Opinion

China’s Waste Import Ban: An Opportunity for Real Recycling
China's move to reject the world's waste is an opportunity to think seriously about the true costs of recycling.

The Ban that Never Was: Peppa Pig, AI and Porkie Pies
AI-inspired Peppa content pushed an online publishing platform into deep water in China, but the headlines missed a deeper argument over whether the state can or should rule on what media people consume.

MALAYSIA: Najib Concedes Defeat, Mahathir Vows 'Rule of Law'
Najib accepted his party’s defeat and vowed to respect the verdict of the people, but remained defiant about his former mentor’s victory.

OPINION: China Holds Key to Dodging US Sanctions in Iran
The stakes in the battle to save the Iranian nuclear deal go far beyond a belief that the agreement is serving its purpose in curbing potential Iranian nuclear ambitions.

East Asia's Biggest Problem: Aging
All three countries at this week's Trilateral Summit are facing a demographic crunch, but China may have it the worst.

Najib vs Mahathir: Malaysia Hits the Polls
Malaysia is choosing its next prime minister, the culmination of a fierce campaign between two political veterans.

Block Guardian: An Open Letter to Taiwan's Crypto Community
Block Guardian is a bi-weekly column from The News Lens and Blockcamp offering news and insight on crypto and token economics from Taiwan.