US Snubs Taiwan Separatist Leader Lai Ching-te’s Bid for Support

Lai Ching-te, the separatist deputy regional leader of Taiwan, faced a diplomatic snub during his “stopover” in San Francisco, his second such stop during his current trip. His efforts to solicit support from the US for Taiwan’s independence met with a lack of participation from senior US political figures. Experts suggest that China’s countermeasures against […]

Chinese Photo Agency VCG Faces Backlash Over Copyright Controversy with Astrophotographer

Photographer’s Claims of Copyright Infringement Spark Debate on Online Platforms’ Over-Assertion of Rights Beijing, China – Visual China Group (VCG), a prominent Chinese photo agency, finds itself embroiled in a heated controversy as it seeks compensation from renowned astrophotographer Dai Jianfeng, also known as Jeff Dai, for alleged copyright violations. Dai, who boasts a substantial […]

Philippines Releases National Security Policy Amid Concerns of Rising Tensions in Asia

The Philippines has unveiled its new six-year National Security Policy (NSP) 2023 to 2028, emphasizing the need to bolster its ability to address “external threats” and strengthen alliances, particularly in light of potential military conflicts in the Taiwan Straits and strategic challenges in the South China Sea. While the document underscores the Philippines’ security concerns, […]

Chinese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Synthesizing Sugars from Carbon Dioxide

Chinese researchers have made a significant advancement in the realm of synthetic sugar production by successfully developing a novel artificial method to synthesize hexoses from carbon dioxide (CO2) within a laboratory setting. This scientific achievement is considered a crucial milestone in the global pursuit of synthetic sugar development. The groundbreaking methodology was collaboratively devised by […]

Taiwan’s Deputy Regional Leader’s Statements on China Draw Strong Reactions

Taiwan’s deputy regional leader, Lai Ching-te, has attempted to reshape his image from an extreme Taiwan separatist into a “controllable and useful puppet for the US to contain China.” Lai’s recent claims of supporting “maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Straits” have drawn criticism from the Chinese mainland, which sees his statements as indicative […]