Tag: Asia & Pacific

[PREMIERING NOW] Exclusive: Daniel Suidani Reveals the Chinese Regime’s Tactics in the Pacific

Daniel Suidani, the former premier of the Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province, became a hero among China watchers after he challenged Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence operations in the region, refused a bribe, and barred CCP-linked companies from operating in his province. The punishment came swiftly. He was ousted from his position, and when he fell…


‘Smoke and Mirrors’: Congressman Unconvinced by TikTok’s Remedial Plan to Stay in US

The Chinese-owned TikTok’s proposal for remaining in the United States is no more than artful deception and hasn’t addressed its link to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to the House Homeland Security Committee chairman. “The token steps TikTok has taken are all smoke and mirrors, and the risks to Americans’ privacy and data security…


US Must Defend Its Pacific Territories Against Chinese Threat: Former NSC Director

In light of the growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the Indo-Pacific, it is imperative for the United States to devote as much attention to the defense of its Pacific territories as it does to the defense of its states, said a former National Security Council (NSC) director during an oversight hearing…


[PREMIERING 7:30PM ET] Exclusive: Daniel Suidani Reveals the Chinese Regime’s Tactics in the Pacific

Daniel Suidani, the former premier of the Solomon Islands’ Malaita Province, became a hero among China watchers after he challenged Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence operations in the region, refused a bribe, and barred CCP-linked companies from operating in his province. The punishment came swiftly. He was ousted from his position, and when he fell…


South Korean Leader Vetoes Nursing Bill, Triggering Protest Among Nurses

Protests have erupted among nurses in South Korea after President Yoon Suk-yeol vetoed a controversial bill aiming to define the roles and duties of nurses and improve their working conditions. The opposition-led National Assembly passed the bill last month, but Yoon vetoed it on Tuesday over concerns that it could cause confusion among medical workers…


SBTL Advanced Materials Is Korea’s Leading Company in ‘Aluminum Pouch Film’ for Secondary Batteries

The secondary battery market for vehicles is expected to grow significantly as the electric vehicle (EV) market expands globally. Electric vehicle batteries use secondary batteries rather than primary batteries because they can be discharged and recharged multiple times. The need for advanced electric vehicle batteries is increasing thanks to demand from major international automakers. Secondary…


Duterte’s Daughter Exits Philippines Ruling Party Amid ‘Political Powerplay’

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday that she had “irrevocably” resigned from the country’s ruling party, where she served as the chairperson, lamenting “execrable political powerplay.” Her resignation from the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) Party took effect on the same day. In her statement, Duterte did not explicitly state the reason behind her decision…


G-7 to Issue ‘Candid’ Response to China’s Economic Bullying at Hiroshima Summit

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Economic security will be a major focus on the second day of the Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Hiroshima, with leaders outlining actions to counter Beijing’s “economic coercion” without decoupling from China. The G-7 countries—the United States, the U.K., Japan, Canada, Germany, France, and Italy—are expected to announce “a common set of tools”…


Myanmar Says Official Death Toll From Cyclone Mocha at Least 145, Says Aid Is Being Provided

BANGKOK—The official death toll from the powerful cyclone that struck Myanmar has burgeoned to at least 145, including 117 members of the Muslim Rohingya minority, state television reported Friday. It said the figure applied to the western state of Rakhine, where Cyclone Mocha did the most damage, but did not say how many storm-related deaths…


7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Causes Small Tsunami on South Pacific Islands

WELLINGTON, New Zealand—A 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused a small tsunami to wash ashore on South Pacific islands Friday. No damage has been reported, and the threat passed in a few hours. Waves 60 centimeters (2 feet) above tide level were measured off Lenakel, a port town in Vanuatu, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Smaller…