China The Philippines, Taiwan, and Malaysia all oppose China's latest South China Sea map. The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam have all rejected China's map claiming sovereignty over the South China Sea. The map, which covers 90% of the region, is a subject of contention and trade. The Philippines urged China to act responsibly and in accordance with international law. Malaysia lodged a diplomatic
Taiwan Filipinos can now enter Taiwan without a visa until July 31, 2024. Thailand and Brunei citizens as well as nationals of the Philippines are now able to enter Taiwan without a visa for an additional year. The visa-free benefit now lasts through July 31, 2024 instead of its original July 31, 2023 expiration date. The necessity to renew bilateral interactions in the
Taiwan Taiwan issues a warning about China's military's "sudden entry" close to the island. In light of the escalating military tensions across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's defense minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, issued a warning on Monday that the island must be on high alert for a "sudden entry" by the Chinese military into areas close to its territory this year. In recent years, China has
