East Asia

Vietnam protests as China declares annual South China Sea fishing ban

China has once again announced a unilateral fishing moratorium in the South China Sea, to…

Myanmar’s junta vows to defend China-backed copper mine after PDF threats

Myanmar’s junta has vowed to defend a suspended Chinese copper mine, seen as a key…

Delivery of US Howitzers to Taiwan delayed due to Ukraine crisis

An arms contract between the United States and Taiwan is facing severe delays due to…

China enlists foreign vloggers to whitewash Uyghur situation in Xinjiang

China has enlisted some fresh faces in its pushback against charges it is committing genocide…

Chinese leader Xi Jinping seeks support of young people amid lockdown restrictions

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called on China's young people to get behind the ruling…

North Koreans wait 17 hours for compulsory viewing of Pyongyang military parade

Residents of Pyongyang who were forced to participate in a parade to mark the founding…

Japan PM begins SE Asia trip, urges open seas, response on Ukraine

Japan’s leader made a veiled but strong statement against Chinese assertiveness as he met Indonesia’s…

Vietnam unveils world’s longest glass-bottom bridge

The world’s longest glass-bottom bridge opened in Vietnam this month - suspended at a stunning…

Rights groups call on China to release Taiwanese man who attended Hong Kong protests

Human rights groups have hit out at China over ongoing restrictions being imposed on Taiwan…

Tibetan exile leader wraps up first official visit to Washington

Tibetan exile leader Penpa Tsering has wrapped up his first official visit to Washington D.C.…

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