2021/02/19 |
Deadly ‘Red-Tagging’ Campaign Ramps up in Philippines
Filipinos labelled as communists by state officials say they now fear for their lives.
2022/04/26 |
Philippines Presidential Election a Rematch Between Late Dictator’s Son, Democratic Leader
Marcos’s popularity is based on the nostalgia of alleged prosperity and the “golden age” of Filipino society during his father’s dictatorship in the 1980s. Political observers and disinformation researchers say his campaign is buoyed by a massive disinformation and propaganda network.
2021/07/26 |
US Defense Secretary Heads to Southeast Asia
US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, aims to unify allies concerned by China’s growing military abilities as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the region
2021/05/25 |
Taiwan Criticizes WHO “Indifference” After Summit Snub
Taiwan was not invited to world health body’s annual meeting and says it is because the WHO has given into pressure from China.
2022/02/09 |
Movement to Lower Taiwan’s Voting Age to 18 Gains Momentum
Public support for lowering the voting age in Taiwan has largely fallen along party lines.
2021/08/11 |
China’s Likely Responses to European and Indian Warships in Sea it Calls its Own
In response to challenges to their claim on the disputed South China Sea, Chinese authorities may tail foreign vessels, protest verbally and target other countries one by one, analysts suggest
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.”
2022/10/26 |
In Polarized 2022 Midterms, US Candidates Find Common Ground Opposing China
As American voters get ready for the midterm elections, candidates from both parties are pledging tough policies on China in hopes of wooing voters.
2021/08/16 |
Analysts: China Expanding Influence in Africa Via Telecom Network Deals
Critics worry about government purchases of Chinese equipment enabling repressive regimes, but in many African markets, a lack of options has created a dependence on Beijing-financed projects
2022/08/09 |
As Japan Marks Atomic Bomb Anniversary, Threat From China Breaks Military Taboo
Japan is planning for a massive increase in defense spending driven by the threat from China, breaking a decades-long taboo over the build-up of armed forces following its defeat in 1945.
2022/04/11 |
Taiwan Mulls Lengthening Military Service
Analysts believe Taiwan’s ability and commitment to defend itself has been questioned in both Beijing and Washington and improving mandatory military service would send a clear signal to both that it is prepared.
2021/03/29 |
Myanmar Communities in Taiwan Protest Military Coup After ‘Deadliest Day’
Gathered at Taipei’s Liberty Square, demonstrators sat for hours singing songs, holding anti-coup posters, and waving the Myanmar national flag.
2022/10/07 |
UN Council Rejects Uyghur Resolution on China by Narrow Margin
This is the first time the council has considered a proposal to debate the human rights situation in Xinjiang.
2022/05/13 |
China Faces Grim Economic Prospects, Experts Say
Analysts say the slowdown is attributable not only to China’s Covid policies but also to a crackdown on private enterprise, especially in the technology sector.
2022/08/02 |
Myanmar, South China Sea To Divide, Dominate ASEAN Summit
Most ASEAN countries want a united front on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, but critics claim Beijing, which wants to handle negotiations on a country-by-country basis, has used Cambodia to thwart progress on an agreement and to block diplomatic opposition to its maritime claims.
2022/07/08 |
Some Filipinos Think ‘Biased’ News Site Rappler Should Be Shut Down
At home, Rappler receives little support from Filipinos as journalists and fact-checkers become increasingly vulnerable to attacks from the government and political actors.