Taiwan
China warns of strong measures if U.S. Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a news conference in China on December 20, 2021. China warned on Thursday it would take strong measures if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, following media reports she would go next week. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images China warned on Thursday […]
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There are big shake-ups in the latest list of Asia’s 100 ‘best’ restaurants
Hong Kong is the top destination in Asia for foodies this year, according to new rankings released by the 50 Best organization. The city is home to 16 of the region’s “best” 100 restaurants, as shown in the list, released in two parts in March. Thailand and Japan tied for second place, each with 13 […]
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Solomon Islands says security deal with China won’t include military base
Smoke rises from the Chinatown district of Honiara last November. Riots struck the country after Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of China. Charley Piringi | AFP | Getty Images Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday it won’t […]
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‘For the first time in history anyone can join a war’: Volunteers join Russia-Ukraine cyber fight
Cyber warfare is being waged, not only between Ukraine and Russia, but on behalf of these countries by “digital soldiers” from around the world. Rapeepong Puttakumwong | Moment | Getty Images Cyber warfare related to the Ukraine-Russia conflict is surging as digital volunteers from around the world enter the fight. The number of cyberattacks being […]
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