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2023/03/13 | Voice of America

Could Myanmar Be Implicated in Russia’s War Against Ukraine?

The head of Ukraine’s defense intelligence says Russia is buying weapons via third countries, and Myanmar might be one of them.

2023/03/01 | Voice of America

China Said To Ask Domestic Firms To Shun Big Four Accountants

Beijing is concerned that the audits might give access to information about the problems of the state-owned enterprises that they regard as sensitive, analysts say.

2023/01/03 | Voice of America

Trolling of Female Asian Journalists on Rise as Beijing Seeks to Discredit Media

In the eyes of the Beijing, it’s viewed as especially unforgivable if women are perceived as betraying China, a journalist says.

2023/02/20 | Voice of America

US: No Apology From China for Balloon Surveillance

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi requested the U.S. “change course” and fix the damage done to the bilateral relationship caused by the “abuse of force” in shooting down the balloon, according to Chinese state media.

2023/02/04 | Voice of America

Taiwan Legislator Criticizes China Response to Possible Taipei Visit by US Official

You Si-kun, the president of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, is calling China’s response to the possibility of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s visiting Taiwan “excessive.”

2023/01/07 | Voice of America

Thailand Welcomes Tourism, Economic Progress, Looks Ahead to 2023 Elections

Experts say the elections could promote further economic growth and create stability for the kingdom.

2023/01/12 | Voice of America

US Lawmakers Move to Reevaluate US Policy Towards China

The special committee on China expects to hold its first hearing in early to mid-February and will comprise a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

2023/03/20 | Voice of America

Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank Has Chinese Startups Worried

The now-failed SVB served roughly 2,200 clients in China and advised government regulators who were eager to build the country’s tech sector.

2023/02/13 | Voice of America

Heavy Rains Improve Mekong Life, but Concerns Remain

Many fishers say that although bumper catches were helped by illegal electric nets, the harvest was still low because of dams.

2023/03/09 | Voice of America

Crackdown, Financial Constraints Limit Myanmar Protests

Donations to anti-government organizations have gradually dropped, but living costs and expenses for protests are rising.

2023/01/17 | Voice of America

Why South Korea’s President Is Talking About Nuclear Weapons

Yoon could be using the issue to send a tough message to North Korea, but it could be counterproductive, analysts say.

2023/02/08 | Voice of America

Landmark Trial Opens for Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists

Thirty-one of the 47 pleaded guilty before the case came to trial. According to the prosecutor, four of the 47 defendants are set to testify against the 16 who did not plead guilty.

2023/03/17 | Voice of America

China’s Speed in Selling Arms Prompt Us Partners To Buy From Beijing, Say Officials

Such concerns about China’s weapons sales are not new and have persisted despite Washington’s overall dominance in arms exports.

2023/02/16 | Voice of America

Experts: A Girl and Missiles Are North Korea’s Way To Perpetuate Regime

Analysts believe Ju Ae’s appearance is meant to let the world know Kim Jong Un’s military achievements will be transferred to successive generations to ensure the survival of his regime for years to come.

2023/02/01 | Voice of America

UN Rights Expert Warns Myanmar Military Planning Sham Elections

The U.N. special rapporteur for Myanmar said the junta would try to spin a narrative to the population that the international community is accepting their regime.

2023/03/23 | Voice of America

Chinese Capital’s Population Declines for First Time Since 2003

In January, China announced it had entered an “era of negative population growth,” after figures showed a historic drop in the number of people for the first time in six decades.