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Analysts: Chinese Defense Minister’s Removal Could Be Beginning of Trend
Analysts suggest that China’s removal of defense minister Li Shangfu and other recent dismissals may be part of an emerging trend of abrupt removals of top-level officials, reflecting a lack of checks and balances in the Chinese political system.

Analysts: Chinese Defense Minister’s Removal Could Be Beginning of Trend
Analysts suggest that China’s removal of defense minister Li Shangfu may be part of an emerging trend of abrupt removals of top-level officials, reflecting a lack of checks and balances in the Chinese political system.

Survey: South Korea’s LGBT Community Faces a Hurdled Road to Same-Sex Equality
A recent survey showed broad opposition to same-sex marriage in South Korea, with age and political affiliation playing a role and the lasting power of Protestants in the country.

Analysts: China’s Foxconn Probe May Be Tied to Taiwan Elections
Analysts see China’s probe of Foxconn as an attempt to intervene in Taiwan’s elections and potentially force Foxconn's founder, Terry Gou, out of the race.

Hong Kong Appeals Court: Same-Sex Couples Can Inherit Property From Partner
A Hong Kong court has upheld a ruling granting equal inheritance rights to same-sex couples, marking another legal victory for Hong Kong's LGBTQ+ community.

Analysts: China Tests US Commitment to Indo-Pacific in South China Sea
Tensions rise in the South China Sea as Philippine and Chinese vessels collide near a disputed reef. Both sides issued statements criticizing each other and videos were released as evidence.

Indonesia’s Commodity Future in the Face of China’s Slowdown
In face of China’s slowdown in acquiring commodities, Indonesia’s efforts to diversify export destinations and move towards downstream industrial policies are crucial for its survival.