Open sidebar
Asia & Pacific
Breaking news in Asia, top stories from around the world | business, sport, lifestyle, technology, health from The Epoch Times
Asia & Pacific | LATEST STORIES
Asia & Pacific
|
Rex Widerstrom
Pacific Nation Plans to Expel Australian, NZ Advisors Amid Ongoing Beijing Influence
While consular staff will remain, the decision will affect Australia and New Zealand’s police and defence personnel working in the Pacific nation.
Nov 17, 2025
|
Rex Widerstrom
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
4 hours
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
World News
|
Reuters
Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Cancels Flights
Nov 16, 2025
|
Reuters
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
6 hours
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Companies
|
Reuters
Hyundai Motor Announces $86 Billion Investment in South Korea After US Trade Deal
Nov 16, 2025
|
Reuters
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
6 hours
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Dorothy Li
CCP Escalates Japan Tensions With Coast Guard Patrols: Study
The communist regime is targeting education and tourism as it seeks to pressure Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract comments on Taiwan.
Nov 16, 2025
|
Dorothy Li
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
13 hours
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Asia & Pacific
|
Reuters
Trump Says Cambodia, Thailand ‘Going to Be Fine’ After Calls Over Conflict
President Donald Trump said Friday that he had successfully eased hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand.
Nov 15, 2025
|
Reuters
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 15
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
China Business & Economy
|
Alex Wu
China’s Singles’ Day Shopping Festival Slows Amid Sluggish Economy
The sales growth is significantly lower than last year, which indicates ‘poor quality growth’ amid deflation.
Nov 15, 2025
|
Alex Wu
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 15
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Taiwan
|
Michael Zhuang
Taiwanese Influencers Push Back After China Issues Bounties for Their Arrest
China’s new ‘bounty’ notices triggered satire, police reports, and political backlash across Taiwan.
Nov 15, 2025
|
Michael Zhuang
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 15
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Christy Lee
US Releases Details of Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan With South Korea
The move would be aimed at monitoring Chinese submarines on long-range missions far from the Korean Peninsula, said an analyst.
Nov 15, 2025
|
Christy Lee
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 15
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Dorothy Li
Japan Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Online Threats Against Prime Minister
The diplomatic spat between the two nations escalates as Beijing told nationals to avoid traveling to Japan.
Nov 14, 2025
|
Dorothy Li
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 14
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
National Security
|
Rachel Roberts
US Agrees to $330 Million Sale of Fighter Jets to Taiwan
The Pentagon said that the proposed sale would improve Taiwan’s ‘capability to meet current and future threats.’
Nov 14, 2025
|
Rachel Roberts
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 14
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Jarvis Lim
China’s Economic Push in Burma Enables Junta Atrocities: Analysts
The strategy is fueling backlash that now threatens Beijing’s own interests, say experts.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Jarvis Lim
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Asia & Pacific
|
The Associated Press
Truck Hits Pedestrians at Market in South Korea, Killing 2 and Injuring 18
Nov 13, 2025
|
The Associated Press
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
US News
|
Joseph Lord
US Monitoring Russian Ship Operating in International Waters Near Hawaii
The military branch said that, on Oct. 29, it detected a Russian vessel approximately 15 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Joseph Lord
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
AUKUS
|
Rex Widerstrom
,
Daniel Y. Teng
South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Rex Widerstrom
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Catherine Yang
G7 Nations Concerned With China’s Military, Nuclear Buildup
As of January, China was estimated to possess at least 600 nuclear warheads, double what it had in 2020, according to one think tank.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Catherine Yang
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Chinese Regime
|
Alex Wu
CCP Unusually Publicizes Case of Retired Intelligence Officer Leaking Classified Information to Foreign Entities
The unusual publicity of such cases by the regime is intended for deterrence, while indicating tightened control, said analysts.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Alex Wu
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Asia & Pacific
|
Olivia Li
Seoul OTT Forum Highlights Streaming’s Shift Toward Ad-Supported Video and AI Advertising
The global streaming industry is undergoing a major shift as digital platforms move from subscriptions to ad-supported video.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Olivia Li
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Chinese Regime
|
Michael Zhuang
Why China’s Hongqi Bridge Collapsed Before Opening
One engineer said the bridge’s location, not its design, was the real flaw.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Michael Zhuang
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
US News
|
Jill McLaughlin
Bipartisan Congressional Report Finds CCP Manipulates Global Mineral Prices
A bipartisan investigation into China’s dominance over rare earth and critical minerals revealed the regime’s predatory practices.
Nov 12, 2025
|
Jill McLaughlin
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 12
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Dorothy Li
Japan Urged to Declare Chinese Diplomat ‘Persona Non Grata’ Over Death Threat to PM
Despite facing backlash, Chinese state media have dialed up verbal attacks against Takaichi.
