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.
Pacific
Solomon Islands crisis: regional power rivalries spill into domestic politics
Experts say China may have had a hand in the filing of no confidence in Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s leadership.
Tibet
Sources in Tibet and Nepal reveal stories of flood destruction, survival
Among the thousands of missing people are 10 Tibetan tour guides, who worked near the border.
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.
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.
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No confidence motion withdrawn, but experts say volatility could undermine PM Wale’s pivot to Canberra, Washington.
Pacific
Pacific Islands Forum meeting ‘less productive’ with a third of its leaders absent
Analysts say Beijing’s influence may have undermined the event, where the China-Taiwan rivalry is front and center.
China
Taiwan steps up AI defenses as China election interference fears grow
Beijing is likely to employ AI for deepfakes, fake recordings and targeted interactions with voters, experts said.
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