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.
2021/02/09 |
China Appears to Block Popular Clubhouse App
For a brief time, Clubhouse allowed Chinese Internet users to freely discuss taboo topics with people across the world.
2021/05/19 |
Myanmar Crisis Prompts South Koreans To Revisit 1980s Struggle for Democracy
Korean elected officials and citizens demonstrate support for Myanmar citizens four decades after South Korea’s own democratic movement.
2021/02/28 |
Myanmar Police Toughen Crackdown Against Anti-Coup Protesters
Myanmar’s post-coup government fired its U.N. envoy and AFP reports that live rounds have been used against protesters.
2021/04/16 |
Japanese PM Faces Tough Balancing Act Between US, China
Japanese Prime Minister will be the first foreign leader to meet Biden at the White House.
2021/07/14 |
Tibetans Defy China to Celebrate Dalai Lama's Birthday Online
Although Beijing forbids possession and display of the Dalai Lama's image, Tibetans post photos of his feet, shoes, and his body in maroon-colored robes to celebrate his 86th birthday.
2021/06/16 |
Doctor-Activist Defiant Against Myanmar Military
Myanmar's Dr. Ko Tayzar San, a prominent protest leader since the February 1 coup, is on the run
2021/06/11 |
Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Faces New Corruption Charges
Prosecutors accuse Aung San Suu Kyi of “committing corruption using her rank” involving allegedly accepting illegal payments and misuse of land.
2020/12/24 |
Hong Kong Legislator Reflects on Pro-Democracy Struggle as He Seeks Asylum
Baggio Leung, a former Hong Kong legislator seeking asylum in the United States, feels pessimistic about Hong Kong's short-term future, but said he believes Hong Kongers will one day win their city back.
2020/12/22 |
Thailand Urges Tight Virus Controls for Big Holiday Celebrations
Thai government officials are mulling over new measures to contain the spread of the pandemic in the wake of a surge in cases among migrant workers. Tourism operators are bracing for an atypical holiday season and a slow recovery ahead.
2020/11/24 |
3 Hong Kong Prominent Pro-Democracy Activists in Custody
Joshua Wong, Ivan Lam, and Agnes Chow were taken into custody after they pleaded guilty to charges related to a protest outside police headquarters last June.
2021/05/21 |
South Korean President To Meet Biden at White House Friday
It may be Moon Jae-in’s final visit to the United States as head of state and his last chance to fulfill campaign pledges before his term ends in 2022.
2021/01/28 |
As China’s Gig Economy Booms, Concerns Grow Over Worker Protections
A Chinese food delivery worker set himself on fire to protest unpaid wages. With spotlight on their working conditions, China's gig workers are unlikely to get the legal aid to defend their rights.
2020/12/09 |
Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Over ‘Unauthorized’ Protest
Eight Hong Kong activists in connection with a protest on July 1 have been arrested for defying a rally ban and violating the newly-imposed national security law.
2021/03/08 |
Myanmar: Trade Unions Call for Economic ‘Shut Down’ in Protest of Junta
The call to shut down the economy comes after bloody crackdowns on protesters and military occupation of hospitals in Yangon.
2020/09/28 |
US Judge Halts Government Ban on TikTok
The Trump administration wants TikTok and WeChat removed from app stores.
2021/06/30 |
Thailand Migrant Workers Sign Contracts They Don’t Understand, Undercutting Efforts to Stop Abuses
Thailand is one of the world’s largest fish and seafood producers, boasting global brands that include John West and Chicken of the Sea, but still struggles with upholding migrant worker rights.
2020/11/12 |
Reshaping Hong Kong Continues With Pro-Democracy Lawmaker Crisis: Analysis
In Hong Kong, after four pro-democracy lawmakers were removed from office and 15 resigned, there is now no legal opposition within the Legislative Council.