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.
2021/09/13 |
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.
2021/10/27 |
Amnesty International Closing Hong Kong Offices Amid Security Concerns
The Hong Kong offices have a sister location in Bangkok. The group continues to conduct research and advocacy work across other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
2021/09/09 |
South Korea Fights ‘Fake News,’ but Critics Claim It’s Gagging the Press
A proposed revision to the Press Arbitration Act, backed by South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party, would significantly expand the ability of courts to punish accredited reporters and media outlets deemed to have intentionally published false information.
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.
2021/09/16 |
Exiled Physician Fighting for a Better Myanmar
“The origin of the legitimacy is really with the will of the people of Myanmar,” said a minister of Myanmar’s shadow government formed in the wake of the coup. “The U.N.’s duty is to uphold the will of the people of Myanmar. That is the obligation.”
2021/12/06 |
Journalists Work Clandestinely in Post-Coup Myanmar
“The biggest challenge is trying to practice ethical journalism at this critical time. If we write about revolutionary forces, the military will arrest us. Pro-revolutionary forces also label us pro-military media while reporting on military matters.”
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.
2021/09/02 |
North Korea Rejects Covid Vaccines, Saying Hard-hit Nations Have Greater Need
UNICEF had allocated 2.97 million does to North Korea, which reported it has found no cases of Covid-19.
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.
2021/08/11 |
China’s Likely Responses to European and Indian Warships in Sea it Calls its Own
In response to challenges to their claim on the disputed South China Sea, Chinese authorities may tail foreign vessels, protest verbally and target other countries one by one, analysts suggest
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.
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.
2021/07/26 |
US Defense Secretary Heads to Southeast Asia
US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, aims to unify allies concerned by China’s growing military abilities as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the region
2021/07/02 |
Cambodia Backs Vaccinations as Covid-19 Case Load Soars
After an outbreak earlier this year, Cambodia's drive to implement a vaccination program gathers pace amid hopes for herd immunity by year-end.
2021/08/18 |
New Zealand Locks Down after One Covid-19 Case
Strong response towards New Zealand's first Covid-19 case in six months. It is suspected to be caused by delta variant, but not confirmed.
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.