[Analytics] Two elephants are fighting
The recent clash between India and China in Ladakh highlighted that these two Asian giants…
Taiwan
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) is an economy of 23.5 million people. In 1991, the year it joined APEC, the current GDP of Chinese Taipei was recorded at USD 187 billion, while its per capita GDP was USD 9,000. The GDP of Chinese Taipei more than doubled by 2016, at USD 573 billion, as did its per capita GDP at USD 24,000.
Foreign arrivals to S. Korea stand at little over 30,000 in May
SEOUL, Jul 3, 2020, Yonhap. The number of foreign arrivals in South Korea reached just…
Vietnam considers reopening of international flight routes
HANOI, Jul 2, 2020, Vietnam News. Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport will consider the reopening of…
Japan to begin talks with Taiwan, Brunei on easing travel curbs
TOKYO, Jul 1, 2020, Kyodo. Japan could begin talks with Taiwan and Brunei as early…
Demosisto, Studentlocalism, National Front political groups to cease operations in Hong Kong as security law passes
TAIPEI, Jul 1, 2020, Taiwan News. Three political groups have announced that they will disband…
[Analytics] Who China’s Xi Jinping really wants to win the 2020 US election
China is creating new facts on the ground, expanding its influence across the world –…
[Analytics] Can China be removed from UN Security Council?
Of late, most of those calling for China’s removal from the UNSC are Indians, clearly…
Vietnam’s PM warns of economic calamity at ASEAN summit
HANOI, Jun 26, 2020, AFP. Vietnam on Friday (June 26) warned that the virus pandemic…
Taiwan can help feed countries facing food insecurity amid coronavirus
TAIPEI, JUn 23, 2020, Taiwan News. Taiwan is proving it can contribute to food security…
[Analytics] The US Navy is ready for trouble in the South China Sea or near Taiwan
Not only do these types of operations extend the Navy’s ability to attack inland targets…
Vote in Japan to change status of disputed islands threatens to raise tensions with China
HONG KONG, Jun 22, 2020, CNN. A bill that changes the status of an island…
Chinese coast guard rams Vietnamse fishing boat
HANOI, Jun 21, 2020, News.com.au. A Chinese Coast Guard vessel has rammed a Vietnamese fishing…