China
Remote Chinese county offers cash for babies to boost population
Subei county in the western province of Gansu now sees fewer than five live births a month.
Myanmar
Myanmar’s Kachin insurgents take control of their border with China
The rebels captured the last border gate days after the junta, with China’s backing, renewed a call for talks.
Tibet
Tibetan environmentalist released after serving nearly 15 years in prison
He now suffers from back-related health issues and assistance to walk after years of prison labor, sources said.
Korea
North Korean authorities begin to distribute Russian flour rations
Residents wonder if the food aid was provided by Russia after Pyongyang sent troops for the war in Ukraine.
Special report
Myanmar’s Gen Z fighting for a nation’s future
In Myanmar, Rebel forces have been on the march, scoring a series of victories in the past year.
Korea
United Nations adopts resolution on North Korean human rights
The US House of Representatives also passed a bill to reauthorize the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act.
Laos
Australian, American take death toll from tainted alcohol in Laos to 4
Governments issue warnings of the danger of deadly methanol added to drinks.
Asia
Indonesia requests more weapons from Russia: media
An analyst says Jakarta may opt for ‘less politically sensitive items’ such as armored vehicles
China
Detained Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion
The landmark case follows the jailing of 45 democracy activists for subversion
China
China reels after string of public stabbings, car attacks
A car attack at a primary schoolyard follows two stabbing attacks on university campuses.
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