The British government is planning a slew of measures aimed at curbing infiltration and influence operations by foreign governments, including probing recent attacks inside the Chinese consulate on a Hong Kong protester…
Month: May 2023
Junta forces seize orphanage in Mandalay region, driving out children and staff
Junta troops and police have taken control of a Christian orphanage in Mandalay’s Pyigyitagon township. They raided the building on Wednesday night, claiming it was being used by People’s Defense Forces (PDFs)…
Taiwan must be ready for a Chinese invasion ‘at any time,’ experts say
China’s invasion of Taiwan is only a matter of time, a former Taiwanese army chief has warned, as the island’s defense minister vowed that the armed forces will fight to the end…
Vietnam should be ‘consistent with Universal Declaration of Human Rights,’ NGOs say
On the eve of the 26th annual Vietnam-US Human Rights Dialogue, four non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called on the Vietnamese government to make efforts to earn its place on the UN Human Rights…
Report criticizes ASEAN, international response to Myanmar humanitarian crisis
A new report by lawmakers from Southeast Asia and other regions criticizes what they describe as a timid response to the post-coup crisis in Myanmar by countries and international blocs that claim…
Netherlands tells China to shut down overseas offices accused of targeting activists
The Dutch government says it has ordered China to shut down its overseas "service centers" that have reportedly been used to target and harass dissidents overseas. "Because no permission has been requested…
Authorities in Xinjiang city collect bodies of Uyghurs who died during COVID lockdown
Authorities in Xinjiang collected the bodies of Uyghur residents in the northeastern city of Ghulja who died during a strict coronavirus lockdown but did not inform the families of the deceased about…
South Korea condemns North for firing missile across disputed maritime border
South Korea blasted North Korea’s latest barrage of missiles, particularly one that crossed a disputed maritime border and landed near a South Korean island, prompting sirens on the island to wail and…
Campaigners set up Hong Kong press freedom group to aid city's embattled journalists
Hong Kong journalists who fled the city amid an ongoing crackdown on public dissent and political opposition have vowed to keep campaigning for press freedom for the city from overseas, as well…
Four people, including a pregnant woman, injured by shelling in Kayah State
A pregnant woman and her husband were among four people injured by heavy artillery shells when the junta bombarded two villages in Myanmar’s eastern Kayah State. A spokesman for the Progressive Karenni…