Rising geopolitical tensions characterize the background of the upcoming presidential contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the United States, particularly with relation to Taiwan. In the sixth volume of a series, Shi Jiangtao investigates how the outcome of this election can influence Taiwan’s future, therefore addressing a fundamental issue of US-China relations. Election Context: Taiwan’s Main Participation Beijing …

On Friday, the United Arab Emirates effectively mediated the release of 190 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine in an amazing show of its increasing influence in world conflict resolution and humanitarian diplomacy. Starting at the beginning of the year, every nation turned over 95 convicts as part of the eighth trade the UAE intended. The Ministry of Foreign …

Aiming for prestigious Chinese figures like Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is setting off a high-stakes diplomatic trip to China. The two-day tour addressing significant issues such Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, human rights abuses, and more general geopolitical challenges is seen as a vital event for both nations aiming to …

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has angrily rejected the existence of a reward system during his administration’s infamous and divisive war on drugs, a campaign that left thousands of people dead and rang warning bells on violations of human rights both domestically and abroad. Duterte answered allegations in an interview on Sonshine Media Network International that police personnel were paid …

Thanks to her remarkable bilingual skills, captivating singing voice, and elegant sense of style, Princess Norodom Jenna of Cambodia, just 12 years old, has already drawn the interest of millions in China. On Chinese social media, where many have shown respect for her talents and royal background, the young princess has gone viral. Some of her fans even likened her …

Just 23 years old, British mountaineer Adriana Brownlee has set an incredible mark by being the youngest female to ascend all 14 of the highest mountains in the world. Brownlee is now, however, expressing concerns on the growing number of inexperienced climbers attempting difficult ascents in line with the historic success earlier this month. She is arguing for tougher regulations …

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) president, presented the esteemed UAE Military Medal of the First Class to Dr. Lt. Gen. (Retd.). Masahito Goto. This award honors Dr. Goto’s major efforts to improve military cooperation and strengthen diplomatic relations between the UAE and Japan. Former Director General of Air Systems at Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics …

Aiming for no student left behind, the law marks a historic first in creating a more flexible, inclusive, and strong learning environment. Emphasizing the administration’s will to improve the national educational system, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12028—also known as the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Law—on Friday, at a big gathering at Malacañang Palace. This law …

Rising to be the richest person on Earth and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk has become one of the biggest donors in the current U.S. election cycle having paid more than $70 million to help Donald Trump and other Republicans in assuring success in the 2024 elections. Made public this week with campaign finance declarations, Musk’s notable financial …

Officially labeling South Korea as a “hostile” state, North Korea is formalizing the growing gulf between the two Koreas. Announced Thursday, this major shift is the first time Pyongyang has publicly confirmed legal changes demanded by leader Kim Jong Un early this year. The rewrite of North Korea’s constitution marks a new and alarming stage in the declining ties with …