The outlook for business diplomacy is uncertain with visits planned for late January by business leaders, now in limbo. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

Chinese nationals felt it was unpatriotic to hide the country's name, while other netizens from other areas did not want their passports used seemingly as subterfuge. According to ETtoday, the kerfuffle started when a Chinese netizen said he was using the cover when travelling to Japan to avoid any unpleasant encounters.