Analysts suggest Hong Kong can become a hub for international organizations and set global governance standards, following Beijing's release of a white paper on its global governance reform initiative.
China released a white paper advocating for "more just and equitable" global governance, particularly in emerging areas like AI and outer space. Top diplomat Wang Yi stated the current international system is at a "critical crossroads" due to multiple crises, emphasizing China's support for changes aligned with current realities rather than rebuilding the existing order.
A new Bank of China white paper reveals over 95% of overseas companies plan to maintain or increase cross-border yuan settlements, with a significant drop in those expecting a decline. The report also indicates a five-year high in yuan asset holdings by foreign firms.
The 2026 Japanese Defense White Paper highlights China's growing military strength as the "greatest strategic challenge," emphasizing the need for a comprehensive response through national power and international cooperation. It also introduces a new section on "new warfare tactics" due to the widespread use of drones and AI in recent conflicts.
South Korea's new policy prioritizes peaceful coexistence with North Korea, focusing on respect for its system and avoiding hostile actions. Key challenges include dismantled communication channels and the risk of miscalculation.
Thailand's Royal Thai Navy faces challenges in its goal to operate eight modern frigates by 2037, as the Budget Bureau cut funding for a second frigate from the 2027 budget. The navy commander stated the frigates are still needed and the request will be resubmitted for the 2028 budget.
Japan's draft Defense White Paper, set for formal approval in August, uses strong language like "security threat" and "deeply concerned" regarding China's military, signaling a shift towards "new militarism" and "fighting spirit." The paper aims to bolster Japan's strategic value to the US amidst concerns over US-China relations.
South Korea's Unification Ministry defended its white paper's controversial 'two-state' language, calling it a strategy for peaceful coexistence with North Korea and not legal recognition of Pyongyang as a sovereign state.
South Korean opposition lawmakers slammed the Unification Ministry's white paper for describing inter-Korean relations as a 'two-state relationship,' calling it a constitutional violation and an abandonment of unification goals.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to cut youth jail numbers by 25% and end lifelong criminal records for under-18s. The overhaul includes new interventions and parental accountability measures.
Ministers to mandate use of tools that record individuals’ cumulative exposure to harrowing incidentsPolicing in England and Wales faces a reckoning over the levels of trauma experienced by officers and staff as “trauma tracker” tools are to be mandated by ministers to ensure the psychological toll caused by exposure to death, abuse and neglect is recorded.A Home Office white paper published in January outlined a legislative push to make trauma monitoring systems mandatory across all 43 forces in England and Wales. Continue reading...
Il White Paper di Repower e Turismi.ai – in anteprima esclusiva su Repubblica – esplora il settore attraverso quattro dimensioni, dall’accessibilità alla tecnologia, mostrando la sua capacità di generare valore per il territorio
American Chamber of Commerce in China releases 2026 white paper acknowledging targeted regulatory improvements and market access advances, while flagging persistent concerns over broad national security definitions, uneven enforcement, and China's slowing economy — concerns ranked among top issues in annual survey.
