Japanese Government Increases Visa Fees for Foreigners by 500 Percent
The Japanese government will raise visa fees for foreigners by 500 percent, effective on July 1. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the decision,...
Taiwan’s Vice President Not Afraid to Take on Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan—When Hsiao Bi-khim set off for Washington six years ago, the newly minted Taiwanese envoy needed something to challenge China’s menacing “wolf warriors.”...
NZ Reserve Bank Links ‘Immigration Shock’ to 20 Percent Change in Housing Prices
Recent research by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand suggests that “immigration shocks” can lead to higher house prices and greater household credit. An...
Exhibitors Protest at Trade Expo Over Alleged Fake Foreign Buyers Hired by Organizers: Chinese Traders
Chinese traders clashed with event organizers and police at an international trade expo in the megacity of Shenzhen in southern China over alleged hired...
Taiwanese Diabolo Instructor Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Spying for China
TAIPEI, Taiwan—A diabolo instructor has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for spying for China and leaking overseas travel itineraries of...
Taiwan Military Begins 5-Day Drill to Test Rapid Wartime Transition
Taiwan’s military will begin a five-day Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise on June 22 to test how quickly active-duty units can shift from peacetime posture...
Taiwan Military Begins 5-Day Drill to Test Rapid Wartime Transition
Taiwan’s military will begin a five-day Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise on June 22 to test how quickly active-duty units can shift from peacetime posture...
US, Uzbekistan Launch Joint Investment Platform With an Eye on China
The United States and Uzbekistan are launching a joint platform to expand investment and export financing, with a goal to strengthen the U.S. supply...
China’s State Firms Dump Renewable Energy Assets as Industry Overcapacity Deepens
As China’s renewable energy boom enters a phase of severe overproduction, dozens of state-owned enterprises are rushing to sell stakes in solar, wind, and...