2020/10/15 |
Experts Say Taiwan Needs More Homegrown Military Efforts
Though Washington plans a new round of weapons sales to Taiwan, defense analysts say that the country needs to further develop its domestic arms industry and enhance its reserve system.
2022/07/19 |
Thailand Sets 2028 Target To Finish High-speed Rail Link With China
Thailand’s new goal to finish the railway line from Bangkok to the Lao border is feasible but may be more of a political statement, analysts say.
2020/10/07 |
Facing Criticism Over Covid-19 and Xinjiang, Chinese Leader Talks Up Archaeology
At a recent meeting of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Xi Jinping brought up how archaeology should serve the interests of the ruling party.
2022/06/28 |
What To Expect From South Korea’s First NATO Summit
South Korea’s president has vowed to make the country a “global pivotal state” bolstering cooperation with like-minded countries to promote liberal democratic values of freedom, peace, and prosperity.
2022/03/16 |
China Says It Is ‘Not a Party’ to Ukraine Crisis
Media reports emerged that Moscow has requested military and economic assistance from China for its war in Ukraine, which China denied.
2020/10/05 |
50 US Senators Push for Taiwan Trade Deal
As tensions have risen between Washington and Beijing over Covid-19, trade, human rights issues, and Chinese espionage, many lawmakers are looking to strengthen ties with Taiwan.
2021/04/01 |
BBC Journalist Leaves China Over Concerns for His Safety
John Sudworth’s move to Taiwan comes amid China’s criticism of BBC’s domestic news coverage.
2020/10/19 |
Fresh Wave of Chinese Diplomacy Bolsters Resistance to US in Southeast Asia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited five countries in Southeast Asia last week to talk about trade and post-Covid-19 recovery.
2021/10/18 |
China Seen Tightening Grip on Macao
Macao has been paired with neighboring Guangdong in a special economic zone, with special tax and other policies aimed at diversifying Macao’s economy away from gambling.
2022/06/16 |
Reports: Chinese Authorities Using Covid-tracking App To Thwart Protesters
In Zhengzhou, protests fizzled after people found their health codes had suddenly turned red, meaning they couldn’t travel.
2022/07/06 |
Who Will Win in Thailand’s Cannabis Industry?
Small farmers fear that a new cannabis bill will be written with the interests of large corporations in mind.
2023/01/03 |
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.
2022/11/01 |
After Deadly Crowd Surge, Seoul Residents Complain of Government Negligence
As South Koreans try to make sense of the Itaewon tragedy, many residents say officials should have either employed a much bigger police presence or more proactive crowd control measures to ensure orderly movement.
2021/05/31 |
Malaysia Ramps Up Harassment of Government Critics, Rights Groups Say
Rights groups say police investigations into journalists, protesters, and opposition lawmakers have picked up since the country entered a state of emergency in January.
2021/11/26 |
China Says It Will Shun Hegemony in Disputed Asian Sea; Does It Mean That?
“The rest of the region, of course, won’t take it at face value,” experts say.
2021/01/21 |
How Covid-19 Is Straining Human Rights in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines
Covid-19 outbreaks have worsened human rights issues in much of Southeast Asia, as countries scramble to revive economies.
2021/11/08 |
China Trying to Snuff Murder Mystery Role-Playing Games
“If it’s a good script, you will be surprised every step of the way, and that brings out a sense of accomplishment if you figure out who’s the murderer.”
2022/01/24 |
Malaysia’s Top Anti-corruption Cop Sues Whistleblower for Defamation
Hundreds of people rallied in downtown Kuala Lumpur on Saturday calling on Azam Baki, chief commissioner of Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission, to step down over corruption allegations.