2021/12/03 |
Taiwan’s Golden Horse Film Awards Highlights Hong Kong’s Censored Productions
The censored films touch on the 2019 anti-China extradition protests.
2021/11/09 |
Indonesian Court Allows Internet Blocking Amid Social Unrest
Activists say the ruling further erodes digital freedoms in Indonesia and sets a dangerous precedent for free speech in Southeast Asia.
2021/10/21 |
Taiwan: Deepfake Pornographic Video Victims Call for New Laws Against Sexual Violence in Cyberspace
The president vowed that the government would tighten laws to crack down on disinformation and AI-generated fake videos.
2021/10/15 |
Why Are Czech Elites Being Captured by Beijing Narratives?
Since its independence, the Czech Republic has experienced remarkable changes in its relations with China.
2021/10/08 |
Philippines Will Allow Casinos on World-famous Boracay Island Despite Local Opposition
Philippine authorities say casinos would generate more revenue for the government.
2021/09/08 |
Hong Kong Labels the Host of Tiananmen Vigil and Other Civic Groups as ‘Foreign Agents’ To Justify Clampdown
Members of the HK Alliance were arrested after the police labelled the group a “political organization” and a “foreign agent.”
2021/08/26 |
Cambodia’s China-Funded Mega Dam Linked to Rights Abuses and Loss of Fisheries
Authorities dispute the research methodology and the report's “political bias.”
2021/08/17 |
How Did Chinese Propaganda Force Hong Kong’s Largest Teachers Union To Disband?
No evidence shows that the teachers’ union has violated the national security law, but the police says it will “definitely investigate” any wrongdoings if national security matters are involved.
2021/08/05 |
The Diplomatic Struggle Over Taiwan’s Name in the Olympics
The Taiwanese team can only compete under the name of Chinese Taipei in the Games. Some are trying to change that.
2021/07/28 |
Hong Kong Hands Down First Guilty Sentence on Terrorism and Inciting Secession Charges Under National Security Law
The convicted protester Tong Ying-kit could face life in prison
2021/07/20 |
Released Journalists Share Prison Experiences in Myanmar
In late June, the Myanmar military government released more than 2,000 prisoners arrested for resisting the coup, including 12 journalists. At least 36 journalists are still in detention.
2021/07/15 |
Macau Bans 21 Opposition Candidates From Campaigning for the Legislature
Beijing’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office expressed support for Macau’s decision and stressed that it is necessary to uphold the principle of “patriots governing Macau.”
2021/07/06 |
Hong Kong Government Defines Assault on Police as ‘Lone Wolf Terrorism’
Police said the acts of mourning was no different from supporting terrorism.
2021/06/09 |
Pressure on Journalists, Bloggers Mounts Ahead of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Elections
A foreign journalist loses accreditation, a pro-LBGT blogger is beaten and another blogger gets a heavy sentence on dubious charges in Uzbekistan.
2021/05/14 |
Hong Kong’s Public Broadcaster Is on Its Way To Become a Government Mouthpiece
Shows are being censored, journalists are being forced to resign, and even social media posts are being deleted.
2021/05/10 |
Inside Myanmar: Testimonies of Survival and Resistance
Testimonials of the Myanmar coup speak of the regime’s influence on daily life and the characteristics of the protest movement.
2021/04/12 |
Hong Kong Customs Raids Pro-Democracy Retail Chain, Sparking Sympathy
Hong Kong customs raids and seizes goods from a pro-democracy “yellow shop,” citing inadequate labeling on products.
2021/03/31 |
How Hong Kong Lost Its Academic Freedom in 2020
The city now ranks lower than Russia and Vietnam, according to a study on global academic freedom.