2022/08/12 |
China’s Langya Henipavirus: In a ‘Scary Family’ of Zoonotic Disease
Langya henipavirus is a new zoonotic disease in shrews in China, which infected 35 people. Is it worth freaking out? If it starts spreading between people.
2022/08/08 |
China Says Military Drills Around Taiwan Will Continue
Several days of activity have disrupted shipping and air travel, with Taiwan saying the move amounts to a blockade.
2022/08/01 |
Myanmar Prolongs State of Emergency for Six Months
The Myanmar junta’s National Defense and Security Council gave unanimous approval for the decision, according to state media.
2022/07/29 |
Is Japan’s Whaling Industry Going Under as Demand Sinks?
Japan’s whaling industry is struggling to stay afloat as government subsidies dwindle and consumers are less interested in what used to be a staple food on Japanese dinner tables.
2022/07/27 |
China and Indonesia Agree To Boost Relations During Beijing Meeting
The leaders of China and Indonesia have laid out plan of expanding cooperation in an array of areas. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is the first world leader to visit Beijing since February.
2022/07/21 |
China, India Vie for Influence in Sri Lanka Amid Economic Turmoil
Sri Lanka — with its strategic location at the crossroads of busy shipping routes — has become an arena of geopolitical rivalry and maritime competition between India and China.
2022/07/14 |
Can India Tackle Its Population Challenge?
Around 22% of the global workforce over the next three decades is expected to come from India. Experts say unemployment in the country will be “a huge problem” if more skilled workers are not trained.
2022/07/08 |
Shinzo Abe: The Legacy of Japan’s Former Prime Minister
The former prime minister has died after being shot in the city of Nara. Shinzo Abe resigned from the top post in 2020, but his legacy has had a lasting impact on everyday Japanese life and politics.
2022/07/05 |
South Korea Returns to Nuclear Power’s Warm Embrace
President Yoon Suk-yeol is going all in on nuclear power, both at home and abroad, marking a shift from his predecessor’s undecided approach.
2022/06/29 |
Philippines: News Site Rappler Ordered To Shut Down
The site, co-founded by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, was known for covering Duterte’s bloody crackdown on illegal drugs. The move comes a day before President Rodrigo Duterte is due to leave office.
2022/06/27 |
G7 Leaders Launch Infrastructure Fund to Counter Chinese Influence
G7 leaders pledged US$600 billion dollars to help low-income states build “climate resilient infrastructure,” which is seen as the West’s response to China’s massive Belt and Road Initiative.
2022/06/21 |
China: Gaming Firm NetEase Sees Stocks Slump Amid Tech Crackdown
The Chinese government is imposing restrictions on gaming companies such as NetEase to prevent addiction. The measures are delaying the release of major titles such as “Diablo Immortal,” hurting the industry.
2022/06/10 |
Thousands of South Korean Truckers Broaden Strike Action
Truckers in South Korea are on a strike action, protesting sharply rising fuel prices and demanding basic pay guarantees. It's an early test for conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol.
2022/06/07 |
Japan: Same-sex Couples Face Resistance to Adoption
Conservative attitudes towards the concept of family and a lack of legal rights for LGBTQ+ members of society make adopting in a child a difficult task in Japan.
2022/05/31 |
Why Young Protesters in Sri Lanka Are Wary of Traditional Politics
Sri Lanka is facing one of the worst economic crises in recent decades, triggering public anger and mass protests, which have fostered unity across ethnic and religious lines.
2022/05/24 |
‘Quad’ Talks in Japan Open With Eyes on China and Ukraine
Leaders from the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia are in Tokyo looking to bolster the Indo-Pacific group of major democratic nations. Although China is the Quad’s long term focus, Ukraine’s sure to feature on the agenda.
2022/05/19 |
Are European Academics Helping China’s Military?
An investigation has found that European researchers have cooperated with China's National University of Defense Technology, whose purpose is to “Strengthen the Armed Forces and the Nation.”
2022/05/12 |
How Russia and China Exploit History to Further Their Interests
The arbitrariness in the way they deal with their own national history helps Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin secure power and justify their policies.