China’s Covert Nexus: How a Decentralized Manufacturing Plain Fuels Iran’s Drone Warfare and Challenges Global Sanctions

The ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf has been significantly shaped by extensive Iranian drone deployments, raising profound concerns internationally. When pressed on these strikes in mid-March, the Ministry of…

China Urges Protection of Palestinian Rights Amidst Global Condemnation of Israel’s New Death Penalty Bill

China has officially called for the protection of Palestinian rights, issuing a significant statement on Friday following Israel’s recent approval of a controversial bill that allows for the execution of…

High-level advisory panel pitches 15-year pollution fight, but holds China up as model

A prominent international advisory body has lauded China’s significant strides in environmental protection and proposed a comprehensive 15-year strategy to combat pollution, as outlined in a draft recommendation report released…

Navigating China’s 2026 Transit Ecosystem: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Alipay for International Travelers

As of early 2026, China’s domestic infrastructure has achieved a state of near-total digital integration, where the smartphone has replaced the physical wallet in every facet of public movement. For…

Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison as Hong Kong Court Delivers Landmark Ruling Against Apple Daily Leadership

In a decision that has reverberated across the global journalistic community, a Hong Kong court on Monday sentenced 78-year-old media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, marking the…

16th Executive Council Meeting of Asian Buddhists Conference for Peace Endorses His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Affirmation of Continuation of the Institution of Dalai Lama

The assembly brought together a diverse range of high-ranking monastics, scholars, and political dignitaries from across Asia, emphasizing the collective voice of the Mahayana and Theravada traditions. Among the primary…

Global: Amnesty chief calls on states to step up resistance to attacks on gender justice and women’s rights at CSW70

The global landscape for gender justice is currently navigating a period of unprecedented volatility, marked by both regressive legislative shifts and a burgeoning movement of grassroots resistance. Against this backdrop,…

Taipei City Government Launches Experimental Pedestrian Traffic Rules to Address Digital Distraction and Urban Mobility Disparity

The Taipei City Government has officially inaugurated a sweeping pilot program designed to overhaul the city’s pedestrian infrastructure, introducing a series of unconventional traffic regulations aimed at "optimizing pedestrian flow…

Protesters Gather at Liberty Plaza to Demand the Dismantling of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall as a Step Toward Transitional Justice

On a day marked by both solemn remembrance and active political agitation, several hundred demonstrators gathered in the heart of Taipei to demand the immediate dismantling of the Chiang Kai-shek…

Hong Kong Court of Appeal Upholds Convictions in "Hong Kong 47" Case, Drawing Sharp Criticism

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has upheld the convictions of twelve defendants in the "Hong Kong 47" case, a landmark prosecution under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law (NSL). The…