Myanmar Citizens Turning to Defending Themselves Against Military
U.N. special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener said a civil war "could happen" because citizens are frustrated, are engaging in more offensive actions and are being trained by ethnic armed groups.
Myanmar Considering Charging Former Leader San Suu Kyi
"We will investigate and consider whether the party should be dissolved, and whether the perpetrators should be punished as traitors," Myanmar's military Union Election Commission chairman, Thein Soe, said of Suu Kyi's party.
Philippines Won't Disclose COVID Shot Brand Until Vaccine Appointment
"The best vaccine is the one that is available," said the Philippine's interior secretary.
Over 600K Quarantined in Taiwan As COVID Cases Take Significant Rise
In Asian countries where coronavirus seemed to be well under control, a sudden resurgence is leading to thousands in quarantine as businesses and schools shut down again.
Helping South Korea Gives Biden a Chance to Project America's Soft Power
As America looks forward to celebrating its independence on July 4, it will not step back from its commitment to liberating other countries from the grip of COVID-19.
Who is Min Nyo? Myanmar Journalist Sentenced to Prison for Reporting
"It is inhumane to be beaten and arrested. He never violated journalistic ethics. That is why I want to say that there is no justice in Myanmar," said the wife of arrested Myanmar journalist Min Nyo.
Birthrate in Xinjiang Drops by Almost 50% in 2 Years, Report Says
In Xinjiang, China, birthrates sharply decreased in two years, with 160,000 less babies being born between 2017 and 2018.
China's Baby Population Declines by 18% in 1 Year, Data Shows
The latest data puts China closer to being overtaken by India as the most populous country, which is expected to happen by 2025.
Will China Replace the U.S. in Afghanistan?
The withdrawal of the Americans and risk of a possible civil war in Afghanistan could negatively impact important projects like the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, threatening China's long-term interests in the region.
North Korea Is China's Weapon
Beijing supports the North Koreans, whether or not they are compliant at any particular moment, because the Chinese believe that in the longer run, leaders in Pyongyang know their place.
Nepal Runs Out Of Hospital Beds for COVID Patients, Oxygen Scarce
Resources for COVID-19 patients in Nepal have become increasingly scarce as hospitals run out of available beds.
India Ignited: COVID-19 Second Wave Unleashes Death and Devastation
Right now is the time to ditch all platitudes and take bold, decisive action.
The Myanmar Protests are Forgetting the Rohingya Muslims
The international community must be prepared to stand with the wishes of all the people of Myanmar and stand against all human rights abuses in the country—not just those that the opposition leader chooses to recognize.
Human Security as a Pathway to a Peaceful Myanmar
Myanmar's citizenry has come to expect freedom and the right to have a say in the way the country is governed.
Terrorism Finds No Room Here
For the sake of the many writers I grew to admire in Myanmar, I hope the country emerges unscathed to find a voice—and freedom—again.
Not Everything in the World is a Test of U.S. Credibility
Washington can be a very self-centered town.
China Invading Taiwan Would Threaten U.S. Credibility in Asia—Top Admiral
Admiral John Aquilino, Biden's choice to lead U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific, told senators on Tuesday that combined allied forces in the Western Pacific would deter a Chinese attack against Taiwan.
The U.S. Should Add a Little Humility to its China Policy
The U.S. foreign policy establishment is effectively treating China as it treated the Soviet Union for over four decades: as an overriding, existential danger to American power that seeks to rewrite the rules as they've existed since World War II.
The Dangerous Privilege of Yellow Fever
It's no longer acceptable to be complacent about the over-sexualization of Asian women in the media as a performance for the male gaze.
Video of China's Put Down of U.S. During Tense Meeting Goes Viral
Clips, shared widely on social media, show China's top foreign affairs chief, Yang Jiechi, clash with Antony Blinken, his U.S. counterpart.
I'm an Asian Woman and I'm Not OK
Is the killing of those Asian women the incident that turns the tide against anti-Asian racism?
10 Years After Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Meltdown, I'm Still Worried
The Japanese government said in the past that everything is "under control," but measurements from the ocean show that the reactors are still leaking radiation.
Bangladesh: A Surprise Digital Leader in Asia
Bangladesh is reaping significant benefits from digitization.
America Must Contain Azeri-Turkish Aggression
Lasting peace is not possible if Azerbaijan and Turkey go unpunished.
Lasting Peace in Afghanistan Must be Afghan Led
For peace to be successful Afghanistan must lead, rather than blame.
Myanmar Coup: First Foreign Policy Test for President Biden
How President JoeBiden responds will be watched closely, by friend and foe alike.
China Claimed 'Victory' Over Coronavirus. It Came Back
Taking the second wave seriously, Chinese authorities have imposed lockdown measures in at least 11 regions in three provinces.
Biden Appointees Are Weak on China
If we really care about the future of our country and standing for human rights around the world, we are going to have to take on Communist China.
China Is Licking Its Chops at the Thought of President Joe Biden
With President Trump all but gone from the White House, and the faltering Joe Biden preparing to move in, it looks as though China's quest for world domination is back on track.
Rapists to be Chemically Castrated in Pakistan Under Proposed Law
The law also allows the fast-tracking of sexual assault cases, as part of a wider effort to address sexual violence against women and children in the in the country.