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World’s oceans contain 170 trillion plastic particles, study says
World’s oceans contain 170 trillion plastic particles, study says 2023-03-08

Research collated data from several marine regions, including the Pacific.

US intel chief: Agencies ‘divided’ over COVID origins
US intel chief: Agencies ‘divided’ over COVID origins 2023-03-08

Senate also told that TikTok ‘enables our adversaries’ efforts at espionage’ amid moves to ban the platform.

Volunteers teach Yangon’s street children to read and write
2023-03-08

The volunteers say they want to “uplift the standard of their lives.”

Myanmar’s junta killed nearly 500 women in just over 2 years
Myanmar’s junta killed nearly 500 women in just over 2 years 2023-03-08

It also arrested more 3,125 women and sentenced 11 to death, according to the National Unity Government.

Vietnam police tell Church of God followers to renounce their faith
Vietnam police tell Church of God followers to renounce their faith 2023-03-07

The religion is not officially registered in the country, which is on a US watchlist for religious persecution.

China FM says conflict unavoidable if US pursues ‘wrong path’ in relations
China FM says conflict unavoidable if US pursues ‘wrong path’ in relations 2023-03-07

Qin Gang highlights cooperation between Beijing and Moscow.

Myanmar’s school system in shambles since coup as high school exam-takers plunge 80%
Myanmar’s school system in shambles since coup as high school exam-takers plunge 80% 2023-03-07

Community-based schools and ones operating under the shadow government are filling the gaps.

White House backs TikTok ban bill
White House backs TikTok ban bill 2023-03-07

Bipartisan bill would let US commerce secretary ban foreign tech deemed detrimental to national security.

'Red Guards’ song and dance for model worker prompts shock, anger over Mao's legacy
'Red Guards’ song and dance for model worker prompts shock, anger over Mao's legacy 2023-03-07

Uniformed high-schoolers stage a 'red loyalty' parade for model worker as congress opens

Former Tiananmen leader Wang Dan joins growing outcry over Donnie Yen Oscars invite
Former Tiananmen leader Wang Dan joins growing outcry over Donnie Yen Oscars invite 2023-03-07

Tens of thousands sign a petition calling on the awards organizers to uninvite him over his support for Beijing.

Authorities detain Buddhist monk during peace march across Cambodia
Authorities detain Buddhist monk during peace march across Cambodia 2023-03-07

Venerable Soy Sat was questioned for several hours about possible political ties.

International Women’s Day march in Hong Kong canceled amid police threats
International Women’s Day march in Hong Kong canceled amid police threats 2023-03-07

Police had threatened key social activists with arrest if they participated

Vietnamese land rights activist in poor health in prison
Vietnamese land rights activist in poor health in prison 2023-03-07

Bleeding and diagnosed with uterine fibroids, she was not allowed to remain in hospital

Southeast Asian and Pacific leaders applaud first-ever global ocean treaty
Southeast Asian and Pacific leaders applaud first-ever global ocean treaty 2023-03-07

UN-backed pact is aimed at protecting threatened marine biodiversity.

Bangladesh investigators probe cause of fire that left 12,000 Rohingya homeless
Bangladesh investigators probe cause of fire that left 12,000 Rohingya homeless 2023-03-07
Manila: Chinese boats have not left area near Philippine-occupied island
Manila: Chinese boats have not left area near Philippine-occupied island 2023-03-07

They repeatedly ignored radio messages asking them to leave waters around Pag-asa island, coast guard says.

Myanmar army arrests 50 villagers in Sagaing region
Myanmar army arrests 50 villagers in Sagaing region 2023-03-07

The locals were sheltering in a monastery after troops opened fire during a raid on their village.

Beijing special envoy, on Pacific charm offensive, says China is the future
Beijing special envoy, on Pacific charm offensive, says China is the future 2023-03-07

No new Chinese initiatives were announced during Qian Bo’s visits to Papua New Guinea and Micronesia.

Tsai-McCarthy meet switched to US from Taiwan, reports say
Tsai-McCarthy meet switched to US from Taiwan, reports say 2023-03-07

The possible move comes amid fears of a stern response from Beijing if the House Speaker visits Taipei.

Bring your own gas masks to biochemical weapons drills, North Korea tells citizens
Bring your own gas masks to biochemical weapons drills, North Korea tells citizens 2023-03-06

‘Where else can you find this kind of stupid training?’

Asia Fact Check Lab: Does China have sovereign rights to patrol around Ayungin Shoal?
Asia Fact Check Lab: Does China have sovereign rights to patrol around Ayungin Shoal? 2023-03-06

VERDICT: Misleading

“Women should learn martial arts to defend themselves,” Myanmar teenager
2023-03-06

Interest in martial arts is growing among Myanmar’s youth amid escalating crime and violence following the military coup two years ago.

US-China tensions weigh on Americans detained in Chinese jails
US-China tensions weigh on Americans detained in Chinese jails 2023-03-06

Relatives had hoped early 2023 diplomacy would bring fresh attention to cases.

4 of every 5 townships in Myanmar impacted by conflict since coup: UN agency
4 of every 5 townships in Myanmar impacted by conflict since coup: UN agency 2023-03-06

The UN Human Rights Office calls for ‘urgent, concrete action’ to end a humanitarian crisis in the country.

China arrests Tibetan woman for contacting people outside the region
China arrests Tibetan woman for contacting people outside the region 2023-03-06

Intensifying crackdown comes ahead of March 10 anniversary of 1959 uprising.

Chinese police target U.S.-based woman who signed a critical Change.org petition
Chinese police target U.S.-based woman who signed a critical Change.org petition 2023-03-06

Change.org says it hasn’t detected any leaks, so how did state security police know a user’s email address?

Uyghur fashion show highlights forced assimilation, labor  – on the runway
Uyghur fashion show highlights forced assimilation, labor – on the runway 2023-03-06

The event focused on Uyghur culture and ending profits from forced labor.

Wife, children of jailed dissident poet under close surveillance during congress
Wife, children of jailed dissident poet under close surveillance during congress 2023-03-06

Wang Li says she is ‘on the edge of a breakdown’ after being threatened by officials, followed by security guards.

Illegal logging in Laos hinders government’s forestation goals
Illegal logging in Laos hinders government’s forestation goals 2023-03-06

Government development and industrial concessions have also contributed to forest losses.

Junta arrests 22 civilians after mine blast in Sagaing region
Junta arrests 22 civilians after mine blast in Sagaing region 2023-03-06

The arrested include 3 civil disobedience movement teachers.

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