Taiwan, a democratic entity ... He also claimed that private property, religious beliefs and legitimate rights and interest of the Taiwanese compatriots will remain intact if they choose to ... ( read original story ...)
From Louisiana to Taiwan, environmental activists stand up to a major plastics company
Formosa Plastics, a Taiwanese plastics company, intends to build a complex St. James Parish, Louisiana, a region already known as "Cancer Alley." Environmental activist Anne Rolfes faces criminal ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Moves to Legalize Same-Sex Unions, a Rare Step in Asia
The bill avoids the term “marriage,” but allows for couples to adopt children and jointly own property. Though approved by the country’s cabinet, the plan has to get through Parliament to become law. ( read original story ...)
Thailand Backs Same-Sex Unions, a Rare Move in Asia
The bill avoids the term “marriage,” but allows for couples to adopt children and jointly own property. Though approved by the country’s cabinet, the plan has to get through Parliament to become law. ( read original story ...)
Straight to the top
When the BBC approached Caroline Chia (查慧中) in July 2018, and asked her to make arrangements so a documentary-making team could gather footage showing how global warming may be increasing typhoon ... ( read original story ...)
China’s sniping of Taiwan-US ties slammed
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday strongly condemned the Chinese government for meddling with US officials’ interactions with Taiwan after FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed China’s ... ( read original story ...)
How the U.S. Must Respond to China’s Exploitation of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The cost of submission to Beijing’s geopolitical ambitions is one that we cannot, under any circumstances, afford to pay. ( read original story ...)
Government unwilling to vouch for own rules
Tobie Openshaw is confident that Taiwan’s government has good reasons for not including him in the Triple Stimulus Voucher Program, which launched at the beginning of this month. That’s just as well, ... ( read original story ...)
New law gives HK police sweeping powers
Hong Kong police have been granted sweeping new powers, including the ability to conduct raids without a warrant and secretly monitor suspects, after controversial security laws were imposed on the ... ( read original story ...)
China engaged in large-scale campaign to subvert U.S. government, private sector: FBI
FBI Director Christopher Wray said a major policy address Tuesday that Chinese intelligence and government agents are actively subverting U.S. policies through bribery, blackmail and covert influence ... ( read original story ...)
China’s top AI chip unicorn to raise $368m in Shanghai debut
China's flagship artificial intelligence chip startup Cambricon Technologies is set to raise 2.58 billion yuan ($367 million) in its initial public offering that Beijing hopes will accelerate its ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Reverse: But Taiwan shows democracy and Chinese societies are not incompatible
With China’s new national security law coming into effect for Hong Kong, it is clear that the current regime in Beijing has no space for a liberal vision. For, in implementing the new law, ... ( read original story ...)
KMT institute resumes party training sessions
Institute of Revolutionary Practice yesterday resumed its training sessions after a 20-year hiatus, with institute director Lo Chih-chiang (羅智強) saying the party should do more to connect with young ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan lures bankers, skilled workers looking to escape a tense Hong Kong
Hours after the Hong Kong's new security law came into effect Tuesday, Taiwan opened an office dedicated to making migration easier for residents and companies. ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Australian house prices face significant risk as government subsidies expire
Australia house prices fell the most in 16 months last month and face “significant” downside risk as mortgage holidays and government wage subsidies expire in coming months. Property values in major ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Courts Hong Kong Bankers Spooked by China’s Security Law
Taiwan is ramping up efforts to lure bankers and other skilled workers who want to escape China’s tightening grip on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)