Tong Chung, who was arrested on Tuesday as he attempted to seek shelter in the US consulate, is the second to be charged under the controversial law ... ( read original story ...)
Former leader of Hong Kong pro-independence group charged with secession
A former leader of Hong Kong pro-independence group Studentlocalism was charged on Thursday with secession, money laundering and conspiracy to publish seditious material, the latest person to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong teen activist Tony Chung charged with secession
A teenage Hong Kong democracy activist was charged on Thursday with secession, the first public political figure to be prosecuted under a sweeping new national security law Beijing imposed on the city ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Dollar Drops Most Since June After Ant Closes Books
The Hong Kong dollar moved away from the strong end of its trading band for the first time since Ant Group Co.’s initial public offering was mooted two months ago. ( read original story ...)
Pilot killed as Taiwan fighter jet crashes into sea
A Taiwanese pilot was killed Thursday after his fighter jet crashed off the island's eastern coast during routine training, the air force said, in the second fatal air crash in three months. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan asset owner pre-emptively terminates Vanguard mandate
A major Taiwanese asset owner has decided to redeem its investment in a number of Vanguard’s funds and pre-emptively terminate a mandate with the US investment giant, after being informed that it ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Fighter Jet Crashes, Fueling Worries About Aging Fleet
A Taiwanese fighter jet crashed and its pilot was killed while training over the Western Pacific, highlighting concerns about the island’s aging military fleet at a time of increased pressure from ... ( read original story ...)
India Hits 8 Million Cases; Taiwan Marks Milestone: Virus Update
India’s tally of Covid-19 cases reached 8 million, while Taiwan marked its 200th straight day without local transmission. Germany and France will clamp down on movement for at least a month, coming ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. to Establish Embassy in the Maldives
Competing for influence in the region with China, the United States will for the first time have an embassy in the tiny nation of islands off the shore of India. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Courts the Maldives in Latest Bid to Check China’s Influence
Pompeo Courts the Maldives in Latest Bid to ... During a trip to the Maldives on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced plans to open the first U.S. Embassy in the country as the ... ( read original story ...)