Solomon Islands domestic political squabbles could frustrate diplomatic engagement
No confidence motion withdrawn, but experts say volatility could undermine PM Wale’s pivot to Canberra, Washington.
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China confirms 43 dead in mudslide, Tibetan resident says 26 dead in just one village
Thousands remain missing in aftermath of Aug. 26 mudslide on Nepal-Tibet border.
Bridges to China, Russia preparing to open as North Korea deepens ties with both
Experts say the two new border crossings signal an era of closer cooperation between Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow.
Solomon Islands crisis: regional power rivalries spill into domestic politics
Experts say China may have had a hand in the filing of no confidence in Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s leadership.
Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to ‘foreign collusion’
He will likely need to serve any sentence in its entirety after his current one ends in January, legal expert says.
Sources in Tibet and Nepal reveal stories of flood destruction, survival
Among the thousands of missing people are 10 Tibetan tour guides, who worked near the border.
Pacific Islands Forum meeting ‘less productive’ with a third of its leaders absent
Analysts say Beijing’s influence may have undermined the event, where the China-Taiwan rivalry is front and center.
Taiwan steps up AI defenses as China election interference fears grow
Beijing is likely to employ AI for deepfakes, fake recordings and targeted interactions with voters, experts said.
Marianas voices demand a seat at the table in U.S. seabed mining proposal
The project can boost CNMI economy and U.S. national security, but there are also local concerns, they said.
Satellite imagery shows extensive damage from Nepal-Tibet border floods
Advocates call on Chinese authorities to allow information transparency in Tibet’s rescue and relief efforts.
Hong Kong court verdict aims to erase Tiananmen memory, 1989 student protester says
Court convicts two former leaders of the group that organized yearly candlelight vigils of “inciting subversion.”
Indonesia-China naval drill could help normalize Beijing’s presence east of Taiwan
Experts said the drill was not a threat, but repeat activity with third parties there could bolster China's claims.
China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
Report by the Alliance Futures Initiative documents how Beijing promoted the 15th FYP in the region
Philippines bets on classrooms to strengthen South China Sea claims
Experts say education can build lasting public support, but could also narrow future diplomatic options.
Beijing resumes demolition of major Tibetan Buddhist academy, satellite imagery shows
Advocates say China razes monks’ homes to restrict religious freedom and further ethnic unity law’s reach in Tibet.
Proposed US-led tech hub in the Philippines will secure supply chains, create jobs
The hub signals Washington’s symbolic return to the site of its largest overseas bases, analysts said.
Late former premier Zhu Rongji used economics to tighten China’s grip on Tibet
The Zhu-led Western Development Strategy was able to “bring Tibetans in line with Chinese government policies.”
Taiwan soft-pedals Scarborough claim as Manila ties take priority
Philippines' UN filing exposes gap between Taipei’s sovereignty claims and growing security priorities
Satellite imagery shows work underway on Laos’ latest large Mekong River dam
Experts say the Pak Beng dam and the many others like it put the livelihoods of local communities at risk.
Clash of Clans knockoff popular in North Korea with more than 40,000 players online
Footage of the bootleg smartphone game, called “Fortress Defense,” leaked on Chinese social media.