China’s actions in the Panatag Shoal, internationally known as Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, have become a focal point in the ongoing territorial disputes within the South China Sea. These disputes are not new but have escalated in recent years, involving multiple nations claiming overlapping areas. The situation at Panatag Shoal is particularly delicate,…
To address China’s declining population, Chen Songxi, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has proposed lowering the legal marriage age to 18. This proposal aims to boost fertility rates and “unleash reproductive potential” in the face of a demographic downturn. Chen’s proposal includes lowering the marriage age,…
Report by Richard Sanders and 國際和平禁毒基金會《 IFPEOC 》 會員 Olivia Lan February 21, 2025 Beijing and Bangkok are ramping up their efforts to curb criminal gangs originating from China, which have been involved in scamming and kidnapping Chinese tourists in Thailand. The recent crackdown has led to a decline in Chinese tourists, who are increasingly…
Recently, China’s Foreign Ministry strongly disapproved of the United States’ decision to revise a fact sheet on Taiwan, which removed the phrase “we do not support Taiwan independence.” The Chinese government has accused the U.S. of “gravely backpedalling” on its Taiwan position, signalling a significant shift in the United States diplomatic stance. Taiwan’s government has…
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also known as the One Belt, One Road (OBOR), is a colossal infrastructure and economic development project launched by China in 2013. Spearheaded by Chinese President Xi Jinping, it aims to enhance global trade and stimulate economic growth across Asia and beyond by building a vast network of trade…
In a significant move to strengthen its network coverage in China, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced the resumption of its direct flights between Manila and Beijing starting March 30. This development is a welcome boost for trade and tourism between the two nations. Expanding Reach in China PAL’s decision to reinstate flights to Beijing is…
Taiwan’s Digital Ministry has recently issued a directive urging government departments to avoid using DeepSeek’s AI service, citing significant national information security risks. The ministry highlighted concerns over cross-border transmission and information leakage, emphasizing that using DeepSeek’s technology could endanger the country’s sensitive data.
