2021/06/21 |
Researchers Begin Trials of Covid-19 Nasal Spray Vaccine
Australia approves the development of a new Covid-19 vaccine which attacks the virus as it enters the body.
2021/05/11 |
Can Taiwan’s Silicon Shield Protect It Against China’s Aggression?
Taiwan’s dominance in chip-making has fueled debate over its silicon shield, but an expert says the U.S. is concerned that the shield may “have holes in it” and the technology is being used by China’s military.
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.
2021/04/09 |
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.
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.
2020/12/04 |
China Proposes New Restrictions on Foreigners, Religious Services
The draft regulations require foreign worshipers who want to host religious activities in China to apply for a permit and demonstrate they are “friendly to China” in their country of origin.
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.
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.
2021/03/25 |
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.
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.
2021/06/25 |
Thai Pro-democracy Movement Makes Comeback to Push for Monarchy Reform
Demonstrators in Thailand voice discontent with the government’s handling of the pandemic, vaccine rollout, and economy.
2021/03/03 |
ASEAN Urges Peaceful Solution To Myanmar Coup Standoff
While some member countries condemned the junta, the bloc as a whole urged “all sides” against inciting violence.
2020/03/30 |
Hassled in China, American Journalists Are Invited to Try Taiwan. Why Would They Go?
Taiwan's foreign minister said the five American journalists expelled from China are welcome to station in Taiwan.
2020/03/24 |
Singapore Bucks Virus Trend as Schools Reopen
Facing the prospect of economic crisis, Singapore re-opens its schools.
2021/05/05 |
Largely Spared Since 2020, Taiwan Now Grapples With Small Covid Cluster
Health officials say 26 people have been infected in a cluster that apparently began with inbound cargo aircraft pilots and spread into an airport hotel.
2020/07/09 |
Myanmar Military Kills Civilians in Indiscriminate Attacks, Amnesty Says
Amnesty International reported that the Myanmar military has indiscriminately bombed civilians, including children in March and April.
2020/05/27 |
Hong Kong Police Blockade Legislature Ahead of National Anthem Vote
Hong Kong's legislative complex was the site of clashes between protesters and police ahead of discussions of a controversial bill that would make disrespecting China's national anthem a crime.
2021/04/05 |
China Uses Money, Diplomacy to Push Back Against US in Southeast Asia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held eight meetings year-to-date with counterparts in Southeast Asian countries.