投稿者: Helen Davidson in Taipei
Washington accuses Beijing of ‘flagrant violation’ of commitments and says one party, two systems ideal is ‘now merely a fig leaf’Hong Kong and Chinese officials could face further sanctions from the United States over a new law that disqualified four …
Citizens urged to report suspected breaches of controversial security lawHong Kong police have received more than 2,500 tip-offs since the launch of a hotline for people to report suspected breaches of the city’s sweeping national security law.The mult…
Choy Yuk-ling reportedly held over film about claims of police collusion with armed thugsHong Kong police have arrested a journalist at a public broadcaster, reportedly in relation to a documentary about the 2019 Yuen Long incident, when police were ac…
Increase in sorties comes amid reported unease in Taipei over softer China stance if Joe Biden wins US presidency China’s military sent planes towards Taiwan on 25 of the 31 days of October, the highest frequency of the antagonistic sorties all year, a…
The legislators were arrested over a May parliamentary hearing that saw lawmakers clash violently over control of a subcommitteeHong Kong police have arrested seven pro-democracy legislators over a parliamentary meeting which descended into violence in…
Pride march follows national success story in curbing Covid-19 pandemicAt the entrance to Taipei’s Pride march on Saturday, Pearl Jain and Lance Xie held up a sign offering free hugs. Similar placards were waved above the pulsating crowd of 100,000 swe…
Police in Chongqing, south-western China, detain man on drugs charges after his benevolence caused traffic chaosChinese police have arrested a man after he scattered a “heavenly rain of banknotes” on commuters from his apartment window while allegedly …
Tong Chung, who was arrested on Tuesday as he attempted to shelter in the US consulate, is the second to be charged under national security law A Hong Kong court has denied bail to a 19-year-old activist who was arrested under the national security law…
Two female soldiers and their civilian partners are due to take part in this year’s ceremonyTwo same-sex couples are to be married in the Taiwanese army’s annual mass wedding ceremony this week, in a first after the island’s government legalised marria…
Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Raytheon named along with US officials who played a role in weapons salesChina will sanction several major defence companies in retaliation for multibillion dollar US arms sales to Taiwan, the f…
In private letter Yang reveals he spent a decade spying in countries including Hong Kong and the US, according to friendHAn Australian writer detained in China on charges of espionage spent a decade working as a Chinese spy, including in Hong Kong and …
Meeting called with Germany’s consul general to lodge objections in what Hong Kong regards as ‘internal matters’ to ChinaHong Kong has accused Germany of “harbouring criminals” after it granted asylum to a student who fled charges over last year’s pro-…