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Why Laos’ Communists cannot do anti-corruption

Corruption is often seen as a byproduct, a quirk, of a political system. But in…

The case for seating overseas legislators in Southeast Asian parliaments

Around 1.7 million Indonesians living overseas are registered to vote in this month’s presidential and…

Eight songs that didn’t make it into China’s Lunar New Year gala

As people across China welcome the Year of the Dragon, the ruling Communist Party's propaganda…

Senate confirms Kurt Campbell as No. 2 US diplomat

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Joe Biden’s top Asia foreign policy aide, Kurt…

US defense bill spends big against China’s maritime claims

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday signed into law an $886 billion defense bill that…

Jailed Uyghur academic Ilham Tohti nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

More than 180 high-level officials and experts have nominated jailed Uyghur academic and blogger Ilham…

Activists call for probe into China’s ‘consular volunteers’ network

The Chinese Communist Party is running a global network of "consular volunteers" through its embassies…

Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef

China was once again trying to block Philippine ships from delivering supplies to the troops…

Australia and China: Besties again? It’s complicated

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrapped up a three-day trip to China Tuesday, calling for…

Manila rejects Beijing’s account of sea encounter

Manila for the second time this month has dismissed China’s version of a military encounter…

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