Nov 12, 2025
|
Dorothy Li
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 12
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Asia & Pacific
|
Rex Widerstrom
Pacific Nation Plans to Expel Australian, NZ Advisors Amid Ongoing Beijing Influence
While consular staff will remain, the decision will affect Australia and New Zealand’s police and defence personnel working in the Pacific nation.
Nov 17, 2025
|
Rex Widerstrom
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
4 hours
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
World News
|
Reuters
Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Cancels Flights
Nov 16, 2025
|
Reuters
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
6 hours
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Companies
|
Reuters
Hyundai Motor Announces $86 Billion Investment in South Korea After US Trade Deal
Nov 16, 2025
|
Reuters
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
6 hours
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Dorothy Li
CCP Escalates Japan Tensions With Coast Guard Patrols: Study
The communist regime is targeting education and tourism as it seeks to pressure Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract comments on Taiwan.
Nov 16, 2025
|
Dorothy Li
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
13 hours
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Asia & Pacific
|
Reuters
Trump Says Cambodia, Thailand ‘Going to Be Fine’ After Calls Over Conflict
President Donald Trump said Friday that he had successfully eased hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand.
Nov 15, 2025
|
Reuters
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 15
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
China Business & Economy
|
Alex Wu
China’s Singles’ Day Shopping Festival Slows Amid Sluggish Economy
The sales growth is significantly lower than last year, which indicates ‘poor quality growth’ amid deflation.
Nov 15, 2025
|
Alex Wu
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 15
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Taiwan
|
Michael Zhuang
Taiwanese Influencers Push Back After China Issues Bounties for Their Arrest
China’s new ‘bounty’ notices triggered satire, police reports, and political backlash across Taiwan.
Nov 15, 2025
|
Michael Zhuang
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 15
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Christy Lee
US Releases Details of Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan With South Korea
The move would be aimed at monitoring Chinese submarines on long-range missions far from the Korean Peninsula, said an analyst.
Nov 15, 2025
|
Christy Lee
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 15
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Dorothy Li
Japan Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Online Threats Against Prime Minister
The diplomatic spat between the two nations escalates as Beijing told nationals to avoid traveling to Japan.
Nov 14, 2025
|
Dorothy Li
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 14
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
National Security
|
Rachel Roberts
US Agrees to $330 Million Sale of Fighter Jets to Taiwan
The Pentagon said that the proposed sale would improve Taiwan’s ‘capability to meet current and future threats.’
Nov 14, 2025
|
Rachel Roberts
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 14
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Jarvis Lim
China’s Economic Push in Burma Enables Junta Atrocities: Analysts
The strategy is fueling backlash that now threatens Beijing’s own interests, say experts.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Jarvis Lim
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Asia & Pacific
|
The Associated Press
Truck Hits Pedestrians at Market in South Korea, Killing 2 and Injuring 18
Nov 13, 2025
|
The Associated Press
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
US News
|
Joseph Lord
US Monitoring Russian Ship Operating in International Waters Near Hawaii
The military branch said that, on Oct. 29, it detected a Russian vessel approximately 15 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Joseph Lord
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
AUKUS
|
Rex Widerstrom
,
Daniel Y. Teng
South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Rex Widerstrom
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Catherine Yang
G7 Nations Concerned With China’s Military, Nuclear Buildup
As of January, China was estimated to possess at least 600 nuclear warheads, double what it had in 2020, according to one think tank.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Catherine Yang
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Chinese Regime
|
Alex Wu
CCP Unusually Publicizes Case of Retired Intelligence Officer Leaking Classified Information to Foreign Entities
The unusual publicity of such cases by the regime is intended for deterrence, while indicating tightened control, said analysts.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Alex Wu
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Asia & Pacific
|
Olivia Li
Seoul OTT Forum Highlights Streaming’s Shift Toward Ad-Supported Video and AI Advertising
The global streaming industry is undergoing a major shift as digital platforms move from subscriptions to ad-supported video.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Olivia Li
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Chinese Regime
|
Michael Zhuang
Why China’s Hongqi Bridge Collapsed Before Opening
One engineer said the bridge’s location, not its design, was the real flaw.
Nov 13, 2025
|
Michael Zhuang
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 13
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
US News
|
Jill McLaughlin
Bipartisan Congressional Report Finds CCP Manipulates Global Mineral Prices
A bipartisan investigation into China’s dominance over rare earth and critical minerals revealed the regime’s predatory practices.
Nov 12, 2025
|
Jill McLaughlin
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 12
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
International Relations
|
Dorothy Li
Japan Urged to Declare Chinese Diplomat ‘Persona Non Grata’ Over Death Threat to PM
Despite facing backlash, Chinese state media have dialed up verbal attacks against Takaichi.
Nov 12, 2025
|
Dorothy Li
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email
Nov 12
|
Copy
Facebook
X
Truth
Gettr
LinkedIn
Telegram
Email