U.S. Bars Imports From Three Companies, Citing Possible Use of Forced Labor

[ad_1] U.S. Customs and Border Protection has barred imports from three companies, including a supplier to Western apparel companies, that the agency says could be using North Korean forced labor.…

Taiwan to extend military conscription to one year, citing threat from China

[ad_1] TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan will extend compulsory military service to one year from four months starting in 2024 due to the rising threat the democratically governed island faces from…

Japan to Build a More Powerful Military, Citing China as Its No. 1 Menace

[ad_1] TOKYO—Japan called China its biggest security challenge and said it would sharply raise military spending including for missiles that can hit other countries, marking one of Tokyo’s biggest post-World…