Heat-Resistant Rice Acreage in Japan Hits Record 18.2%
Planting of heat-resistant rice varieties in Japan has surged to a record 18.2% of the country's staple rice acreage, nearly tripling over the past...
Bear Sightings in Downtown Utsunomiya Force Closure of 94 Schools
A series of bear sightings in downtown Utsunomiya over the weekend prompted authorities to close all 94 municipal elementary and junior high schools on...
Corruption Indictment for Taiwan Legislator May Chin in Embezzlement Case
Taipei prosecutors today recommended a prison sentence of at least 12 years and six months for independent Legislator May Chin. They concluded a sweeping...
Taiwan Moves to Standardize Disciplinary System for Physicians in Harassment Cases
The Ministry of Health and Welfare today announced it will establish a nationwide standardized disciplinary system for physicians involved in sexual harassment cases, targeting...
China Completes All 181 Tasks in Human Rights Action Plan, Report Says
An evaluation report released on Friday confirmed that China has fully implemented its National Human Rights Action Plan (2021-2025), accomplishing all 181 tasks outlined...
