The issue comes at a sensitive time for some Hong Kongers with what they decry as Beijing's encroachment on their freedoms. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s coronavirus testing drive tests negative for popularity
The government hoped for near-universal participation in a mass testing campaign, but few took up the offer — reflecting the trust deficit between residents and their leaders. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Warns Dissent Being Silenced
Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow on Tuesday warned that dissent was being silenced in the financial hub as she reported to the police after her recent arrest under China's new security law for ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Boat People
The Chinese Coast Guard intercepts a dozen fleeing to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong mass testing sows distrust among activists
Hong Kong's attempt to launch mass testing for coronavirus has morphed into a referendum on the government’s legitimacy after opposition politicians called on the public to boycott the programme. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: angry China vows ‘corresponding measures’ over Czech visit
Trip led by Czech speaker follows news of US policy changes in favour of island ... ( read original story ...)
How western democracies can help Taiwan
Foreign minister Wang Yi, himself on a visit to Berlin, said the Czech senator’s arrival in Taiwan “crossed a red line” for which there would be a “ heavy price ”. But the US and European allies are ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives readmitted as member of Commonwealth Games Federation
The Maldives Commonwealth Games Association has been reinstated as a member of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). In a post on Twitter, Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said CGF ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan to gradually lift COVID-19 lockdown
Bhutan, the remote Himalayan kingdom famous for measuring gross national happiness, on Tuesday took the first steps to lift its coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan to gradually lift coronavirus lockdown
Bhutan, the remote Himalayan kingdom famous for measuring gross national happiness, on Tuesday took the first steps to lift its coronavirus lockdown, saying there was. The country of 750,000 people ... ( read original story ...)