Tag Archives: China
North Korean Military Tests Far-Reaching Missile
The North Korean military successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Tuesday, marking a major advance in the North’s missile program. The missile, confirmed to be an ICBM by a U.S. Defense Department spokeswoman, hit an altitude of about 2,800 km before landing in the sea 930 km away (Yonhap 1; Reuters). Some experts […]
Ford Focuses on China Instead of Mexico
Ford Motor Co. announced that it will move production of its Ford Focus small cars to China instead of Mexico. The company is now cancelling the planned $1.6 billion plant in San Luis Potosí that would have created 2800 jobs in the area (Univision). Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s head of global operations, claimed the company would […]
World Sees Shifting Demand in Energy Market
Global energy demand grew at a relatively low rate of 1% in 2016, signaling a weaker demand for energy for the third consecutive year (Reuters). The 1% growth rate is about half of the average growth rate of the past decade and indicates a changing landscape for the world’s energy production (ME). Developing economies such […]
Chinese Dissident Denied Asylum in Taiwan
Last week, Chinese dissident Zhang Xiangzhong said that he would attempt to seek political asylum in Taiwan. According to Zhang, he was sentenced to three years in jail (in China) for participating in a political movement that promoted freedom and civil liberties (the ‘New Citizens’ Movement’). After being released in July 2016, Zhang claims to […]
Japan Preparing for Potential Refugee Influx
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated that the government is preparing for a possible influx of refugees in case of a crisis on the Korean Peninsula. The Japanese government is drawing up plans for procedures such as protecting foreigners, constructing and operating shelters and screening asylum seekers. The government is also working on a plan […]
India to Host Dalai Lama despite Chinese Disputes
The Dalai Lama will visit the disputed Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh next month and will meet with Indian federal government representatives (Reuters). The visit was initiated before recent agreements between the Chinese and Indian governments. However, the Chinese Foreign Ministry warned the Indian administration on Friday the trip would cause “serious damage” to bilateral […]