South Asia

Vietnam’s government struggles to counter what it calls “fake news”

Vietnam’s Ministry of Information & Communication is cracking down on “online fake and malicious news,”…

Relatives of political prisoners in Vietnam push for proper health care for inmates

About 30 families of political prisoners in Vietnam are calling on the government to allow…

China fears losing international support for its claims on Taiwan: analysts

China increasingly fears losing international support for its claim that the democratic island of Taiwan…

Taiwan hits out at fake news about Chinese warship

One of the most widely used photos of the recent drills by the Chinese People’s…

China-led rare earth mining in Myanmar fuels rights abuses, pollution: report

China’s outsourcing of rare earth mining to Myanmar has prompted a rapid expansion of the…

Junta ‘crimes against humanity’ include assault, torture of women, children: report

Attacks on civilians by Myanmar’s junta since its takeover in February 2021 constitute crimes against…

U.S. and Taiwan say China is planning invasion, not holding military drills

U.S. defense policy makers do not think China could take over Taiwan militarily in the…

Myanmar opposition marks ‘8888’ anniversary with protests, vow to fight on

Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government (NUG) and activists marked the anniversary of the uprising against…

China keeps up war games with anti-sub, sea assault practice near Taiwan

The Chinese military carried out anti-submarine and sea assault drills in waters around Taiwan on…

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…

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