South Asia

Play it loud: The return of Hanoi’s loudspeakers speaks volumes

Authorities in Hanoi announced recently that the once-ubiquitous loudspeakers, a staple of government news and propaganda, relics of the past…

2 years ago

US seeks to dial down tension over Taiwan Strait

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday said Beijing had acted irresponsibly in halting cooperation with the United States…

2 years ago

Japanese VTuber, a virtual anime pop idol and show host , sets Taiwan alight

In May 2022, a Japanese-style anime girl started appearing in advertisements shown on Taiwan's MRT subway network. Green-eyed, pink-haired with…

2 years ago

China’s military exercises near Taiwan continue as drones fly over Kinmen islands

China’s major military exercise around Taiwan entered day three Saturday, with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) apparently staging a simulated…

2 years ago

Hundreds killed, thousands forced to flee since coup in Myanmar Tanintharyi region

At least 214 civilians have been killed and 89 injured in southern Myanmar’s Tanintharyi region in the 18 months since…

2 years ago

USS Ronald Reagan strike group monitoring China’s military exercises off Taiwan

The U.S. is keeping a close watch on China’s military drills around Taiwan and may take further action, with the…

2 years ago

Families of Myanmar’s death row inmates live in fear of execution

The families of 77 political activists sentenced to death by Myanmar’s military junta say they live in fear that their…

2 years ago

China warns Tibetans not to post birthday wishes online for exiled abbot

The Chinese government has ramped up restrictions ahead of the birthday of a preeminent Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, calling on…

2 years ago

Hong Kong toes party line on Taiwan as Chinese diplomat threatens ‘re-education’

Senior officials in Hong Kong's new administration have been lining up to show their loyalty to the ruling Chinese Communist…

2 years ago

Taiwan warns citizens to be cautious of going to China after activist arrest

Authorities in Taiwan on Thursday warned the democratic island's 23 million citizens not to travel to China unless absolutely necessary,…

2 years ago

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