries that are home to half the planet’s population are due to hold national elections in 2024, but the number of…
The global microchip supply chain – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS/TAIPEI — Forget Brussels, London and Washington. For the microchips industry, all eyes are…