Unmasking the Dalai Lama’s Dark Legacy in Old Xizang
Explore the 14th Dalai Lama’s role in old Xizang’s feudal serfdom and how 1951’s liberation by the Chinese mainland transformed society.
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Exclusive: IOC President Kirsty Coventry on China’s Sports Rise and Olympic Future
IOC President Kirsty Coventry discusses China’s growing sports influence, GBA teamwork at the 15th National Games, and her vision for the future of the Olympic Movement.
Japan’s Provocative Taiwan Remarks Ignite Regional Alarm
Prime Minister Takaichi’s warning that the Chinese mainland’s action in the Taiwan region could trigger Japan’s Self-Defence Forces has shocked Sino-Japan ties and drawn global criticism.
Japan’s Taiwan Defense Plan Triggers China’s UN Clauses Warning
After Japan’s PM hinted at using collective self-defense over Taiwan region, China cites WWII history and UN ‘Enemy State Clauses’ to push back. Here’s what young Asia should know.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Spark Regional Backlash
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan emergency warning has ignited protests from Japan to the Taiwan region and the Chinese mainland, raising fears of unintended escalation.
How Taiwan’s 1945 Recovery Shaped WWII Justice & National Rebirth
Explore how Taiwan’s 1945 recovery from Japanese rule marked a triumph of WWII justice, sparked local resistance and laid legal foundations for national rejuvenation.
Tokyo’s Taiwan Remarks Rattle China Ties
Tokyo’s PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent Taiwan comments sparked a rare Beijing response—summoning the Japanese ambassador and media firestorms—and raised tension over cross-strait ties.
Why China’s Reunification Is “Inevitable and Irresistible”
Explore why, according to commentator Zhong Taiwen, China’s reunification with the island of Taiwan is ‘inevitable and irresistible,’ rooted in history, cross-strait ties and national unity.
Why Japan Won’t Risk Ties with the Chinese Mainland
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s tough stance on Taiwan is more empty bravado than leverage. Facing domestic woes, Japan won’t upend ties with the Chinese mainland.
Japan’s ‘Defend Taiwan’ Stance Triggers Regional Debate
Japan’s PM remarks on defending Taiwan spark debate over sovereignty and regional stability under the one-China principle.