REPLAY: Japan Marks 15th Anniversary of Earthquake, Tsunami Disaster
Japan holds a memorial ceremony on March 11 marking the 15th anniversary of the massive earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands and triggered a...
French City Defies Beijing’s Demand to Cancel Taiwan-Themed Play
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Communist China, which has long sought to internationally isolate Taiwan and eventually take over the island, has now taken issue with a Taiwan-themed...
Texas Governor Warns of Cyber Risks in Chinese Medical Devices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on March 9 directed state agencies and medical facilities to address potential cybersecurity risks associated with using medical equipment made...
Chinese Company Targeted Motorola Trade Secrets, Fined $50 Million
A Chinese company was found to have conspired to steal proprietary technology from Motorola and was fined $50 million by a federal judge on...
US Designates Afghanistan a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on March 9, designated Afghanistan as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention” and declared the country not safe for...
China Signals Possible Xi–Trump Summit While Rejecting ‘G2’ Framework
As the Iran War continues, China signaled that a meeting between its leader, Xi Jinping, and President Donald Trump could take place soon, even...
Japan’s Strategic Awakening
Commentary Japan’s strategic awakening is no longer theoretical—it’s unfolding in real time. In recent weeks, Tokyo confirmed plans to deploy advanced surface-to-air missile systems...
Inquiry Praises NZ’s COVID Response, But Says Mandates Went ‘Beyond What Was Necessary’
The inquiry into New Zealand’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has concluded the second and last stage of its investigation and produced a report...
CCP Outlines Goals of ‘Birth-Friendly Society,’ Senior-Powered Economy at Top Meetings; Analysts Skeptical
The Chinese communist regime said during its top political meetings—the Two Sessions—that it would build a “childbirth-friendly society” and develop a senior-powered “silver economy”...