U.S. envoy leading second recent high-level visit to Taiwan

13 Sept 06:49 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. Undersecretary of State Keith Krach arrived in Taiwan for a three-day visit, marking the highest-level State Department official to visit in decades.
This visit, following U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar's August trip, underscores the Trump administration's efforts to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations.
China vehemently condemned Krach's visit, urging the U.S. to cease official exchanges and warning of severe damage to U.S.-China relations.
Krach's agenda includes discussions on economic dialogue and attending a memorial, further cementing unofficial U.S. support for the self-governing island.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.