Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council is using emergency measures to assist a Taiwanese national who has been detained in Hong Kong. The woman was part of an official Taiwanese delegation to visit the semiautonomous Chinese city last month for a travel expo.

China has warned that it "reserves all options" against the self-governed island of Taiwan, including the use of force.

The government is considering changes to immigration laws for residents of Hong Kong and Macau to prevent influence from China, Taipei Times reported.According to a source, the government may remove an optional path to citizenship for these residents and extend the time required for them to qualify for permanent residency.

Taiwan is considering warning citizens about risks of travelling to countries with strong ties to China, such as Laos and Cambodia, as they could be caught up in Beijing's campaign against Taiwan independence supporters,

Under the amendments, arrivals from the Chinese territories would have to reside in Taiwan for four years before becoming eligible for permanent residency, up from the current one year, and they would no longer be able to apply for citizenship after obtaining permanent residency, the official said.

There is growing concern that maritime operations could be ensnared by forces beyond their control in a military clash. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A man charged with sedition under HK's Article 23 has had his case adjourned to May, as a top court verdict that the defense says could inform how his client pleads has not been delivered.

Taiwan's government is considering tightening citizenship regulations for residents from Hong Kong and Macau, potentially removing their optional path to citizenship and extending the residency requirement for permanent residency eligibility from one year to four years,

Strong economic growth and targeted initiatives result in Filipinos becoming third-largest group of visitors to city.