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After Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Chief Security Officers representing a dozen members of the OSAC Council and more than 80+ members of the PARC provided insight into private-sector concerns and...

This report looks at tensions between China and Taiwan, which some say are at an all-time high, could be cause for concern for organizations operating on the island as well as industries whose supply chains are heavily r...

Vaccination rollout against the coronavirus pandemic has been sluggish in the East Asia Pacific region. Originally, the region was among the most successful in the world at implementing successful mitigation measures aga...

Seven months have now passed since the introduction of initial COVID-related travel restrictions. OSAC has updated its interactive map with the latest entry restrictions for U.S. travelers to the Asia-Pacific region, com...

Six months have passed since the first COVID-19 related travel restrictions were enacted. Since then, countries across the globe have created and revised entry and exit requirements numerous times in an effort to control...

In 2019, there was a global increase in authoritarianism and nationalism as well as unprecedented civil unrest. In the Asia-Pacific region, communities and countries grappled with identity in a modern world, the spread o...

On Saturday, January 11, Taiwanese voters will go to the polls. The key question is whether incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen will remain in office. This report looks at the upcoming election, which is likely to have far-...

Chinese authorities have detained OSAC constituents traveling from Hong Kong to mainland China for various reasons. This OSAC infographic provides background information and tips for traveling securely in China.

China’s broadened system of criminal justice is at odds with both the EU and the UN, yet six EU member states currently have extradition treaties with China. Countries who depend on economic ties with China may find them...

Taiwan will host the 29th Summer Universiade from August 19-30. The event, also known as the World University Games, is expected to feature more than 7,000 participants from over 100 nations, including 352 athletes and 1...

On July 12, a UN-backed tribunal issued a much-anticipated verdict on the sovereignty of territories in the South China Sea, ruling largely against Beijing’s historical claims. China said it would ignore the decision (a...

Dengue fever is endemic in over 100 countries and generally non-fatal. Some traditional hotspots of dengue infection are dramatically reducing infection rates, while outbreaks are rising in some less traditional areas.

On May 9, a 65-year-old Taiwanese fisherman was killed when his boat was fired upon by the Philippine Coast Guard in the Balintang Channel. In response, Taipei demanded an official apology from the Philippine government,...

On December 9, hundreds of demonstrators staged rallies in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to protest China’s growing assertiveness over disputed maritime territorial claims in the South China Sea, the latest in a string of r...

On June 28, approximately 300 solo mainland Chinese tourists visited Taiwan for the first time since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949. The visit materialized after both sides lifted a ban on solo travelers to Tai...

Please find the latest edition of the OSAC Regional Analysis Bulletin (RAB). This week’s bulletin contains articles highlighting ongoing efforts by Beijing and Taipei to boost cross-strait relations, recent public sector...