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November 01, 2022
Takeaways from China's historic Party Congress
topic:Democracy
by:Sasha Kong
With Xi Jinping headed to an unprecedented third term as China's top leader, what's in store for human rights and the environment?
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October 23, 2022
Battle for reproductive rights continues in Japan
topic:Abortion
by:Sasha Kong
While abortion is legal in the country, women still require male consent to access the procedure.
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October 09, 2022
Japan: why workplace sexism remains endemic
topic:Women’s rights
by:Sasha Kong
The world's third-largest economy is struggling to get past its rigid traditional gender roles.
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Editors' Pick
September 17, 2022
Why some Hong Kongers are mourning Queen Elizabeth II
topic:Colonialism
editor:Sasha Kong
Many Hong Kongers are mourning what Queen Elizabeth II represented from their colonial past.
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September 12, 2022
From online scams to human trafficking
topic:Human Trafficking
by:Sasha Kong
With the Chinese government hyper-focused on COVID-19, human traffickers in the region have become bolder.
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August 22, 2022
China ramps up disinformation campaign on Uyghurs in Xinjiang
topic:Genocide
by:Sasha Kong
Beijing is adopting new tactics to dispute accusations of genocide and forced labour in Xinjiang, this time through social media.
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Editors' Pick
June 08, 2022
Thailand threatens to silence dissenting non-profits
topic:Freedom of Expression
editor:Sasha Kong
A proposed legislation threatens to shut down non-profit organizations that defame the Thai monarchy.
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Story
May 13, 2022
Who is John Lee, Hong Kong's incoming leader?
topic:Democracy
by:Sasha Kong
Hong Kong's Chief Executive-designate John Lee, a Beijing hardliner, might deal a final blow to the city's remaining freedoms.
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April 28, 2022
How the pandemic fueled gender inequities in 'China's Las Vegas'
topic:Women’s rights
by:Sasha Kong
Dubbed the 'Las Vegas of China', Macau has seen a sharp decline in gender equality during the pandemic. Activists are now working to reverse the trend.
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Editors' Pick
April 27, 2022
Myanmar activists face cruel unjust punishment
topic:Political violence
editor:Sasha Kong
Political protesters in Myanmar are subject to cruel punishments without clemency.
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April 18, 2022
'Better Together': a glimpse into China's queer community
topic:Arts
by:Sasha Kong
In the face of tightening censorship, a queer Chinese activist set out tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people from across China through photographs.
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Story
April 14, 2022
Why China cracks down on Mukbang influencers
topic:Food Security
by:Sasha Kong
China is ramping up its crackdown on food waste, imposing hefty fines on 'wasteful' businesses and individuals. But what do influencers have to do with it?
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March 12, 2022
Vietnam's water crisis threatens food security
topic:Sustainable Agriculture
by:Sasha Kong
In Vietnam, poor farmers suffer the brunt of the countries' worsening water crisis. Creative policies and water management solutions could help change that.
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February 21, 2022
China: where a post can land you in prison
topic:Freedom of Expression
by:Sasha Kong
In China, "insulting" the government on social media can land you in jail. Well, depending on how many followers you have.
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February 12, 2022
The real reasons behind China's internet 'cleanse'
topic:Freedom of Expression
by:Sasha Kong
What is Beijing truly trying to achieve through its internet 'cleanse'? Do Chinese people really want a free internet? Here are some answers.
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February 03, 2022
China's climate litigation policy must change
topic:Climate action
by:Sasha Kong
NGOs and activists in China are forbidden from taking the gov't to court over environmental violations. But could their relentless fight change that policy?
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