2017/03/27 |
Why Everyone is Worried about Cambodia, Again
‘There is a widespread discontent with the government…It may be just a matter of time until the pressure cooker bursts.’
2017/01/16 |
Escort ‘Scarlet Bunnie’ Sheds Light on Singapore’s Sex Trade
'They are more concerned with making Singapore look clean; clean, as in there are no sex workers on the street, online, anywhere in sight.'
2016/12/15 |
Taiwan’s Tech Image: Digital Nation or Competition Killer?
The Tsai government risks being known internationally as a tech ‘competition killer,' just as it tries to reposition the country as a ‘digital nation.’
2017/07/14 |
Hong Kong By-Elections Now Loom as Critical Test for Democracy Movement
A court decision today paves the way for a series of by-elections that may prove critical for the future of Hong Kong’s democracy movement.
2016/09/29 |
Singapore to Jail Teenage Blogger
Controversial Singaporean blogger Amos Yee has been sentenced 38 days in prison for ‘intending to wound religious feelings.’
2017/03/20 |
Smooth Sailing in Cross-Strait Trade?
China-Taiwan trade statistics for 2016 were released earlier today.
2017/04/20 |
INTERVIEW: ‘It’s Not About Mr Lee' - Wife of Taiwanese Activist Detained in China Speaks Out
In an exclusive interview, Lee Ching-yu talks to The News Lens.
2016/10/06 |
Renewed Fears for Religious Freedom in Vietnam
Human rights advocates are concerned about fresh restrictions on religious freedom in Vietnam.
2016/08/15 |
BREAKING: Umbrella Movement Leaders Avoid Prison
Hong Kong activist leader and young politician Nathan Law should be free to stand in an upcoming election after being sentenced to community service this morning.
2016/07/13 |
South China Sea: How to Enforce the Tribunal Decision?
Enforcement of the international ruling in favor of the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute now depends on the international community, the lawyer representing the Philippines says.
2017/03/30 |
Mental Health Issues Mishandled in 10 Death Penalty Cases in Taiwan
Four of the cases uncovered in the report involve defendants who have been executed.
2016/07/14 |
FEATURE: Freddy Lim on Influencing the DPP, China, Missed Opportunities and Taiwan's Dodgy Media
Freddy Lim, an internationally renowned heavy metal singer and civic activist, is part of a new wave of politicians trying to reshape Taiwanese society. In an interview at his Taipei office, Lim reflects on his time in the Legislative Yuan so far, the pace of reform in Taiwan and the New Power Party’s future prospects.