Singapore's new law against ‘foreign interference’ threatens to undermine free speechA tool to end foreign meddling, or to suppress dissent?Written by Mong Palatino31 October 2021
Hong Kong stays firm on zero-COVID policy as its top strategy to reconnect with ChinaThe city neglects relaxation pleas and introduces more restrictive measures Written by Oiwan Lam30 October 2021
Hong Kong to ban films and punish unauthorized screenings on grounds of ‘national security’Unauthorized screening could lead to a three-year imprisonment Written by Hong Kong Free Press28 October 2021
“Hong Kong, add oil” is censored as Pro-Beijingers associate the expression with seditionAn effort to rebrand and relaunch Hong Kong is ruinedWritten by Oiwan Lam26 October 2021
The Uyghur issue, China’s greatest fear, is looming in AfghanistanThe new romance between China and the Taliban may be fickleWritten by Kok Bayraq26 October 2021
A McDonald's drive-through in Japan gets a visit from a sacred horseSacred horses are considered messengers of the godsWritten by Nevin Thompson23 October 2021
Taiwan: Deepfake pornographic video victims call for new laws against sexual violence in cyberspace"The harm and humiliation felt by the victims were real"Written by Oiwan Lam21 October 2021
Malaysian rapper Namewee breaks the hearts of mainland Chinese ‘little pinks’Namewee and Kimberly Chen's music is now banned in ChinaWritten by Oiwan Lam19 October 2021
Community care during the pandemic in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the PhilippinesInspiring stories amid uncertainty, despair, and a surging pandemicWritten by Mong Palatino, Sydney Allen19 October 2021
Malaysian students share lessons using digital tools to promote indigenous languagesThe event featured poster-making contests, storytelling sessions, lectures, and performancesWritten by Mong Palatino18 October 2021
Is the shutting down of Chinese LinkedIn the end of foreign big tech’s engagement with China?What is the "challenging environment" in China?Written by Oiwan Lam18 October 2021
Prefecture threatens to sue after being ranked one of the “least attractive” places in JapanGunma is known for several natural attractions, including Kusatsu, a popular hot spring resortWritten by Nevin Thompson16 October 2021
Chinese movie ‘The Battle of Lake Changjin’ turns the painful history of the Korean War into a glorious victoryA former investigative reporter was arrested for criticizing the filmWritten by Oiwan Lam15 October 2021
COVID-19, vaccination and the progress of the global healthcare system‘… obesity may serve to spread serious COVID illness to lower age groups’ Written by Ian Inkster14 October 2021
China's reputation challenged by perceptions of low-quality projects and products in EthiopiaConcerns about Chinese infrastructure and product quality aren't unique to EthiopiaWritten by Maria Repnikova12 October 2021
Why are Czech elites being captured by Beijing narratives? The Czech government's attitude to China has been changingWritten by David Gardas8 October 2021
Philippines will allow casinos on world-famous Boracay Island, despite local oppositionAuthorities say casinos would generate more revenue for the governmentWritten by Siegfred Deduro7 October 2021
An interview with Myanmar's UN Ambassador who defied the juntaThe military regime has accused the diplomat of high treasonWritten by The Irrawaddy4 October 2021
Chinese citizen journalist held incommunicado after COVID reporting reappearsChen Qiushi reappeared after missing for 600 daysWritten by Oiwan Lam4 October 2021
Myanmar actress Mya Hnin Ye Lwin on her decision to join the anti-junta resistanceAn arrest warrant was issued against the popular actressWritten by Guest Contributor3 October 2021
Arabophone Chinese influencer divides public opinion in EgyptWang’s social media activity sets model for other Chinese propagandists Written by Azza Moghazy1 October 2021