CCP’s Hainan ‘Free Trade Port’ Attracts Residents’ Complaints, Experts’ Skepticism
Since the Chinese communist regime officially launched the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) on Dec. 18, local residents have said on social media that...
Sen. Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans From China’s Lawfare
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) has introduced legislation to protect Americans from what he calls China’s “lawfare” campaign, following a $50 billion lawsuit recently filed...
Taiwan Rattled by 7.0 Magnitude Quake, No Major Damage Reported
TAIPEI—A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck some 20 miles off Taiwan’s northeastern coastal city of Yilan on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said, with no...
Thailand, Cambodia Agree on Cease-Fire to End Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia signed a cease-fire agreement on Dec. 27, putting an end to weeks of border clashes, the deadliest in years between the...
South Korea Prosecutor Seeks 10-year Jail Term for Ex-president Yoon
SEOUL—South Korea’s special prosecutor requested a 10-year prison sentence on Friday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges including attempted obstruction of his...
Massive Crash on Highway in Japan Kills 1, Injures 26 as Holiday Season Starts
TOKYO—A massive crash in snowy weather killed one person and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on Friday as the country kicked...
At Least 15 Injured in Knife and Chemical Attack at Factory in Japan
TOKYO—A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a tire factory in...
Beijing’s Falsified Economic Data Cripple Its Ability to Compete With US: Analysts
A new analysis estimating China’s real expansion at merely half the claimed rate exposes a statistical void that has blinded the leadership to its...
Beijing Sanctions US Defense Companies Over Taiwan Arms Sale
Beijing imposed new sanctions on U.S. defense companies and executives on Dec. 26 after the United States green-lit its largest-ever weapons package for Taiwan....