Alan Lu

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Vietnam enters fray at disputed South China Sea sandbank

1 week ago | rfa.org | Alan Lu

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Vietnam protested China and the Philippines over their competing activities at Sandy Cay in the disputed South China Sea, highlighting the country’s increasingly assertive voice in regional maritime disputes. China and the Philippines last week staged rival flag-raising displays on Sandy Cay, a key site for Manila to monitor Chinese activity in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
How to protect yourself from SIM swap fraud

2 weeks ago | vodafone.co.uk | Alan Lu

Vodafone has put enhanced security checks and training in place to combat SIM swap fraud, but there are still some crucial precautions that everyone needs to take. When customers buy connectivity from Vodafone, they rely on the company to protect them from would-be fraudsters and criminals. Especially as connectivity is becoming an entryway into every aspect of people’s lives. Vodafone is vigilant and quick to adapt, given that the tactics used by such fraudsters are constantly evolving.
China, Philippines raise rival flags on disputed South China Sea sandbank

2 weeks ago | rfa.org | Alan Lu

TAIPEI, Taiwan – China and the Philippines have staged rival flag-raising displays on a contested sandbank in the South China Sea, further escalating tensions between the two nations. The standoff occurred at Sandy Cay, near the Philippines’ outpost of Thitu Island, right when the U.S. and the Philippines launched their annual “Balikatan” military drills, which for the first time include an integrated air and missile defense simulation.
Cross-strait shadows: Inside the Chinese influence campaign against Taiwan (Part III)

2 weeks ago | rfa.org | Zhuang Jing |Dong Zhe |Alan Lu

Read “Cross-strait shadows: Inside the Chinese influence campaign against Taiwan” (Part I here and Part II here)TAIPEI, Taiwan – Marketed as a cross-strait collaboration, “Taiwan’s Voice” presents itself as a local commentary platform. But behind the familiar hosts and studio lies a deeper link to China’s state-run media.
Philippines loosens decades-old ban on official visits to Taiwan

3 weeks ago | rfa.org | Alan Lu

TAIPEI, Taiwan – The Philippines lifted a decades-old policy that tightly restricted official engagement with Taiwan in a move an expert says signals a recalibration of its China policy as tensions simmer.
China accuses US of new pressure campaign on global trade

3 weeks ago | rfa.org | Alan Lu

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Beijing accused the United States of “pressuring other countries” to curb trade, following media reports that the Trump administration will use tariff relief as leverage to push nations to scale back their economic ties with China. More than 70 countries have expressed interest in negotiating trade deals, according to the U.S., after U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month announced a 90-day pause on his “reciprocal” tariffs on imports from dozens of countries.
Taiwan ruling party requires members to report China trips amid security concerns

3 weeks ago | rfa.org | Alan Lu

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s ruling party now requires its members to report their plans before visiting China, including Hong Kong and Macau, in response to growing concerns over Chinese espionage. Taiwan and China have repeatedly accused each other of spying, with Taiwan arresting several individuals it claims were recruited by Beijing to gather intelligence or influence public opinion.
China appoints new trade negotiator as US tariff tensions mount

3 weeks ago | rfa.org | Alan Lu

TAIPEI, Taiwan – China appointed Li Chenggang as a new trade negotiator on Wednesday, a key figure in talks to resolve the escalating tariff war with the United States, replacing veteran negotiator Wang Shouwen. Li, 58, who previously served as assistant commerce minister during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term, has been named as China’s International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce, according to China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
Vodafone 4G takes off at London Stansted Airport

4 weeks ago | vodafone.co.uk | Ally Stevens |Alan Lu |Andrea Donà

The drastically improved mobile signal at the airport, due to a dedicated in-building coverage system, is part of the company’s network improvement plan, both in the capital and across the country as a whole. London Stansted Airport is growing and it needs the connectivity to grow with it.
Death of former top US official sparks mourning, tributes in Taiwan

4 weeks ago | rfa.org | Alan Lu

TAIPEI, Taiwan – The death of Richard Armitage, a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and long-time advocate for Taiwan, has drawn an outpouring of condolences and reflection across the island, where he was widely respected for his steadfast support for democracy and peace in the Taiwan Strait. Armitage, a former U.S. official under President George W. Bush, died of lung disease on April 13, aged 79.