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“We will endure the hardship of the revolution,” the first female member of an anti-junta commando unit
2023-05-18

Rachel endured four months of intense training in southern Myanmar’s Kayin state to join the elite Royal Peacock Column.

Rohingya struggle in Myanmar camps devastated by cyclone
Rohingya struggle in Myanmar camps devastated by cyclone 2023-05-18
Anti-junta militia members escape from prison in Myanmar’s Bago region
Anti-junta militia members escape from prison in Myanmar’s Bago region 2023-05-19

Guards killed 1, while 9 fled into the jungle.

Signs of desperation as the Myanmar junta rotates commanders
Signs of desperation as the Myanmar junta rotates commanders 2023-05-19

The rotation will bring in new commanders showing even less restraint in targeting civilians to please the junta.

North Korea prepares to launch new spy satellite, state media reports
North Korea prepares to launch new spy satellite, state media reports 2023-05-19

Experts say the launch site will be ready in June or July.

At Central Asia Summit, Beijing seals trade and investment deals with 5 nations
At Central Asia Summit, Beijing seals trade and investment deals with 5 nations 2023-05-19

But China’s repression of Uyghurs is ignored, rights groups say.

British government under fire for backing away from tough China stance
British government under fire for backing away from tough China stance 2023-05-19

A U.S. congressional delegation warns of 'global aggression' from Beijing amid concerns over Confucius Institutes

Hong Kong police call for surveillance cameras in classrooms
Hong Kong police call for surveillance cameras in classrooms 2023-05-19

Teachers say the proposed measures are disproportionate and spark fears over future political monitoring

Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea
Philippines test-fires new missile decoys in South China Sea 2023-05-19

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was on hand to watch the firing of the “Bullfighter.”

Young Laotians eye Thai election’s potential for stability, higher migrant wages
Young Laotians eye Thai election’s potential for stability, higher migrant wages 2023-05-19

Lao merchants hope for a stronger kip vs Thai baht and more tourism from across the border.

Myanmar’s junta threatens media that don’t report official cyclone death numbers
Myanmar’s junta threatens media that don’t report official cyclone death numbers 2023-05-19

Junta says 100 Rohingya died from Cyclone Mocha, but others have counted more than 400.

INTERVIEW: 'They threatened to arrest us both together'
INTERVIEW: 'They threatened to arrest us both together' 2023-05-20

Son of veteran Wuhan dissident Zhang Yi flees to the Netherlands as authorities target his father

Guangdong court jails veteran dissident for 3 years over foreign media reports
Guangdong court jails veteran dissident for 3 years over foreign media reports 2023-05-19

Court finds Wang Aizhong guilty of 'picking quarrels and stirring up trouble'

Farmers protest in Phnom Penh, calling for the release of community leader
2023-05-19

Cambodian police detained Theng Savoeun on Wednesday when he gathered with farmers for a training meeting. Authorities said the meeting was aimed at ...

New details about Uyghur law school student’s suicide come to light
New details about Uyghur law school student’s suicide come to light 2023-05-20

Meryem Ismayil was distraught over father’s detention and mother’s interrogation by police.

Trafficked teens tell of torture at scam ‘casino’ on Myanmar’s chaotic border
Trafficked teens tell of torture at scam ‘casino’ on Myanmar’s chaotic border 2023-04-13

Lao youths are among those trapped in Kayin state, forced to carry out cyber-scams for criminal groups.

China tightens border controls, slaps travel bans on blacklisted dissidents
China tightens border controls, slaps travel bans on blacklisted dissidents 2023-04-24

Border guards are asking people bound for Hong Kong whether they have onward travel plans, and why.

Myanmar junta targets health, education facilities to undermine shadow government
Myanmar junta targets health, education facilities to undermine shadow government 2023-05-07

The military is unapologetic about using air power against National Unity Government clinics, schools and offices.

Rohingya stand firm on citizenship after day-trip to Rakhine state
Rohingya stand firm on citizenship after day-trip to Rakhine state 2023-05-08

The Burmese junta invited refugees to see housing constructed for their return.

Asia-Pacific not ready to deal with climate-induced disasters, UN commission says
Asia-Pacific not ready to deal with climate-induced disasters, UN commission says 2023-05-08

Only 6 countries have made climate-tackling laws, according to a new report.

Indonesia, Singapore condemn Myanmar attack on ASEAN aid convoy
Indonesia, Singapore condemn Myanmar attack on ASEAN aid convoy 2023-05-08

But Indonesian president says ASEAN’s efforts to bring peace to Myanmar will continue.

Do the Cairo and Potsdam Declarations “restore” Taiwan to China?
Do the Cairo and Potsdam Declarations “restore” Taiwan to China? 2023-05-08

Neither declaration attempts to settle control over Taiwan.

Three international breweries pay Myanmar junta US$155 million in taxes per year
Three international breweries pay Myanmar junta US$155 million in taxes per year 2023-05-08

Democracy activists call for a boycott of Heiniken, Carlsberg and ThaiBev products.

Taking the TikTok trail
Taking the TikTok trail 2023-05-08
Construction of largest wind power project in Southeast Asia now under way in Laos
Construction of largest wind power project in Southeast Asia now under way in Laos 2023-05-08

The plant will export electricity to Vietnam and is the country’s latest power venture.

Renowned Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden dies at 53
Renowned Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden dies at 53 2023-05-08

His films “Jinpa” and “Balloon” won awards at international festivals.

Civilian deaths mount in Myanmar amid surge in junta airstrikes
Civilian deaths mount in Myanmar amid surge in junta airstrikes 2023-05-08

At least 452 civilian deaths in Myanmar’s Shan and Kayah states since coup.

“The military burned down our houses and weaving mills,” weaver in Myanmar’s Sagaing region
2023-05-08

Residents of Shwebo district in northern Myanmar’s war-torn Sagaing region say junta troops raided their village numerous times and destroyed their livelihoods.

Outspoken university scholar stopped while crossing border to Hong Kong
Outspoken university scholar stopped while crossing border to Hong Kong 2023-05-08

Retired professor had signed open letter calling for release of detained publisher

As of deadline, 18 parties apply to compete in Cambodia’s July election
As of deadline, 18 parties apply to compete in Cambodia’s July election 2023-05-08

Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People’s Party is seen dominating the vote

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