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Airlines add flights, travel agency bookings spike as Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan ease border restrictions
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Taiwan Lifts Arrival Quarantine October 13, 2022: Taiwan on Thursday announced what had been unofficially communicated earlier. Visitors can enter Taiwan ...
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Airlines add flights, travel agency bookings spike as Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan ease border restrictions
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Taiwan Lifts Arrival Quarantine October 13, 2022: Taiwan on Thursday announced what had been unofficially communicated earlier. Visitors can enter Taiwan ...
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Oppenheimer has just been released in Japan - so what do people in Hiroshima think?
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Exclusive: Taiwan's navy chief to visit U.S. next week, sources say: Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States from next week to attend a ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan's Navy Chief to Visit U.S. for Military Talks, Sources Say
- Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss enhancing bilateral naval cooperation amid rising threats from China.
- Unlike visits by senior officials from allies like Japan and Britain, Taiwanese official visits, especially in the military, are discreet and often not officially confirmed.
- Taiwan and the United States have had no official diplomatic or military relationship since 1979, when the U.S. switched recognition to Beijing, although the United States is bound by law to provide the island with the means to defend itself.
- The U.S. and Taiwan are trying to line up a Tang-Franchetti meeting, which has not been confirmed, said one source, a U.S. official.
Japan FX Chief Calls Yen’s Slump Unusual, Vows to Act if Needed: Japan’s top currency official said recent yen weakness is odd and out of line with current ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/japan-fx-chief-calls-yen-s-slump-unusual-vows-to-act-if-needed
Investors Shun China and India, Reward Japan as Earnings Season Winds Down: As the Asia-Pacific reporting season takes a breather, a look at how investors have ...
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China’s Charm Offensive Aims to to Win Back Wary Investors: Hello, this is Josh Xiao in Singapore.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-29/china-s-charm-offensive-aims-to-to-win-back-wary-investors
Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Japanese city to allow kids to miss 3 days of school per year for more family time - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0na/023000c
With China EV launch, Xiaomi's 'Thor' takes on Elon Musk: He was called China's answer to Steve Jobs for taking Xiaomi from scrappy startup to an electronics ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/with-china-ev-launch-xiaomis-thor-takes-elon-musk-2024-03-29/
Quick Glance: Xiaomi's 'Thor' Challenges Elon Musk with China EV Launch
- Lei Jun, Xiaomi's co-founder and CEO, unveils a highly anticipated electric car in China that challenges Tesla's 'Thor'.
- Xiaomi's EV marketing strategy mirrors Elon Musk's approach, with Lei Jun being dubbed 'Thor' by fans.
- Xiaomi's SU7 model enters the Chinese EV market at an attractive price, with production supported by Beijing authorities.
- Venturing into the premium market poses new challenges for Xiaomi, despite receiving significant orders for the SU7 model.
China's chipmaking tool purchases skyrocket — imports up 256% in the face of intensifying U.S. sanctions
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/chinas-chipmaking-tool-purchases-skyrocket-imports-up-256-in-the-face-of-intensifying-us-sanctions
Seasonal winds to cool northern Taiwan Tuesday - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 26 (CNA) Temperatures in northern Taiwan are expected to fall 6-7 degrees Celsius on ...
focustaiwan.tw/society/202403260005
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults: Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.
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US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
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Bus crash sends 7 students to hospital in northern Taiwan | Taiwan News | Mar. 28, 2024 16:58
taiwannews.com.tw/news/5132202
Chinese firms' fundraisings in limbo as IPOs scrutinised at home and abroad: Chinese companies are staring at the prospects of a drought of new equity capital as ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/chinese-firms-fundraisings-limbo-ipos-scrutinised-home-abroad-2024-03-28/
Opinion | Bidenomics Is Making China Angry. That’s OK.: Trump talked tough, but Biden is wielding a big stick.
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/opinion/biden-trump-china.html
“Shōgun” series: Japan without Western clichés: The new adaptation of the series “Shōgun” with mostly Japanese actors aims to avoid the West’s entrenched ...
freitag.de/autoren/the-guardian/serie-shogun-japan-ohne-westklischees
Taiwan sees US support unchanged no matter who wins election: Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Thursday it believes U.S. support will remain unchanged no matter ...
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US Govt working on list of Chinese fabs barred from advanced chipmaking tools as China's stockpiling spree continues
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/us-govt-slow-walks-list-of-chinese-fabs-barred-from-advanced-chipmaking-tools-as-chinas-stockpiling-spree-continues
Hai Kun on schedule for delivery next year: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/03/29/2003815660
Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
apnews.com/article/china-us-trade-economy-xi-jinping-62568f1f1ba1f5d722e0e7795bb0bac6
Quick Glance: Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Technology Restrictions
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not hinder the country’s progress.
- In 2023, the Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements on machinery used to make advanced processor chips.
- Xi cautioned against scientific and technological barriers that could lead to division and confrontation.
