Tag: Asia & Pacific

LIVE NOW: What Does the Future Hold for Taiwan?–A Brookings Event

May 25, 2023
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In a conversation held by Brookings Institution at 3:00 p.m. ET on May 25, experts share their perspectives on the future of Taiwan’s domestic politics, cross-Strait relations, and U.S.–Taiwan relations. Brookings Institution fellow Ryan Hass will moderate the event. …

A Family of North Koreans Defect to South Korea by Boat, Defying All Odds Authorities Say

May 25, 2023
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On a pitch-black stormy night, a small fishing boat appeared near the Northern Limit Line (NLL), the disputed maritime boundary between North and South Korea in the Yellow Sea. Around midnight on May 6, South Korea’s military detected the boat heading toward the NLL from the North Korean side, according to ChannelA, a South Korean…

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Paraguay Is Open to Trade With China Without Cutting Taiwan Ties: President

May 25, 2023
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Paraguay’s outgoing President Mario Abdo Benitez said on May 24 that his nation is open to trade with any country, including China, but will not bow to Chinese pressure to cut off Taiwan. At the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, Benitez hinted that China had refused to do business with the South American nation due…

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White House Condemns China for Micron Ban But Will Keep Communications Open

May 25, 2023
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The White House has condemned the Chinese regime for its ban on purchases of memory chips from the American company Micron on May 24, saying it’s retaliation over the recent G7 statement. However, the White House expressed that Beijing’s sanction won’t affect Washington’s efforts to improve communication with China. White House national security spokesperson John…

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Japan Defense Paper Warns of China’s Progress Towards ‘World-Class Military’

May 25, 2023
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Japan has raised the alarm over China’s rapid military buildup in its draft defense paper, suggesting the Chinese regime may be preparing to move up its plan to build a “world-class military” by the mid-21st century. The draft paper referred to Beijing as Japan’s “greatest strategic challenge” and warned that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…

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First Russian Hypersonic Missile Scientist to Go on Trial Over Suspected Treason With China

May 24, 2023
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The first of three Russian hypersonic missile scientists to be arrested on suspicion of treason will go on trial next week, the court handling the case said on Wednesday. The criminal case against Anatoly Maslov, 76, will open in St. Petersburg’s city court on June 1, the court said on its website. He and two colleagues…

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US, South Korea Issue Fresh North Korea Sanctions on ‘Illicit’ IT Workforce

May 24, 2023
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The United States and South Korea on Tuesday announced new North Korea sanctions related to thousands of IT workers, many operating in China and Russia, whose labors allegedly help fund weapons of mass destruction and missile programs, they said. One individual, Kim Sang Man, and the North Korea-based Chinyong Information Technology Cooperation Company were sanctioned…

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Australia Installs 100 Nest Boxes to Nurture Native Species in Its Most Populated City

May 24, 2023
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The Australian city of Sydney has installed over 100 nest boxes to serve as homes in place of the wildlife sanctuaries destroyed amid land clearing, urbanisation, and other human impacts. Nest boxes—designed for animals to roost, nest, rear their young, and use as a temporary shelter from poor weather—provide much-needed accommodation for Sydney’s other “housing…

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Over 100 Nest Boxes Installed to Nurture Native Species in Australia’s Most Populous City

May 24, 2023
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The Australian city of Sydney has installed over 100 nest boxes to serve as homes in place of the wildlife sanctuaries destroyed amid land clearing, urbanisation, and other human impacts. Nest boxes—designed for animals to roost, nest, rear their young, and use as a temporary shelter from poor weather—provide much-needed accommodation for Sydney’s other “housing…

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G-7 Statement on China ‘Late in the Game’: Cybersecurity Expert

May 24, 2023
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As the G-7 leaders doubled down on their opposition to China in the latest summit in Japan last week, their statement is long overdue, according to John Mills, former director of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and international affairs at the Department of Defense. The summit in Japan, held from May 19 to 21, saw the attendance…

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