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POLITICS2d agoNuclear waste survey: METI to soon make a proposal to Hitachiomiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the second case nationwide.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICS2d agoASEAN and Japan’s Updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific InitiativeProtecting a shared foundation, not a blocThe Diplomat
POLITICS2d agoThe Reason Japan Cannot Commit to Dialogue with North KoreaThe Tanaka affair has cast a long shadow.The Diplomat
POLITICS2d agoBarzaga proclaimed as Cavite 4th District repAn individual named Barzaga has been officially proclaimed as the representative for Cavite's 4th District. This signifies a confirmed electoral result in a local political race.philstar.com · Philippines
POLITICS2d agoXi says China - Kyrgyzstan cooperation entering golden period of rapid developmentChinese leader Xi Jinping stated that cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan is entering a significant period of rapid development. This signifies strengthening bilateral ties and potentially increased collaboration between the two nations.globaltimes.cn · China
POLITICS2d agoChina, Bangladesh to start two-plus-two dialogue in the ‘very near future’, says Humaiun KobirMinister of State for Foreign Affairs announced this soon after the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, called on himThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoData to Direction: How Vietnam is Reinventing the Strategic State[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For more than a decade, Vietnam has built one of Southeast Asia’s most data-driven public administrations. Ministries track performance indicators. Provinces report standardised metrics. The central government aggregates information from different localities. But, according to Professor Bert GEORGE, Professor at the Department of Public and International Affairs (PIA) and Associate Dean for the College of Liberal Arts...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoHOW CHINA’S 12345 HOTLINE IS REWIRING CITIZEN SERVICES[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In cities around the world, the mechanics of local government often grind slowly: a pothole reported but not repaired, a noise complaint logged but unanswered, a maze of departments passing responsibility from one counter to another. Yet across China, a simple five-digit number—12345—is reshaping how governments respond to citizens and, increasingly, how they anticipate problems before they arise. What began decades ago...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoChina a major strategic partner for Kyrgyzstan , says Kyrgyz FMThe Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan stated that China is a major strategic partner for their country. This highlights the strengthening of diplomatic and strategic ties between Kyrgyzstan and China.centralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
POLITICS2d agoChina a major strategic partner for Kyrgyzstan , says Kyrgyz FMThe Kyrgyz Foreign Minister stated that China is a major strategic partner for Kyrgyzstan. This highlights the strengthening diplomatic and strategic ties between the two nations.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICS2d agoEx - Nepal Minister blames China for not issuing alert ahead of devasting flash floodsA former Nepalese Minister has accused China of failing to issue an alert before devastating flash floods occurred. This points to potential cross-border communication failures or political tensions regarding disaster preparedness.ianslive.in · India
POLITICS2d agoTrump Epic U - Turn Before Meeting Xi : China Victims Suddenly Become Mere Targets Donald Trump reportedly made a significant shift in his characterization of China, changing from "victims" to "targets" prior to a meeting with Xi. This indicates a potential change in diplomatic approach or rhetoric.chinatechnews.com · China
POLITICS2d agoPHL seeks deeper US defense ties - BusinessWorld OnlineThe Philippines is seeking to strengthen its defense relationship with the United States. This indicates a move to enhance military cooperation and alliances between the two nations.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICS2d ago64% say age limits on children's social media use are 'necessary' by law - Asahi pollAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS2d agoIncumbent re-elected in mayoral election on island in Sea of Japan with population of about 300; voter turnout 91%Asahi Shimbun
POLITICS2d agoWill US threats over Iran be the last straw for Beijing?Earlier this month, when US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened sanctions against any nation continuing to purchase Iranian crude oil, he did not name China. He did not need to. China, the Islamic Republic’s largest oil customer, is squarely in Washington’s crosshairs. The US has already unveiled new sanctions against 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Iranian trade, including some in mainland China and Hong Kong. Just three months after the May summit between President Xi...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoPacific Summit opens amid Taiwan rowThe annual Pacific Islands Forum begins on Monday in Palau, bringing together the 18-member intergovernmental organisation to discuss regional cooperation and security. On Sunday, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined Palau President Surangel Whipps at a ceremony to hand over a fleet of electric buses donated by Taipei. China has criticised Taiwan’s participation in the event. Charles Parton, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), shares further insights.France 24 [en]
POLITICS2d agoLong queues mark final day as Hong Kong bookstore closes after raidAn independent Hong Kong bookstore has shut its doors six weeks after a national security police raid, drawing long queues of customers on its final day following four years in business. Readers wound down the dim staircase of a Prince Edward tenement building on Sunday afternoon, with some waiting up to 45 minutes to enter the third-floor bookstore, Have a Nice Stay. The closure followed a mid-July operation by national security officers, who raided the shop alongside nearby Greenfield...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoCareer finance official moves into pole position to become Shanghai’s next mayorShanghai has named career finance official Zhu Zhongming as the municipal government’s new party chief, a role that puts him in line to become the city’s next mayor. His appointment as secretary of the Shanghai government’s Party Leadership Group was announced on Saturday in an official social media post that said he had chaired a meeting of the body. Zhu replaces the current mayor, Gong Zheng, in the post. However, the city’s most senior position is that of the secretary of the Shanghai...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoHong Kong gives 45 Wang Fuk Court holdouts final call on buyout schemeHong Kong authorities are making a final push to persuade 45 holdout homeowners at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to join a government buyout scheme before Monday afternoon’s deadline. As of noon on Sunday, 1,939 of the estate’s 1,984 flat owners – or 97.7 per cent – had submitted acceptance letters, while 77.7 per cent had signed formal sale and purchase agreements, according to the government. This leaves about 45 homeowners, or 2.3 per cent, who have yet to accept the government’s buy-back offer...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoMalaysia’s Anwar unveils cost of living measures as opposition risesMalaysian Prime Minister ⁠Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday ⁠introduced measures to address rising living ⁠costs and support businesses, including restoring higher quotas for subsidised petrol and diesel purchases, as well as more funding for schools and small traders. The measures are expected to take effect on September 1, Anwar said in a televised address. “The economic ‌growth of the country must be returned to the people,” he said. Anwar has been under pressure to tackle higher living costs, even as...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoStarry Lee seeks longer Legco session for joint policy address, 5-year plan debateHong Kong lawmakers will hold a three-day joint debate in early October on the city’s annual policy address and first five-year plan, with Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king seeking to extend the session so legislators have enough time to reflect residents’ views. The Legco earlier announced a combined debate from October 7 to 9, requested by the government, to cover both the motion of thanks on the policy address and a government motion on the five-year blueprint moved by the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoPacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China , Taiwan tensionLeaders from Pacific nations are scheduled to convene in Palau against a backdrop of escalating tensions between China and Taiwan. This meeting highlights regional diplomatic efforts concerning a major geopolitical flashpoint.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
POLITICS2d ago‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UKThe closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo, prompting others to consider alternative destinations such as the US and Britain. Hong Kong-based immigration agents made this observation on Sunday after Ottawa announced on Friday that its dedicated pathways for Hongkongers would stop accepting new applications on Monday. Applications submitted before the deadline will continue to be...South China Morning Post
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