After China threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for “diehard” Taiwan independence separatists, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Monday ( Jun 24 ) that democracy is not a crime and that autocracy is the real “evil.” China, which views Taiwan as its own country, has madeContinue Reading
TAIPEI:  , Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Saturday ( Jun 22 ) it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24- hour window, a day after Beijing said “diehard” advocates of Taiwan’s independence could face the death penalty. China claims Taiwan, which it has self-ruled democratically,Continue Reading
Hong Kong set a record for the hottest summer solstice on Friday ( Jun 21 ), as a subtropical ridge pushed temperatures up 34 degrees Celsius. According to the state’s climate observatory,” the highest temperature recorded at the station was 34C, which is the highest temperature this year,” surpassing theContinue Reading
June OF EXTREMES State advertising reported this week that some places had endured “once- a- era flooding… (or ) the biggest since historical data began”. The central government has allocated 105 million yuan ( US$ 14.5 million ) in emergency disaster relief for storm- hit places, state media said Friday.Continue Reading
Sun Ping, an official from China’s Ministry of Public Security, told investigators in Beijing the maximum sentence for the” murder of independence” was the death penalty. ” The sharp sword of legal actions will always stand high”, she said. There was no immediate comment from Taiwan’s state. One standard toldContinue Reading
As for the other candidates, generally come from tiny social groups led by livestreamers. Dr Tomohiko said they will include “very little” impact on the political environment.
After three people were detained for disorderly conduct on battle trails, they had recently received national attention in lower house elections.
” It’s one of the best possibilities for you to promote your company reputation, to promote your brand. That’s one of the causes why those unknown unhappy, unknown- of candidates are emerging, with the exception of a few that have nationwide recognition”, Dr Tomohiko added.
” So it comes down to a competition between Ms. Koike and Ms. Renho as individuals.”
Another major member is Mr Toshio Tamogami, 75, former chief of staff of the region’s Air Self Defence Force.
Considered by opponents as an extra- centrist, he has vowed to move up crisis mitigation, focus on education and create a Japan separate of United States influence.
The vote has evolved into the state’s most competitive contest ever. Whoever wins on Jul 7 will have to address the city’s sliding reproduction price, its ageing population, and rising costs of living.
Ms. Koike’s victory is commonly anticipated for the time being, with the ruling LDP, led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, expected to be in her favor.
But, spectators cautioned that it is still to be seen if the scandal-hit party’s support does really work against her.
Tokyo: As part of a new round of sanctions against individuals and groups supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine, Japan imposed trade restrictions on China-based businesses, according to a statement released on Friday ( Jun 21 ). The new restrictions even target firms in India, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. According to Japan’sContinue Reading
Japan:  , Japan’s hospitality chief said on Thursday ( Jun 20 ) its ambitious purpose of luring 60 million foreign tourists a yr- more than double the current level- is nicely within reach, despite surging overtourism concerns. Japan next year attracted over 25 million tourists from internationally, in part buoyedContinue Reading
Japan:  , Japan’s hospitality chief said on Thursday ( Jun 20 ) its ambitious purpose of luring 60 million foreign tourists a season- more than double the current level- is nicely within reach, despite surging overtourism concerns. Japan next year attracted over 25 million tourists from internationally, in part buoyedContinue Reading
Taiwan: President Lai Ching-te asserted on Wednesday ( Jun 19 ) that China was making an effort to subdue the island, but that it would not bow to pressure. Taiwan is regarded as a part of China’s province and has pledged to use force to annihilate it until Beijing takesContinue Reading