Tibetan activist dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters
The incident comes one day after China’s ‘ethnic unity law’ came into effect.
What’s going on at Antelope Reef?
China is transforming Antelope Reef in the disputed South China Sea through large-scale land reclamation. Here’s what new satellite imagery tells us.
U.S. still China’s main rival despite report on Japan and Philippines’ capabilities
Experts say Beijing’s scrutiny of Tokyo and Manila reflects concern of military integration in the South China Sea.
Turtle power: how China uses scientific research to try to bolster territorial claims
Analysts say an environmental survey in disputed waters is really meant to normalize Beijing’s presence there.
Philippines marks 10 years since historic South China Sea court ruling
China still rejects the ruling, and opinion remains divided on how to resolve the dispute.
China’s Pacific missile test sends message to U.S. allies, analysts say
The latest test coincided with signing of Australia-Fiji defense pact and allied military drills across the region.
Myanmar removes at least 15 statues of national hero Gen. Aung San nationwide
Military government reviewing “out of proportion and incorrectly shaped” statues “in accordance with the law.”
Australia-Fiji pact signals Canberra-led Pacific security posture
Ocean of Peace Alliance open for others to join, but could it lead to a NATO-style military bloc?
PNG received millions after Cyclone Maila, but some residents still wait for relief
Cash donations from China and Australia made headlines, but government has helped only ‘severely affected’ areas.
Border cities bright at night as North Korea goes solar
Power shortages once darkened Sinuiju at night, but satellite images show a renewable energy boom is underway.




















