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.”
2020/02/05 |
In Myanmar, Betel Quid Chewing Remains Popular Despite Risks
Myanmar can't seem to kick Betel quid chewing, a collective addiction that causes terminal illness among other alarming health issues.
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.
2021/01/11 |
US State Department Ends Restrictions on Contacts With Taiwan Officials
The United States is lifting self-imposed restrictions on contacts between U.S. officials and their Taiwanese counterparts, after the Taiwan Assurance Act became law in December.
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.
2021/07/28 |
Thailand Considers Cap on Vaccine Exports as Covid Cases Surge
An export cap could disrupt vaccine rollout in neighbor countries amid their own Covid spikes, health experts say.
2021/02/23 |
India-China Border Disputes Persist Despite Troop Pullback
Analysts caution that the recent troop withdrawal represents only a start of a potentially long process as both Indian and Chinese soldiers remain massed along several other stretches of the Himalayan border.
2021/04/09 |
Journalists on Trial for Covering Myanmar Coup
Coverage of Myanmar's coup and its aftermath is becoming increasingly risky, with at least 60 journalists arrested since junta seized power.
2019/12/31 |
Chinese Pastor Wang Yi Given 9 Year Sentence on State Subversion
Human rights activists say verdict paints bleak picture of government-led persecution of religious groups under Chinese President Xi Jinping.
2021/03/15 |
Reports: At Least 39 Killed as Myanmar Imposes Martial Law in Yangon Suburb
At least 39 demonstrators were reportedly killed in Yangon’s Hlaingthaya area.
2020/12/17 |
Chinese Diplomats’ Aggressive Twitter Strategy on Display in Australia Dispute
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian's tweet might seem to gain traction, but researchers say it is a result of China's attempt “to create an illusion of popular backing.”
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.
2021/06/02 |
New Zealand Assures Australia There Is No Rift Over China
New Zealand says trade with China won’t trump security and human rights concerns.
2019/12/26 |
Clashes Mar Christmas Celebrations in Hong Kong
Christmas celebrations in Hong Kong were disrupted by riot police violently dispersing anti-government protesters.
2021/03/25 |
Chinese Diplomat’s Rhetoric in US Talks Creates Moneymaking Opportunities
After the U.S.-China meeting in Alaska, Chinese merchandisers are feeding a wave of nationalism that the talks inspired.
2019/12/23 |
Martial Law Set to End in Restive Philippine South as Violence Ebbs
Curfews and road checkpoints have dominated much of Mindanao, an island racked by rebel violence, for 31 months
2021/04/26 |
Pan-Southeast Asian Agreement Aims To Stop Spillover of Myanmar Violence
Association of Southeast Asian Nations issues five-point consensus calling for ‘immediate cessation’ of violence in Myanmar and ‘utmost restraint’ by all parties.
2020/11/26 |
Thai Protesters Direct Ire at King’s Massive Wealth
Protesters demanded public oversight of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s vast wealth on Wednesday outside the headquarters of Siam Commercial bank. He is said to hold a 23.5% stake in the bank worth an estimated US$2.3 billion.