Taiwan’s election this week, along with South Korea’s successful democratic transition in the 1990s, challenged the notion that democracy isn't suited for Asian cultures.

The Philipipnes' tourism sector would take a hit, but a visa rule for Americans would ease tension over a criminal case in Manila.

Human rights activists say verdict paints bleak picture of government-led persecution of religious groups under Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Christmas celebrations in Hong Kong were disrupted by riot police violently dispersing anti-government protesters.

Curfews and road checkpoints have dominated much of Mindanao, an island racked by rebel violence, for 31 months