2020/09/02 |
US Adjusts Taiwan Policy, Declassifies Cables
The U.S. and Taiwan are starting a new bilateral economic dialogue after Taiwan announced last week its plans to remove restrictions on American pork and beef imports. Some experts see the dialogue as a move toward a free trade agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan.
2020/03/23 |
Coronavirus Technology Carries Troubling Side Effects for Privacy, Press Freedom
Global emergency measures and tools to tackle COVID-19 outbreak risk privacy, free expression rights, international bodies warn.
2020/04/28 |
Who Is Kim Jong Un’s Sister?
Kim Yo Jong has been quite visible around Kim Jong Un in the past two years, including during high-profile meetings between leaders of the U.S. and North Korea.
2020/05/21 |
HK Public Broadcaster Suspends Satirical Show After Government Reprimand
Hong Kong public broadcaster RTHK was forced to suspend a satirical show and apologize for allegedly insulting the police.
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.
2021/04/28 |
Myanmar’s Anti-Junta Protesters Turning to Rebel Armies for Military Training
Ethnic Karen rebels resumed decades-long fight against Myanmar army after February 1 coup
2022/06/08 |
Hun Sen’s Party Wins Cambodia’s Local Polls by Landslides, Early Results Show
The opposition alleged a number of polling stations restricted access to onlookers, closing the doors and windows of stations from scrutiny. A party described the election as the “worst in history.”
2021/07/07 |
North Korea Faces Worsening Economic Woes Amid Covid Lockdown
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently acknowledged food shortages, comparing situation to devastating 1990s famine.
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.
2021/04/16 |
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.
2020/06/02 |
Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Officially Banned
Hong Kong police formally banned the annual Tiananmen candlelit vigil to mourn victims of the crackdown. The vigil has taken place uninterrupted for 30 years.
2020/06/26 |
Hun Sen Tempers Speculation Son Will Be Next Cambodian Leader
Hun Sen, Cambodia's Prime Minister, has sought to cast doubt that his son really is his heir apparent in recent remarks.