Society

OPINION: It’s Not oBike, It’s You
It is not only the government’s responsibility to correct residents’ behavior. It is incumbent upon all residents to take on the matter, writes Matthew Lubin.

ASIA NEWS BITES: Trump Says Taiwan Company Could Triple US Investments; Samsung Exec Fronts in Court; Germany Expels Vietnam Press Attache
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.

Old Power Re-Emerges in Indonesia
What appears to be the emergence of a new religious politics in Indonesia is, in reality, the re-emergence of an old power apparatus — that of the New Order deep state.

Rohaya-Selamet Marriage Isn't Funny, but Disturbing and Unlawful
'If we continue misusing it for the sake of justifying child marriage or abusive polygamous relationship, then the joke is on us.'

Education Charity in China Struggles to Soar Amid Rural Brain Drain
The Adream Foundation serves 3 million underprivileged students but is hampered by top teaching talent fleeing to cities.

O&A: Startup Aiming to Conquer Emojis, GIFs and Likes
Q&A with the Australian founder of Taiwan-based ReCactus.

ASIA NEWS BITES: CNN Takes Cambodia to Task on Child Prostitution; Growing Concern for Liu Xia; China’s First Overseas Military Base; China Hits Back on Trump Tweets via Xinhua
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.