- Rutte emphasized the importance of protecting ASML's interests while acknowledging that national security takes precedence over economic interests.
Turnout for CPBL pre-season games nearly triples - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 28 (CNA) The professional baseball league in Taiwan has seen impressive growth in ...
focustaiwan.tw/sports/202403280017
All about nepo baby Nicholas Tse, the son of movie stars, Cecilia Cheung’s ex-husband and Faye Wong’s boyfriend
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China's Country Garden delays publication of 2023 financial results: Country Garden , China's largest private property developer, delayed the publication of its ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-country-garden-delays-publication-2023-financial-results-2024-03-28/
Hong Kong woman, 71, charged with murder after dementia-suffering husband, 84, found dead in bed
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in Kumamoto Prefecture - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0na/013000c
China's Boao Forum Latest: Officials, Executives to Discuss AI to Geopolitics
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Kobayashi Pharma confirms 5th death linked to its supplements - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. said Friday that it has confirmed a ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0na/020000c
Taipei Zoo to increase ticket prices | Taiwan News | Mar. 28, 2024 17:50
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China Airlines to expand fleet by 8 aircraft in 2024 - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 27 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL) is expanding its fleet by eight new aircraft ...
focustaiwan.tw/business/202403270024
Bernese dialect: Stuwi Aebersold (formerly Phon Roll) has a new band: Stuwi Aebersold was a guitarist with Phon Roll. Together with Züri West they provided the ...
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Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
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Art Basel Hong Kong: What to See and Do at Biggest Art Event of the Year: Welcome to Hong Kong Edition, your guide to the people and money shaking up the Asian ...
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Taiwan Steel Group to acquire Burger King franchise rights | Taiwan News | Mar. 27, 2024 14:33
taiwannews.com.tw/news/5131159
Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time: Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/27/mumbai-overtakes-beijing-to-become-asias-billionaire-capital-for-first-time.html
Alibaba to buy Cainiao stake for up to $3.75 billion as it drops IPO plan: Alibaba Group said on Tuesday it was offering to buy the 36% of Cainiao it does not ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/alibaba-dumps-logistics-arm-ipo-buy-rest-cainiao-stake-up-38-bln-2024-03-26/
Opinion | Don’t Look Away From What’s Happening in Hong Kong: As Beijing cracks down, Hong Kongers are purging evidence of their lost liberties.
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/opinion/hong-kong-law-freedom.html
Japan's Feb. factory output falls 0.1% on weak auto sector - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's industrial output in February fell 0.1 percent from the ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0bu/006000c
Taiwan’s China Airlines to take delivery of 8 aircraft in 2024 | Taiwan News | Mar. 27, 2024 15:37
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Hong Kong swelters in record March heat after coolest start in eight years: Hong Kong temperatures climbed to above 31 degrees Celsius (88 degrees Fahrenheit) ...
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Quick Glance: Unusual Heat in Hong Kong Following Cool March Start
- This week, temperatures in Hong Kong rose to above 31 degrees Celsius, a record for March and just a week after the financial hub experienced its coldest start in the past eight years.
- According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the 31.5 degrees Celsius recorded on Sunday was the highest ever in March since recording began in 1884.
- The record heat comes only a week after the Chinese special administrative region had an unusually cold start to the month with temperatures around 16 degrees Celsius.
- The observatory predicts that temperatures will slightly decrease on Wednesday to a low of 21 degrees Celsius.
Taiwan woman suffers kidney failure after taking supplement with Japan pharma's ingredient - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2a/00m/0na/002000c
Young boxing league breathes new life into Taiwan sport scene - Focus Taiwan: When Lin Yu-jun (林榆鈞) won a silver medal in the men's boxing 57-63 ...
focustaiwan.tw/sports/202403280010
Itochu and BCG team on AI-powered business consulting in Japan: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu and U.S.-based Boston Consulting Group will start a joint ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Itochu-and-BCG-team-on-AI-powered-business-consulting-in-Japan
Academia Sinica and CSBC sign a marine energy deal: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/03/26/2003815491
Satire TV show strikes a generation-spanning chord in Japan: 'Extremely Inappropriate' uses a time-traveling protagonist to humorously highlight the gap between ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/03/29/tv-streaming/extremely-inappropriate-tv-netflix/
Hong Kong Bankers With China Expertise Face Grim Reality After Layoffs, Cuts: Finance professionals with Chinese expertise were highly sought after five years ...
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Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub: PENANG, Malaysia -- Taiwanese industrial computer maker Advantech is stepping up investment in ...
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Japan's tale of two economies: BOJ hike and stock boom yet to trickle down: TOKYO -- As labor unions at Japan's largest corporations celebrated their ...
