Asia: What's Coming in 2024

Geopolitics still dominates the risk and operations landscape, leading to a variety of unexpected and difficult consequences for companies in the region.

Daily Risk and Operations Intelligence for Asia

[Newtalk新聞] 中國反分裂法危害世界 Y’s Day「週三青年日」探討台灣的回應之道

[Newtalk News] China's Anti-Secession Law Endangers the World Y's Day "Wednesday Youth Day" explores Taiwan's response

Newtalk | Local Language | News | April 19, 2024 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes

The 49th Y's Day "Wednesday Youth Day" event discussed the harm of China's "Anti-Secession Law" to the world and Taiwan's response. Multiple speakers and experts expressed concerns about China's legal warfare offensives and its aims to intimidate Taiwan. They emphasized the lack of legitimacy and democratic principles in China's legal battles and proposed countermeasures, such as an "Anti-Anti-Secession Law" or a referendum. The event concluded with a call for Taiwanese youth to pay attention to China's efforts to change the current situation in the Taiwan Strait and to consider appropriate responses.

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South Korea
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Indirect Indicator | April 19, 2024

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Japan
Indirect Indicator | April 19, 2024

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Indirect Indicator | April 19, 2024

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China
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Taiwan
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India
Indirect Indicator | April 19, 2024

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Vietnam
Indirect Indicator | April 18, 2024

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