Asia & Pacific

Hong Kong Buildings Blaze Kills at Least 36 People, Hundreds Missing

At least 36 people were killed and 279 were missing after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades ripped through high-rise towers under bamboo scaffolding.

Taiwan’s Premier Rejects Xi’s ‘Return to China’ Call

Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai rejected a call by CCP leader Xi Jinping for Taiwan to “return to China,” saying that is not an option for his country.
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US Lifts Tariffs on Philippine Agricultural Exports Worth $1 Billion

Nearly half of the Philippines’ $14.5 billion in exports to the United States will be free from the reciprocal tariffs, Manila officials said.

Trump Says Cambodia, Thailand ‘Going to Be Fine’ After Calls Over Conflict

Trump said Thailand and Cambodia would “be fine” after he tried to mediate their border dispute, though Thailand still demanded an apology.

Taiwanese Influencers Push Back After China Issues Bounties for Their Arrest

China’s bounties on Taiwanese influencers sparked satirical pushback and renewed debate in Taiwan over CCP pressure tactics.

US Agrees to $330 Million Sale of Fighter Jets to Taiwan, Drawing Rebuke From China

US agreed to a $330 million deal for the sale of fighter jets and other aircraft parts to Taiwan on Nov. 13, prompting anger from China.

Taiwan Wants to Deepen Ties With Israel, Foreign Minister Says

Taiwan wants to deepen its ties with Israel because of its support for the island nation, the country’s foreign minister said on Nov. 12.

China Exaggerates Taiwan Independence Claims to Justify Aggression, Lawmaker Says

Smith said he sees no evidence Taiwan seeks independence, arguing China exaggerates the issue to justify its increasingly aggressive stance.