Asia & Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sept. 7 that he is stepping down, following two election losses.

South Korea Stops ‘Voice of Freedom’ Radio Broadcasts Aimed at North Korea

South Korea halted a propaganda radio program into North Korea on Sept. 1, aiming to ease tensions and boost deescalation efforts, the defense ministry said.
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Taiwan Prosecutors Charge 3 People for Allegedly Stealing TSMC Trade Secrets

Prosecutors indicted 3 individuals for allegedly stealing trade secrets from TSMC to help Japanese equipment supplier secure more orders from chipmaker.

South Korea Removes Loudspeakers Along Border With North Korea

Admin of S. Korean President Lee has started removing the loudspeakers used to blast propaganda info about the outside world into N. Korea.

FBI Opens New Zealand Office to ‘Counter the CCP,’ Says Patel

FBI opened office in Wellington, NZ, expanding presence in Pacific to address security threats—including cybercrime, espionage, and influence from CCP.

Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Meet in Malaysia to Discuss Cease-Fire

Thai and Cambodian leaders indicated they'd meet in Malaysia and enter into cease-fire negotiations after President Trump intervened on Saturday.

Thailand, Cambodia Seek End to Deadly Border Clashes After Trump’s Trade Ultimatum

Trump said leaders of Thailand and Cambodia sought to end deadly border clashes after he threatened to withhold trade deals unless the fighting stops.

Taiwan’s China-Friendly Opposition Lawmakers Survive Recall Vote

Twenty-four opposition lawmakers, and a mayor, survived Taiwan’s recall vote, leaving China-friendly Kuomintang on track to maintain legislative majority.