Tag: Asia & Pacific

Sentencing of US Residents’ Family Member Over Faith Reveals ‘True Nature of the CCP’: Congressman

April 22, 2023
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The sentencing of a family member of two Florida residents because of his faith has revealed the “true nature” of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.). “No one should be jailed for exercising their faith. This is the true nature of the CCP—and it’s why we must continue working hard…

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Sentencing of US Residents’ Family Over Faith Reveals ‘True Nature of the CCP’: Congressman

April 22, 2023
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The sentencing of a family member of two Florida residents because of their faith has revealed the “true nature” of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.). “No one should be jailed for exercising their faith. This is the true nature of the CCP—and it’s why we must continue working hard…

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Official Chinese Data Depict Soaring Exports to South Asia; Economic Institutions Uncover True Status

April 22, 2023
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News Analysis The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently claimed that China’s economic growth is stable, citing a double-digit spike in exports to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in March. Some financial institutions revealed that official data could not conclude that China’s exports are rebounding as various factors need to be considered. On April…

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Japan Prepares to Shoot Down North Korea Satellite If It Falls on Japan

April 22, 2023
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TOKYO—Japan’s Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Saturday ordered the country’s military to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite should it fall within Japan’s territory. Hamada ordered the Self-Defense Forces to make necessary preparations as he could potentially “order the destruction of ballistic missiles,” the Defense Ministry said in a statement. Japan’s Defense…

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DeSantis to Visit Japan, South Korea, Israel, UK Amid 2024 Speculation

April 21, 2023
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Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a multi-country tour—with stops in Japan, South Korea, Israel, and the United Kingdom—to promote economic ties between his state and the foreign nations. The trade mission, organized in conjunction with Enterprise Florida, will take off next week. “Florida has the 15th largest economy in the world, and that…

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North Korean Youth Risk Harsh Punishment to Access Outside Media

April 21, 2023
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Young Koreans are quietly defying censorship laws by consuming foreign music and other media, offering hope for change in one of the world’s most secretive and repressive states. Emissaries of the South Korean government shared that assessment during a forum on human rights in North Korea held in Washington on April 20, emphasizing both the…

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Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Hopeful: Dr. William Lai

April 21, 2023
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Taiwan’s pro-independence ruling party has nominated Vice President Lai Ching-te (or William Lai) as its 2024 presidential candidate ahead of next January’s election. Lai’s supporters believe that he could mend Taiwan’s political divide and stand up to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Unlike some Taiwanese politicians, Lai is unafraid to address cross-strait issues head-on. He…

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Final Livestock Ship Departs New Zealand as Export Ban Comes Into Force

April 21, 2023
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The last consignment of New Zealand’s livestock departed the port of New Plymouth on Friday as the government’s ban on livestock exports by sea went into effect for animal welfare reasons. Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor said that New Zealand’s exports of live animals by sea had ceased after a two-year transition period ended. “Our…

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Thefts Prompt 17 States to Urge Recall of Kia, Hyundai Cars

April 21, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal, a response to a sharp increase in thefts fueled by a viral social media challenge. Some Kia and Hyundai cars sold in the United States over the last…

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Japan Kickstarts Indo-Pacific Warship Tour With Eye on China

April 21, 2023
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Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) deployed its fleet on Thursday to begin an Indo-Pacific tour to bolster defense cooperation in the face of mounting military threats from communist China. The annual Indo-Pacific deployment will run until Sept. 17, and the MSDF fleet will make port calls in 17 countries, including the Pacific island nations of…

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