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Manila eyes broader ties with Indo-Pacific nations looking to counter Beijing

The Philippines is broadening its relationship with countries that are trying to counter Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region, while…

3 years ago

Vietnam’s vote for Russia on UN council could damage campaign to lead it

Vietnam’s vote against a U.S.-led resolution to remove Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday likely ends any…

3 years ago

Henan rights activist in secret ‘defamation’ trial after visit to rights lawyer

Xing Wangli, a rights activist in the central Chinese province of Henan, has been put on trial behind closed doors…

3 years ago

Ukraine war disrupts cereal markets, threatens food security in SE Asia

As war rages across Ukraine, farmers have been busy towing captured Russian tanks, artillery, and downed helicopters. In addition to…

3 years ago

Bribes are a common business expense in Laos, a new report says

Almost 70 percent of businesses that applied for registrations, licenses and permits in Laos paid bribes to government officials to…

3 years ago

China: No plans to build military base in Solomon Islands

China is denying that it will build a military base in the Solomon Islands after agreeing with the South Pacific…

3 years ago

Young Uyghur-Australian to run for seat in Australia’s Parliament

A young Uyghur-Australian chiropractor is running for a seat in Australia’s Parliament in part to address China’s threats to the…

3 years ago

Family of slain Rohingya leader leaves Bangladesh for Canada

Canada has agreed to give refuge to 11 family members of a Rohingya rights activist who was gunned down at…

3 years ago

Italian university probes Chinese professor who singled out student from Taiwan

A university in Italy is investigating allegations of bullying by a Chinese lecturer following a classroom dispute about the status…

3 years ago

With an eye on China, Japan plans 2 + 2 talks with Philippines, India

Japan plans to hold so-called "two-plus-two" meetings with the Philippines and India to discuss maritime security including in the South…

3 years ago

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