Asia & Pacific

Tokyo’s Latest Missile Plan Could Thwart Chinese Invasion of Taiwan: Analysts

A Japanese planned missile deployment will deter Beijing’s activities in the region and buy the US–Japan alliance crucial time to block a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Hong Kong Court Overturns Jimmy Lai’s Fraud Conviction

Hong Kong court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud convictions, a rare win as he still faces 20 years in prison on a separate national security case.
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Tokyo to Host US-Driven Indo-Pacific Energy Meeting in March

Tokyo is set to host the inaugural Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum as part of President Trump’s energy strategy later this year.

Former South Korean President Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Insurrection

Former South Korean President Yoon Sook Yeol was found guilty and sentenced to life for abuse of authority and orchestrating an insurrection.

Japanese Companies Quietly Pulling Back From China Over Increased Instability: Insiders

Security fears, political risk, and supply-chain de-risking are reshaping how Japanese companies view China’s manufacturing future.

Takaichi’s Ruling Bloc Wins Landslide Election in Japan’s Lower House

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling coalition swept to a single-party majority victory in a critical parliamentary election on Feb. 8.

Malaysia Lifts Ban on X’s AI Chatbot Grok

Malaysia will lift its ban on Grok following X’s implementation of measures so that the AI chatbot complied with local law on safety.

Taiwan Seeks Arrest of Chinese Smartphone Maker OnePlus CEO Over Illegal Hires

TAIPEI–Taiwan prosecutors have issued an arrest ‍warrant for the chief executive officer of ‍Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, alleging he...