Week in Focus: Journalists Killed in Afghanistan, Malaysia Vote Begins
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region.
Week in Focus: Sina Weibo LGBT Backlash, Bots Flood Malaysian Internet
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region.
Tragic Suicide Sparks Online Manhunt and Turn to Gutter Journalism in Taiwan
Taiwan has the freest press in Asia, but is this freedom put to good use?
Japan Plans Harsher Punishment For Rape
The amendment aims to protect the victims' rights and transform people’s idea of sexual crimes in Japan.
Taiwanese Rape Victim Apologizes over Cover-Up Allegations
Wu Pei-yu was allegedly raped by a fellow student at Fu Jen Catholic University last year. Yesterday she issued an apology to a school dean who has been criticized for reportedly trying to cover up the case.
Pakistan's Largest Child Abuse Scandal
Since 2006, over 400 child pornography movies were made. The money that was handed over reached up to 80 million rupees (approximately $ NT 24.84 million). If the money was not paid, criminals would sell the movies for merely 40 rupees (approximately $NT 12).