South China Sea
Viral moment for Manila showcases South China Sea dispute, but status quo remains
Experts say that increased awareness of Philippines’ legally-backed maritime claims may not yield concrete results.
Korea
Pyongyang subway ticket price nearly triples
International students were surprised by the fare hike, but said that exchange rate makes it "almost nothing."
Pacific
Solomon Islands domestic political squabbles could frustrate diplomatic engagement
No confidence motion withdrawn, but experts say volatility could undermine PM Wale’s pivot to Canberra, Washington.
Tibet
China confirms 43 dead in mudslide, Tibetan resident says 26 dead in just one village
Thousands remain missing in aftermath of Aug. 26 mudslide on Nepal-Tibet border.
China
New rules to protect tech secrets could strand Taiwanese visitors in China
Analysts said the launch of new exit regulations reflects intensifying AI rivalry with Washington.
Myanmar
‘Modern day slavery:’ Myanmar’s military swells ranks through corruption and deceit
RFA investigation showcases first-hand accounts of youth trafficked into military service.
China
Xi Jinping’s US visit will be a test of his power among China’s elite
Xi's leadership will be on full display in Washington ahead of a major political reshuffle next year.
South China Sea
Residents say Philippines’ Pax Silica Hub will force them off their ancestral land
Philippine government says the effect on the mountain-dwelling indigenous Aeta people will be minimal.
Korea
Bridges to China, Russia preparing to open as North Korea deepens ties with both
Experts say the two new border crossings signal an era of closer cooperation between Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow.
China
Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to ‘foreign collusion’
He will likely need to serve any sentence in its entirety after his current one ends in January, legal expert says.
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