2021/12/06 |
Journalists Work Clandestinely in Post-Coup Myanmar
“The biggest challenge is trying to practice ethical journalism at this critical time. If we write about revolutionary forces, the military will arrest us. Pro-revolutionary forces also label us pro-military media while reporting on military matters.”
2021/11/26 |
China Says It Will Shun Hegemony in Disputed Asian Sea; Does It Mean That?
“The rest of the region, of course, won’t take it at face value,” experts say.
2021/11/23 |
Experts: US Boycott of Beijing Olympics Would Dash Seoul’s Hopes for Diplomacy
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said a declaration to end the Korean War could be a “catalyst” for the resumption of dialogue with North Korea.
2021/11/17 |
Thai Court Bars Royal Reform Calls, Fuels Fears of Swelling Social Schism
By stifling open debate on reform, the ruling will only aggravate one of the most volatile fault lines running through Thai society, experts say.
2021/11/11 |
Chinese Newspaper Removes Editorial Calling for More Media Freedom
Hu Xijin is better known for his acerbic attacks on the United States, but in his Monday piece, he instead criticized Beijing.
2021/11/08 |
China Trying to Snuff Murder Mystery Role-Playing Games
“If it’s a good script, you will be surprised every step of the way, and that brings out a sense of accomplishment if you figure out who’s the murderer.”
2021/11/03 |
Soviet-era Memories Shape European Lawmakers’ View of China and Taiwan
“Lithuania has suffered badly under the Soviet communist regime,” a parliamentarian said. “Unfortunately, what the Chinese government is doing, on many levels, is worse.”
2021/10/27 |
Amnesty International Closing Hong Kong Offices Amid Security Concerns
The Hong Kong offices have a sister location in Bangkok. The group continues to conduct research and advocacy work across other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
2021/10/25 |
Thai Water Project Clears Major Hurdle After China Shows Interest
The Thai government has approved a crucial environmental impact assessment for the Yuam River water diversion project. Rights groups are worrying about the villages a new reservoir would displace.
2021/10/18 |
China Seen Tightening Grip on Macao
Macao has been paired with neighboring Guangdong in a special economic zone, with special tax and other policies aimed at diversifying Macao’s economy away from gambling.
2021/10/12 |
Analysts: Thaw in Sino-US Trade Dispute Would Lift World Supply Chains, Dent Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian countries should expect less investment by multinationals trying to sustain U.S.-bound exports without shipping from China.
2021/10/05 |
US To Have ‘Frank’ Discussions With China About Trade
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said China has fallen short of its purchase promises and she would seek a meeting with her Chinese counterpart to review the matter.
2021/09/28 |
China Tells Effeminate Male Celebrities to Man Up
China call on broadcasters to enforce a “correct beauty standard” and to stop booking male celebrities who fail to meet the manly criteria.
2021/09/22 |
Proposal to Remove Chiang Kai-shek Statue in Taiwan Stirs Controversy
The Transitional Justice Commission’s proposal, part of a larger plan to convert the memorial into a reflection on Taiwan’s authoritarian past, has drawn mixed reactions.
2021/09/16 |
Exiled Physician Fighting for a Better Myanmar
“The origin of the legitimacy is really with the will of the people of Myanmar,” said a minister of Myanmar’s shadow government formed in the wake of the coup. “The U.N.’s duty is to uphold the will of the people of Myanmar. That is the obligation.”
2021/09/13 |
Why China Would Give More Aid, Investment To Leery Philippines
Manila vies with Beijing over access to the disputed South China Sea and has warmed this year toward the United States.
2021/09/09 |
South Korea Fights ‘Fake News,’ but Critics Claim It’s Gagging the Press
A proposed revision to the Press Arbitration Act, backed by South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party, would significantly expand the ability of courts to punish accredited reporters and media outlets deemed to have intentionally published false information.
2021/09/02 |
North Korea Rejects Covid Vaccines, Saying Hard-hit Nations Have Greater Need
UNICEF had allocated 2.97 million does to North Korea, which reported it has found no cases of Covid-19.