French Government to Reboot Ambitious Nuclear Policy to Tackle Energy Crisis
SINGAPORE — In light of the immensity and gravity of the energy crisis in Europe, the French government indicated its plans a few months ago to drastically amend its...
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US Official: Japan to Reveal Plans to Support Ukraine at “Appropriate Time”
Japan says it is necessary lest Russian actions in Ukraine be repeated in Asia, seemingly alluding to China’s pledge to reunite with self-ruled Taiwan, by force if necessary. ...
China, Russia, and South Africa to Stage Joint Military Exercise
The three countries will engage in their second joint exercise in February, off the shores of South Africa. ...
EU Must Work With China, von der Leyen Claims at WEF
SINGAPORE — The European Union (EU) needs to cooperate and trade with China on clean tech and lobby for a level playing field instead of decoupling from the world’s...
Taiwanese Foreign Minister: China “More Likely” to Invade Taiwan as Xi’s Problems Accumulate
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has declared that he thinks China is now “more likely” to invade Taiwan to divert attention away from authoritarian leader Xi Jinping’s domestic problems....
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to Resign Amid Dwindling Support
SINGAPORE — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a surprise announcement on Thursday that she had “no more in the tank” to continue leading the country, and would...
Australia Proceeds With Plans to Acquire U.S. Nuclear Subs
SINGAPORE — Australia’s plan to obtain nuclear-powered submarines from the United States has met with an obstruction in wake of worries in Washington that the blueprint risks leaving the...
Taiwan to Permit Women in Reservist Training for First Time
SINGAPORE — As Taiwan attempts to enhance its forces against threats from China, the island nation’s military declared plans on Tuesday to include women in its reservist training for...
Survey: Indians Regard U.S. as Next Biggest Threat After China
They also put more blame on NATO and Washington than on Russian President Vladimir Putin for his actions in Ukraine, based on findings from a new survey. ...
China’s Navy Conducts South China Sea Combat Drills Encompassing Aircraft Carriers
SINGAPORE — Recently, the battle group of China’s CNS Shandong aircraft carrier conducted a combat exercise in the South China Sea to start its yearly training operations, China’s People’s...
India, Japan Begin First Joint Fighter-jet Drill Amid Increasing Regional Militarization
SINGAPORE — Japan and India started their first joint fighter-jet exercise on Monday near Tokyo, as the countries ramp up defense and security relations to counter China’s rising military...
In Defiant Move Against China, US, Taiwan Conclude First Round of Bilateral Trade Negotiations
The ongoing talks will encompass discussions on China’s “economic coercion,” as Taiwan needs to diversify its trade away from China. ...
China’s Population Contracts for First Time in More Than 6 Decades
This is first time deaths have exceeded births in China since Mao Zedong’s Great Leap Forward led to massive famine, starvation, and death. ...
Japan Says East Asia Could be “Next Ukraine,” Tells Biden That New Era Needs “Military Muscle”
SINGAPORE — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on January 14 that he told Western powers that East Asia could be the next Ukraine, as he called for a...
Indonesia Sends Warship to Observe Chinese Coast Guard Vessel in Disputed Waters
SINGAPORE — Indonesia has sent a warship to its North Natuna Sea to keep tabs on a Chinese Coast Guard vessel that has been active in a resource-rich maritime...
Taiwan Offers to Help Ukraine With Digital Reconstruction
SINGAPORE — Taiwan is open to aiding Ukraine in overhauling its digital infrastructure in areas such as remote learning as part of reconstruction efforts after the war, the island’s...
Why the CCP Fears Christianity
The Chinese communists will take whatever steps are necessary to guarantee that the CCP will always supersede God and religion. ...
How Taiwan Became One of the Most Pro-LGBTQ Countries in Asia
SINGAPORE — Taiwan, which won a bid to host WorldPride, an international LGBT event in 2021, has been at the helm of a rising pro LGBT movement in Asia...
Brazil’s Top Court to Investigate Bolsonaro in Wake of Recent Protests
Brazil’s left-leaning Supreme Court agreed on January 13 to launch an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro, a pro-life conservative, for his alleged role in the protests that erupted...
India to Buy Air Defense Missiles for Contested Border With China
Friction along the Asian nations’ contested border has risen since the June 2020 confrontation that resulted in at least 20 Indian and four Chinese casualties. That fighting was mainly...