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Chinese Woman Still Not Free After Release From Psychiatric Hospital Stay For Ink-Splash Protest
Chinese Woman Still Not Free After Release From Psychiatric Hospital Stay For Ink-Splash Protest 2020-12-03

Dong Yaoqiong says the authorities are still restricting her freedom, and that she had no mental illness before the incident.

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Media Magnate Jimmy Lai Behind Bars Over 'Fraud' Charge
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Media Magnate Jimmy Lai Behind Bars Over 'Fraud' Charge 2020-12-03

Lai could still face charges under China's national security law, imposed on Hong Kong since July 1.

Up to Eight Killed or Injured in Blast at Lao-Vietnam Border Checkpoint
Up to Eight Killed or Injured in Blast at Lao-Vietnam Border Checkpoint 2020-12-03

Officials say a truck smuggling fireworks exploded during an inspection at a Lao customs facility.

Truck Smuggling Fireworks Explodes at the Vietnam-Laos Border, Killing 3
2020-12-03

The blast occurred when a border inspector prodded the truck’s cargo with a metal rod, igniting the fireworks.

Thailand Threatens to Reject Electricity from Laos’ Sanakham Dam Over Environmental and Security Concerns
Thailand Threatens to Reject Electricity from Laos’ Sanakham Dam Over Environmental and Security Concerns 2020-12-03

Experts say Thailand can prevent dam construction as it is the intended market for the power.

Group Applauds Taiwan Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Vietnam Victims of Toxic Spill
Group Applauds Taiwan Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Vietnam Victims of Toxic Spill 2020-12-03

The decision overturned lower court verdicts that said Taiwan’s judiciary lacked jurisdiction in the case.

Vietnamese Former Trade Official Targeted for Arrest in Corruption Probe
Vietnamese Former Trade Official Targeted for Arrest in Corruption Probe 2020-12-03

Former deputy trade minister Ho Thi Kim Hoa fled Vietnam in 2018 ahead of charges of mismanaging state assets and is being sought by Interpol for arrest.

Hong Kong Court Jails Pro-Democracy Media Tycoon on ‘Fraud’ Charges
2020-12-03

Jimmy Lai was arrested in August after about 200 police raided his newspaper, the Apple Daily. He has been an outspoken critic of China’s Communist leaders, ...

China's Tibetan Hydropower Plan Sparks Worries Among Downstream Countries
China's Tibetan Hydropower Plan Sparks Worries Among Downstream Countries 2020-12-03

Beijing is planning a massive new hydropower project three times the size of the Three Gorges dam in the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra river.

Bangladesh Roundly Criticized as it Begins Moving Rohingya to Remote Island
Bangladesh Roundly Criticized as it Begins Moving Rohingya to Remote Island 2020-12-03

More than 1,000 Rohingya begin the move from Cox's Bazar to Bhashan Char, where Bangladesh officials say conditions will allow them to farm, fish, and raise ...

Peng Lei lawyers ask police to follow law after DNA samples taken forcibly
Peng Lei lawyers ask police to follow law after DNA samples taken forcibly 2022-10-03

The legal team said they were shut out when police took samples at the Peng Lei Buddhist Church.

Man killed by landmine in Mrauk-U township
Man killed by landmine in Mrauk-U township 2022-10-03

Two children were also injured by junta heavy artillery in the township in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

More than 70 people from Ayeyarwady arrested after village administrator killed
More than 70 people from Ayeyarwady arrested after village administrator killed 2022-10-03

Tar Tay was shot five times by an unknown assailant as he returned from a meeting.

Protesters take aim at Beijing's human rights record on China's National Day
Protesters take aim at Beijing's human rights record on China's National Day 2022-10-03

Hong Kongers, Tibetans and Uyghurs burned PRC flags at demonstrations in several U.S. and U.K. cities

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker in exile vows to keep speaking out for city
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker in exile vows to keep speaking out for city 2022-10-03

Ted Hui is handed a three-and-a-half year jail term by the High Court in absentia after fleeing a crackdown.

Philippines, US Marines kick off large-scale drills
Philippines, US Marines kick off large-scale drills 2022-10-03

Japan, South Korea are expected to join humanitarian efforts linked to the Kamandag 6 military exercise.

700 Malaysian workers stranded, held for ransom in Lao SEZ
700 Malaysian workers stranded, held for ransom in Lao SEZ 2022-10-03

Malaysian rights groups and family members call on Lao government to help free trapped workers.

North Korea restricts citizens’ movements to prevent spread of ‘seasonal flu’
North Korea restricts citizens’ movements to prevent spread of ‘seasonal flu’ 2022-10-03

Residents say the measure is meant to prevent further transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

Myanmar junta hands 20 NLD members lengthy jail terms for ‘terrorism’
Myanmar junta hands 20 NLD members lengthy jail terms for ‘terrorism’ 2022-10-03

Observers say the ruling is one of many politically motivated acts targeting the party.

Myanmar activists say junta will use SIM card registration to target opposition
Myanmar activists say junta will use SIM card registration to target opposition 2022-10-03

A new requirement will allow authorities to identify the users of specific cellphones.

Thai Navy  seeks submarine engine discussions with Chinese builder
Thai Navy seeks submarine engine discussions with Chinese builder 2022-10-04

Plans to buy three Yuan-class submarines held up by EU sanctions on China that block diesel engine from Germany.

Chinese activists hail Richard Liu rape case settlement as victory for #MeToo
Chinese activists hail Richard Liu rape case settlement as victory for #MeToo 2022-10-04

Feminist campaigners and lawyers say the independence of U.S. courts was a key factor in the outcome.

Shandong police hold two on public order charges over homeowners' committee election
Shandong police hold two on public order charges over homeowners' committee election 2022-10-04

Two homeowners are detained for 'gathering a crowd to disrupt public order' despite such elections being legal.

Minister: Solomons signed US-Pacific pact after indirect China references removed
Minister: Solomons signed US-Pacific pact after indirect China references removed 2022-10-04

The Solomon Islands government has tilted toward China under Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.

Lack of Uyghur-language emergency services leads to more deaths in Xinjiang
Lack of Uyghur-language emergency services leads to more deaths in Xinjiang 2022-10-04

Uyghurs must rely on Chinese-speaking neighborhood committee officials for help.

Uncomfortable questions
Uncomfortable questions 2022-10-04
UN response to North Korea’s missiles will test its ‘relevance,’ South says
UN response to North Korea’s missiles will test its ‘relevance,’ South says 2022-10-04

Beijing and Moscow are likely to veto attempts to punish North Korea in the UN Security Council, analysts say

At least 145 deaths in custody since Myanmar coup
At least 145 deaths in custody since Myanmar coup 2022-10-04

Observers note many victims are NLD members and liken such deaths to ‘war crimes.’

North Korea comes up short again on having enough food to feed its people
North Korea comes up short again on having enough food to feed its people 2022-10-04

Economic constraints and a reduced harvest are to blame, says the UN Food and Agriculture Organization

Myanmar junta transfers dozens of political prisoners to notorious detention center
Myanmar junta transfers dozens of political prisoners to notorious detention center 2022-10-04

Tharyarwaddy Prison is difficult for relatives to visit and known for brutal conditions.

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