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DGBAS increases CPI growth forecast: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/03/26/2003815460
China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up: HONG KONG -- The severity of the financial damage to China's distressed property developers ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/China-debt-crunch/China-s-distressed-property-developer-losses-start-to-pile-up
Taiwan union demands 25% pay raise for foreign English teachers | Taiwan News | Mar. 27, 2024 11:18
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Taiwan tests air defences in early morning missile drills: Taiwan tested its air defences on Tuesday in early morning drills using surface-to-air missiles ...
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Rights Infringement by AI: Intellectual Property Laws Essential to Respect Human Effort, Creativity
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240329-177524/
UK ‘slow to hold China to account’ for cyber-attacks against MPs and voters: As deputy PM expected to impose sanctions, head of international alliance says ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/cyber-attacks-china-uk
China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/26/china-cyber-attack-uk-us-explained-hack-apt-31
Quick Glance: Unveiling the Cyber-Attacks: Unraveling the Culprits Behind the Hacking Operation
- The US and UK have imposed sanctions on individuals and groups that they say targeted politicians, journalists and critics of Beijing in an extensive cyber espionage campaign allegedly operated by an arm of China’s ministry of state security.
- APT 31, also known as Zirconium, Violet Typhoon, Judgment Panda and Altaire, is run by China’s ministry of state security from the city of Wuhan and has been linked to high-profile attacks.
- The US and UK allege that the hacking campaign targeted both a broad swathe of private individuals as well as strategically important companies and government officials.
- The Biden administration blamed China for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software in 2021, stating that the goal of the operation was to repress critics of the Chinese regime, compromise government institutions, and steal trade secrets.
China will be a driving force for the world economic recovery, official says: China aims to be strong driving force for the world economic recovery this year ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-economy-will-provide-strong-driving-force-world-recovery-2024-03-28/
Sentence for Former Lawmaker GaaSyy’s Finalized; 3-year Prison Term, Suspended for Five Years for Intimidating Celebrities Via Online Video
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20240329-177578/
Next revitalization plan phase to be launched next year: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/03/29/2003815643
Craftsman’s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails: Yuji Takahashi uses a traditional technique called 'sashimono,' by which grooves are carved ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/society/hiroshima-furniture-craftsman/
Breaking the wall: Pro Go player Hsu Ching-en eyes top spot in Taiwan - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/sports/202403290005
President tells world Taiwan is stronger than ever | Taiwan News | Mar. 28, 2024 20:33
taiwannews.com.tw/news/5132484
US military command in Japan to be revamped, FT reports: U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan next month to ...
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HK actress Charmaine Sheh, 47, wows netizens with makeup-free look: The former TVB star once said hydration is key in maintaining a smooth and youthful ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/03/27/hk-actress-charmaine-sheh-47-wows-netizens-with-makeup-free-look
Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea: The outcome of Taiwan’s domestic debate about whether President Tsai Ing-wen should visit Itu Aba ...
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China, battling low birth rates and high costs, encourages frugal weddings: Young couples in China planning
reuters.com/world/china/china-battling-low-birth-rates-high-costs-encourages-frugal-weddings-2024-03-26/
Taiwan beefs up mobile defenses to counter Chinese military threat | Taiwan News | Mar. 29, 2024 17:19
taiwannews.com.tw/news/5132965
Give Taiwan’s youth a fighting chance against China: One might get the impression that Taiwan’s defense is just a question of having the right weapons and ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/give-taiwans-youth-a-fighting-chance-against-china/
Taiwan builds up mobile defenses, preparing for Chinese landing: TAIPEI -- The Taiwanese military is changing how it plans to respond to an attack by ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Taiwan-tensions/Taiwan-builds-up-mobile-defenses-preparing-for-Chinese-landing
APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign: The United States and Britain filed charges and imposed sanctions on a company and ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/apt31-chinese-hacking-group-behind-global-cyberespionage-campaign-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
- The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.
- The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
Four Chinese fishing vessels expelled: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/03/27/2003815537
Book review: Spotlight on Formosa film: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2024/03/28/2003815574
Bondholder group 'firmly opposes' China developer Shimao's debt revamp proposal: A group of major bondholders of defaulted Chinese developer Shimao Group said on ...
reuters.com/business/bondholder-group-firmly-opposes-china-developer-shimaos-debt-revamp-proposal-2024-03-27/
Hand-dyed Banners for Children’s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240325-176646/
'I was almost disfigured!' Irene Wan's hair catches fire as she poses too close to candle
asiaone.com/entertainment/i-was-almost-disfigured-irene-wans-hair-catches-fire-she-poses-too-close-candle
Rare Okinawa flying fox back in the wild after brush with death: The fruit bats of Okinawa's Daito islands are a designated national natural monument whose image ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3178/
People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3182/
MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with NPB teams: The order has also forced MLB clubs to sever ties with pro teams from Mexico, Taiwan and South Korea.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/27/baseball/mlb-npb-ties-severed/
After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
Business Class from Taipei, Taiwan to Singapore for only $486 USD roundtrip (lie-flat seats)
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Visits to public libraries increase to over 100 million: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/03/28/2003815592
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