China
Taiwan considers prison for China sympathizers in military
Disloyal personnel could be jailed for up to 7 years.
Korea
North Korea test fires missiles as US, South Korea begin exercise
Washington and Seoul started annual military drills on Monday to counter North Korean threats.
Korea
Chinese journalists return to North Korea after 5 years: South Korean ministry
The return of foreign media could suggest an opening up but comes days after foreign tourist arrivals were halted.
Vietnam
EXPLAINED: How does streamlining local government help Vietnam’s leader?
Analysts say To Lam is trying to put his allies in positions of power ahead of a key communist party meeting.
China
China ramps up surveillance of residents through video cameras
The report to the National People’s Congress offers a rare glimpse into local ‘grid’ surveillance systems.
Myanmar
Myanmar junta troops massacre 11 villagers, most too old to flee, residents say
The violence inflicted for years in minority areas comes to the central heartland.
China
Tariffs could further hit Hong Kong’s struggling container ports
Business has been plummeting for some time as the city loses crucial transshipment traffic.
Korea
North Korea disguises long-range missile base as golf course: research group
The base in South Pyongyang is believed to include launchpads and storage for long-range missiles.
Asia
‘Free education’ in Southeast Asia often isn’t free
Additional fees can eat up a family’s daily wages and force some to pull their children out of school.
Opinion
OPINION: Resuming bilateral Cambodian military drills won’t be enough for the US
A proposed resumption of Angkor Sentinel exercises comes as Phnom Penh weighs reliance on China.
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