South China Sea
Manila embarks on ‘name and shame’ strategy to counter Beijing
Will neighboring countries follow the Philippines’ assertive transparency campaign in the South China Sea?
Vietnam
Eight Asia-Pacific nations ‘closed’ to democratic freedoms: CIVICUS
2023-12-07The civil society group singled out Vietnam for ‘transnational repression’ against refugees in nearby nations.
North Korea
Moon govt covered up, distorted 2020 official’s death by North: Audit
2023-12-07Relevant South Korean agencies ‘sat idle and did not take any action,’ findings show.
China
Hong Kong protester shot by police appears in video 'confession'
Tsang Chi-kin, whose shooting in 2019 made headlines, says he was 'incited' and 'instigated' to protest by others.
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