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The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expert
TOKYO (AP) — Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement. They hope to shake off scandals that have dogged his government and regain public support. A record nine...
A Taiwanese fighter jet crashes during a training exercise and the pilot is found safe
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Taiwanese fighter jet crashed during a nighttime training exercise on Tuesday but the pilot who ejected has been found safe, the defense ministry said. The Mirage 2000 jet lost power at around 8 p.m., the ministry said. Rescuers found the pilot about two...
Former Taiwan presidential candidate suspected in corruption case is sent back to jail
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A former Taiwanese presidential candidate who was once mayor of the capital Taipei has been returned to custody as part of a sprawling corruption investigation. Ko Wen-je was returned to detention Thursday night in handcuffs after a legal panel overruled an...
Why is Beijing interested in a mid-level government aide in New York State?
BANGKOK (AP) — The decision by New York prosecutors to charge a former aide to the New York governor this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government has raised concerns about China's efforts to influence U.S. politics. Linda Sun held numerous roles in New York...
The arrest of a former aide to NY governors highlights efforts to root out Chinese agents in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — A secret Chinese police station hiding in plain sight in New York City. Clandestine efforts by Communist Party operatives to spy on and bully Chinese expatriates. And now, charges that a former aide to two New York governors was secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese...
US envoy to Taiwan declares ties 'rock solid' amid military threats from China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The top U.S. envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said American support for the island is “rock-solid, principled, and bipartisan,” and said Washington will continue to follow through on its commitments to ensure the island can defend itself against threats from China. ...
Former aide to 2 New York governors is charged with being an agent of the Chinese government
A former aide to two New York governors was charged Tuesday with acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government who used her state positions to subtly advance Beijing’s agenda in exchange for financial benefits worth millions of dollars. Linda Sun, who held numerous posts in...
China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — When he first emerged on social media, the user known as Harlan claimed to be a New Yorker and an Army veteran who supported Donald Trump for president. Harlan said he was 29, and his profile picture showed a smiling, handsome young man. A few months later,...
Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — Turmoil over China’s push for influence in the South Pacific has overshadowed the region’s most important diplomatic summit after a Pacific island leader apparently pledged to erase an affirmation of Taiwan’s involvement in the meeting from its closing statement, at...
Taiwan investigators to rule on further detention of former presidential candidate amid graft probe
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Investigators were in talks early Monday on whether to further detain a former Taiwan presidential candidate amid graft allegations that have sparked minor street protests by his supporters. Ko Wen-je, chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party, was held in...
