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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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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
Lured by job scams, trapped in trafficking rings
topic:Human Trafficking
by:Sasha Kong
Human traffickers in the region have become more creative, luring victims via online scams.
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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.
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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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.
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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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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