Taiwanese men's doubles badminton pair Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan today (21st) defeated the world No. 2 Indonesian pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the quarterfinals of the World Badminton Championships with scores of 21-19 and 21-16, advancing to the semifinals and guaranteeing

France's Directorate General of Public Finance (DGFiP) experienced a massive data breach earlier this year, but this is just the latest in a series of cyberattacks targeting government departments. The government has launched an emergency plan to strengthen information security and will establish a

Pacific island nation officials told Agence France-Presse that several governments jointly cracked down on illegal fishing in August, detaining four Chinese and Indonesian fishing vessels. A statement from the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) to AFP stated that the governments of Kiriba

Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has recently sought to "reset" Sino-Philippine relations. However, the front line of verbal exchanges between Philippine government departments or officials and the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines' social media platforms continues to expand, es

Chou Man-chih, chairperson of the Taiwan New Immigrants Care Association, was instructed by the CCP's united front work department to assist a Labor Party legislative candidate, who is also a mainland spouse, in her election campaign in an attempt to secure a legislative seat. The Taiwan High Court

Taiwanese popular music is once again making inroads into Southeast Asia! The "Taiwan Beats" Indonesian business exchange group, organized by the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development of the Ministry of Culture, departed today (21st). Led by Tom Shu-Jung Tang, Chairman of Greener Gras

The Representative Office in Thailand issued a statement today (21st) condemning the Chinese Embassy in Thailand for interfering in the "Sun Yat-sen Lecture" held by the Thai Chinese Association on the 16th, using it as an opportunity to deliver united front and false narratives. The office also cri

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains uncontrolled. Lin Ming-cheng, spokesperson for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), announced today (21st) that Taiwan will extend border control measures for the Democratic Republic of Congo by 90 days, including prohibiting entry, re

Father Xu Jingshan, an American citizen born in China and serving at the Beigang Catholic Church in Yunlin, who has been preaching in Taiwan for 20 years, encountered a roadblock last year when attempting to obtain an ID card through the "Mackay Plan" due to his birthplace being China. With the assi

Regarding recent Taiwan-related incidents involving ASEAN countries, such as joint exercises between Indonesia and China, and remarks about the "One China" principle by the Malaysian Prime Minister, scholar Zhao Wenzhi analyzed in an interview today (21st) that ASEAN remains closely related to count

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of Thailand's largest opposition party, the Move Forward Party, posted on Facebook today (21st) stating that he had dinner with Taiwan's Representative to Thailand, David Ta-lin Chu, and his delegation on the evening of the 20th. Hung Ming-chien, a scholar who has l

The recent appearance of Indonesian and Chinese warships in the waters east of Taiwan has drawn international attention. At the time, Indonesia claimed it was merely a routine "passing exercise" (PASSEX). However, Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin clearly stated on the 21st in Jakarta

The National Immigration Agency's Border Affairs Corps, Songshan Airport Detachment, recently discovered that Chinese nationals applying to come to Taiwan under the guise of visiting relatives were found during entry inspections to have purposes inconsistent with their approved permits. Seven cases

Chinese and Indonesian Foreign and Defense Ministers held talks today (21st), with both sides expected to focus on security, political, and economic issues. Indonesia is currently trying to maintain a balanced relationship with both China and the United States amidst escalating trade conflicts and t

Recently, relevant Taiwanese authorities have cracked down on a shocking international drug smuggling case. This incident is not only a painful lesson but also a crucial warning to all friends living and working in Taiwan! 📰 Case Summary: On April 6th this year, at Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport, a 35

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam and Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) held a seminar on the 20th, attracting approximately 80 participants from Taiwan's and Vietnam's industry, government, and academia. Facing the talent gap in technology and management for Taiwanese busine

Following concerns over the prolonged deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, US media reported on the 20th that the USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East to replace the Lincoln. This move leaves the United States temporarily without any aircraft carriers deployed in the Pacific region

The divorce saga of Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, continues. Her ex-husband, Chao Chien-ming, returned to Taiwan last night (20th). A large number of media outlets were waiting at Kaohsiung Airport. After entering the country, Chao Chien-ming remained silent and only di

Min Zin, a Burmese researcher of American nationality, was arrested by Chinese authorities in June. The U.S. Department of State announced on the 20th that it has determined Min Zin was being illegally detained, making his release a top priority for the U.S. According to Reuters, the State Departme

During a Republican primary debate in South Carolina, U.S. Senator Darline Graham Nordone, a Republican, was unable to answer questions about whether the United States has national security interests in Taiwan and the South China Sea, admitting, "National security is not my strong suit," which drew