New reports show travel risks around the world
From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days. But just how risky often depends on the destination — and how you define…
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen billed midterms as all about China. Now she’s resigning as party chief
Tainan, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as the leader of the island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party, after her party suffered heavy losses in mid-term elections. The…
More flights in Asia may cause airfares to fall, but it may take time
Many flights that were canceled during the pandemic are returning to the skies this month. Last week, Singapore Airlines and Scoot announced they’re adding dozens of flights to cities across…
Taiwan will treat Chinese military flights into its airspace as ‘first strike,’ defense minister says
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese fighter jets or drones that intrude into Taiwan’s territorial airspace will be regarded as a “first strike,” Taiwan’s Defense Minister warned Wednesday, as the island…
Biden and Xi need to resume Taiwan talks, think tank says
A meeting between Biden and Xi at the upcoming G-20 Summit in November is on the cards, and that would be a good opportunity for the U.S. and China to…
Taiwan’s giant panda ‘Tuan Tuan’ has life-threatening brain disease. China’s been asked to help
CNN — China’s famous ‘Panda diplomacy’ faces a test – after a bear in Taiwan came down with a life-threatening brain lesion. Taipei Zoo told CNN on Thursday they had…
Best hotels for business travelers in Asia-Pacific
Business travelers are on the road again. So there’s no better time for CNBC Travel to name the best hotels for business travel across Asia-Pacific. CNBC joined with the market…
5 Points On Strongest Storm Of 2022
The path of Super Typhoon Hinnamnor, according to Japan Meteorological Agency. (AFP) Super Typhoon Hinnamnor is now charging towards the islands of Japan, packing winds of upto 150 miles per…
Taiwanese overseas minister says China drills game-plan for invasion
Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu. Sam Yeh | AFP | Getty Images Taiwan’s overseas minister stated on Tuesday that China used to be the usage of the military drills it…