World cannot shut China out, vice president says, in jab at US Jab comes as China, US look to resume trade talks Year-long trade war after US accused China of unfair practices An official close to President Xi Jinping rarely speaks in public Warns against protectionism in the name of national... Women 08 Jul, 2019
Abused as 'dirty', same-sex newlyweds in Taiwan fear backlash ZHONGLI: Although Jovi Wu and Mindy Chiu made history last month as one of the first lesbian couples in Asia to marry legally, they are fearful that conservatives may reverse Taiwan's landmark law. The businesswomen and their six-year-old... Women 25 Jun, 2019
Black-clad protesters demand full withdrawal of Hong Kong extradition bill HONG KONG: Thousands of people dressed in black rallied in Hong Kong on Friday after the expiry of a deadline protesters set for the government to scrap a controversial extradition bill — the latest wave of protests to rock the Chinese-ruled... Women 21 Jun, 2019
100s of protesters surround Hong Kong HQ before bill debate HONG KONG: Hundreds of protesters surrounded government headquarters in Hong Kong on Wednesday as the administration prepared to open debate on a highly controversial extradition law that would allow accused people to be sent to China for... Women 12 Jun, 2019
US pursues sale of over $2 billion in weapons to Taiwan, sources say, in test for China WASHINGTON: The United States is pursuing the sale of more than $2 billion worth of tanks and weapons to Taiwan, four people familiar with the negotiations said, in a move likely to anger China as a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies... Women 06 Jun, 2019
�Federalism incorporated sans comprehensive discussion� Some recent initiatives of the federal government have incurred the wrath of provincial governments, which accused it of trying to usurp their powers. The federal government’s handling of foreign affairs has also split the intelligentsia with some... Travel 03 Jun, 2019
China vows military action if Taiwan, sea claims opposed SINGAPORE: China’s defense minister is warning its military will “resolutely take action” to defend Beijing’s claims over self-ruled Taiwan and disputed South China Sea waters. Speaking at an annual security conference in Singapore on... Women 02 Jun, 2019
Taiwan holds military drills, vows to defend against Chinese aggression PINGTUNG: Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted a drill to repel an invading force on Thursday, as its defence minister pledged to defend the self-ruled island against China's rising military threat. Fighter jets launched strikes and... Women 30 May, 2019
Taiwan celebrates Asia's first same-sex marriages as couples tie knot TAIPEI: Same-sex couples tied the knot in emotional scenes in Taiwan on Friday, the first legal marriages in Asia hailed by activists as a social revolution for the region. Taiwan's parliament passed a bill last week that endorsed same-sex marriage,... Women 24 May, 2019
Two US Navy ships sail through strategic Taiwan Strait WASHINGTON: The US military said it sent two Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, a move likely to anger Beijing at a time of tense relations between the world's two biggest economies. Taiwan is one of a growing number of... Women 23 May, 2019
Taiwan parliament weighs landmark same-sex measures ahead of vote TAIPEI: Taiwan's parliament on Friday discussed measures to legalize same-sex marriage ahead of a landmark vote that could make the self-ruled island the first in Asia to adopt such legislation, despite deep divisions over marriage equality. In... Women 17 May, 2019
Pentagon warns on risk of Chinese submarines in Arctic WASHINGTON: Deepening Chinese activities in the Arctic region could pave the way for a strengthened military presence, including the deployment of submarines to act as deterrents against nuclear attack, the Pentagon said in a report released on... Women 03 May, 2019
