South Korea’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals Threatened by Industrial Mega-Projects, New Report Warns

SEOUL – South Korea’s stated ambition to significantly expand its renewable energy capacity to 220 gigawatts (GW) by 2040 faces a formidable challenge, with a new report suggesting that the…

Hong Kong’s Ecotourism Hotspots Overwhelmed During National Day Break, Greenpeace Warns of Growing Overtourism

Hong Kong’s pristine natural landscapes, celebrated for their ecological significance and recreational value, faced immense pressure during mainland China’s week-long National Day holiday. Data meticulously collected by Greenpeace Hong Kong…

Hong Kong Government Pledges HK$2.3 Billion to Combat Record-Low Birth Rates with Extended Baby Bonus Scheme

Hong Kong is poised to significantly bolster its efforts to reverse a concerning demographic trend of record-low birth rates, with the government announcing an extension of its popular baby bonus…

Supreme People’s Court Opinions on Hearing Cases of AI-Related Disputes

The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of China has officially released a comprehensive set of judicial opinions aimed at standardizing the adjudication of legal disputes involving artificial intelligence (AI), marking a…

China’s Data Centers and Cloud Providers Show Increased Renewable Energy Use Amidst Surging AI Demand

Data center and cloud computing providers in China demonstrated a sustained commitment to increasing their renewable energy usage through 2025, a new report by Greenpeace East Asia reveals. The findings…

Strategic Priorities for Taiwan’s Semiconductor and AI Leadership Amid Global Computing Revolutions and Energy Constraints

As the global artificial intelligence computing revolution accelerates, the semiconductor industry has transitioned from a niche technical sector to the cornerstone of national resilience and international technological competitiveness. Taiwan’s current…

Climate Change as Told by Autumn Flavours

TOKYO (Sept. 17, 2026) — Japan’s vital agricultural regions are experiencing a stark increase in crop-damaging heat days, with some areas seeing up to a 43-day surge over the past…

AmCham Taiwan Committee Outlines Strategic Roadmap for Digital Resilience and Technological Leadership in 2025 White Paper

The Digital Economy and Technology Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan has issued a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at fortifying the island’s technological infrastructure and regulatory…

Teenage Sensation Yu Zidi Spearheads China’s Swimming Dominance at Asian Games, Sets Sights on Olympic Glory

Yu Zidi, the prodigious Chinese swimmer who etched her name into the annals of sporting history last year by becoming the youngest-ever medallist at the swimming world championships at just…

Rights group, relatives accuse China of using torture in prison

China persists in using torture on prisoners to force confessions, including severe beatings and the deliberate withholding of critical medical care, a prominent human rights group, Chinese Human Rights Defenders…