Is the US pushing South Korea to the fore in deterring a war over Taiwan?
Mounting US pressure on allies to bolster the first island chain’s defence in the western Pacific Ocean is raising concerns about South Korea’s possible...
Vote to disband Hong Kong’s Democratic Party looms as members weigh ‘rough ride’
For years, Winfield Chong Wing-fai, an executive committee member of the Democratic Party and long-term advocate against bid-rigging, has juggled countless invitations from Hong...
Southeast Asia barely features in America’s new security strategy
Washington’s latest national security blueprint may be one of its most consequential in years, yet it barely mentions Southeast Asia. Analysts say that absence...
Soft power – hard work: can China harness social media apps to rewire its global image?
Mary Roettger was just one of millions of Americans seeking a social media life raft when she warily logged onto China’s RedNote platform for...
China’s growing young billionaire class masks innovation hurdles, analysts say
While China continues to produce many young self-made billionaires, showcasing its economic dynamism, observers have urged the creation of a more supportive environment, saying...
Europe fears hidden Russian threat in Trump-backed Ukraine peace plan
European officials are growing concerned that an emerging US-brokered peace deal in Ukraine could be exploited by Russia, paving the way for a reinvasion...
Operation Santa Claus helps Hong Kong domestic workers rise as community leaders
Two non-governmental organisations serving Hong Kong’s large community of about 400,000 domestic helpers, mostly women from the Philippines and Indonesia, have joined forces to...
CHINA ATTACKS! South China Sea Standoff
CHINA ATTACKS! Filipino Fisherman Injured in South China Sea Standoff Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below. Want to go...
Belarus Frees Nobel Prize Winner, Key Opposition Figures in US-Brokered Deal
Belarus has freed 123 political prisoners in an unprecedented deal brokered by the United States. The releases were carried out under “agreements reached with...