Relations With US ‘Rock Solid,’ Taiwan’s President Said After Trump–Xi Call
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Feb. 5 that Taipei has a strong relationship with Washington, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by...
Bougainville Rejects China and Turns to India to Reopen Massive Copper Mine
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has rejected a proposal that would have watered down its stake in Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL)—which owns the Panguna...
Thai Authorities Uncover Fake Police Stations in Global Scam Operation
Thai military authorities have uncovered several fake police facilities—used in a broader scamming network—that imitate law enforcement agencies from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and China....
China’s Influence in Panama Weakens as Court Cancels Hong Kong Company’s Canal Contracts
The Panama Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s contract to operate the ports at both ends of the Panama Canal has...
2nd Australian Dies in Japan Skiing Incident This Season
A second Australian has died in Japan during the current ski season, with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirming it is providing...
New York Woman Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison Over Laundering $20 Million in Drug Money
A New York woman was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Feb. 2 for her role in laundering more than $20 million...
Trump Signals Openness to China, India Investing in Venezuela’s Oil—While Tightening Rules
President Donald Trump says he is open to China and India investing in Venezuela’s oil sector, but new U.S. rules show that any reopening...
‘Barbaric’ Forced Organ Harvesting Delegitimizes Regime in China: Former US Ambassador
WASHINGTON—The Chinese Communist Party’s treatment of religious believers “delegitimizes the regime,” said Sam Brownback, former U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. “How do you...
Taiwan Should Deepen Trade With Democracies, Not China, Taiwanese President Says
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan should prioritise economic cooperation with other democracies rather than China, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Feb. 3, as his administration set...