Taiwan Urges Citizens to Avoid Chinese ID Cards Amid Sovereignty Concerns

Taiwan’s government warns citizens against obtaining Chinese ID cards, citing 670 citizenship revocations in the past decade linked to Chinese documents. President Lai Ching-te highlights that these actions may be part of China’s strategy to secure claims over Taiwan amid increasing military threats. Local promotional tactics are aiming to incentivize Taiwanese to adopt Chinese documents,…

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New SIM Card Regulations for Foreigners in Russia Effective January 2025

Russia will implement stricter rules for foreigners acquiring SIM cards from January 1, 2025, requiring in-person registration, unique identifiers like SNILS and device IMEI, and biometric verification. Existing SIM card holders must confirm their identities by July 1, 2025, or risk service suspension. Foreign individuals will be limited to a maximum of ten registered numbers,…

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