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Voters reject all the recall motions in a DPP-backed bid to unseat opposition MPs and gain a legislative majority
An unprecedented attempt in Taiwan to unseat 24 “pro-China” opposition politicians and give a parliamentary majority to the ruling party has failed, with voters in every seat rejecting the notion.
Polls opened on Saturday morning for the first 24 of 31 targeted electorates, with voters asked to agree or disagree with a proposal to recall the local legislator and hold a byelection.

A China-flagged research vessel was detected Friday off the coast of Alaska, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard reported Saturday that the Xue Long 2, an icebreaker, was detected about 290 ...

Authorities accuse activists linked to pro-democracy group Hong Kong Parliament of subversion
Hong Kong’s national security police have issued arrest warrants for 19 activists based overseas, accusing them of subversion under a stringent national security law, marking the largest such tally yet.
They are accused of organising or participating in the Hong Kong Parliament, a pro-democracy group that authorities in the Asian financial hub say intended to subvert state power, under the law Beijing imposed in 2020 after months of pro-democracy protests in 2019.

Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.

Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.

Chinese premier warns at global conference AI development must be weighed against security risks, urges ‘further consensus from the entire society’
Chinese premier Li Qiang has proposed establishing an organisation to foster global cooperation on artificial intelligence, calling on countries to coordinate on the development and security of the fast-evolving technology, days after the US unveiled plans to deregulate the industry.
Speaking at the annual World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Li called AI a new engine for growth, adding that governance is fragmented and emphasising the need for more coordination between countries to form a globally recognised framework for AI.

US has ‘pre-eminent global research universities, for now,’ professor says as data shows Chinese still want American degrees but are pickier.

Asian Americans represent a powerful demographic with increasing buying power and a growing interest in premium beverages, including wine. This webinar will uncover how wine marketers can better ...

An endangered wild Asian horse named Marat was critically ill after his birth at the Minnesota Zoo where he later survived due to intensive care. Marat's mother rejected him when he returned and he ...

An endangered wild Asian horse named Marat was critically ill after his birth at the Minnesota Zoo where he later survived due to intensive care. Marat's mother rejected him when he returned and he ...

Many Asian Americans bear the responsibility of being their parents' retirement plan. For Asian American children, this could mean having their retired parents live with them or providing them with ...

At least a dozen people were killed after the two countries exchanged fire after simmering tensions over a border dispute boiled over on Thursday.