Tag: Asia
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Gaza, Asia, and the Crisis in Global Governance – The Diplomat
[ad_1] For people living in or engaged with the Asia-Pacific, the violence in Gaza and the accompanying rhetoric are all too familiar, mirroring much of what Myanmar’s military has unleashed against ethnic minorities for decades. Being forced to live in “open air prisons” matched by systematic dehumanization and state-backed violence are exactly what the Rohingya…
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Chinese phonemakers Oppo and Transsion seek growth in south-east Asia
[ad_1] Some of China’s leading smartphone makers are betting that a push into south-east Asia will pave the way for a recovery in sales next year as the return of Huawei heats up competition in their home market. Oppo held the global launch of two premium foldable smartphones, the Find N3 and N3 Flip, in…
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How tech, social media spur misinformation — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] The adage “The first casualty when war comes is truth” remains as relevant today as it did when the U.S. Sen. Hiram Johnson first said it more than a century ago. The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas serves as a reminder of how truth can be overshadowed by falsehoods and propaganda during times…
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Can ‘Rewilding’ Come to Southeast Asia?
[ad_1] By: Gregory McCann Can so-called “re-wilding,” the process of allowing nature to take care of itself to repair damaged ecosystems and restore degraded landscapes, play a role in saving the planet? Surprisingly, across much of the Northern hemisphere, as countries get richer, citizens prioritize environmental conservation more, and higher productivity all… Read more [ad_2]…
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Vietnam releases 4 independent Protestants after 5 days’ detention — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] Police in Vietnam have released four independent Protestants who were detained for five days after inviting President Vo Van Thuong to observe one of their religious services. Y Nuer Buon Dap, Y Thinh Nie, Y Cung Nie and his son Y Salemon Eban returned home on Saturday. The first three were arrested on Oct.…
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Japan PM vows defense cooperation with Philippines in historic speech — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] Prime Minister Fumio Kishida became the first Japanese leader to address both chambers of the Philippine Congress on Saturday, underscoring a new phase in relations between the two Asian countries marked by territorial disputes with China. Calling the Philippines an “irreplaceable partner,” the Japanese prime minister said defense cooperation between the two nations, as…
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Modi, Sunak Speak on West Asia, trade deal during call
[ad_1] The two leaders “condemned Hamas’s attack on Israel” and reiterated that the group did not represent the Palestinian people, according to a Downing Street spokesperson. File | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the Israel-Hamas war and the situation in Palestine during a phone call on Friday.…
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Unofficial Vietnamese church members languish in detention — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] Four members of an unofficial church in southern Vietnam’s Dak Lak province who invited the country’s newly appointed president to attend their services remained in custody Thursday, in violation of a law that requires detainees be released within three days, said a religious watchdog group. Protestant Christians Y Phuc Nie, Y Nuer Buon Dap,…
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The United States Foreign Policy in Asia
[ad_1] Spread across a landmass of 57 million square miles, the Asian continent is the largest continent of the globe. With 48 countries sheltering 60% of the total world population, it is one of the most geographically and ethnically diverse regions of the world. This article envisages to talk about the objectives and interests of…
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Biden Picks Asia Hand Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secretary of State
[ad_1] President Biden has nominated top Asia strategist Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secretary of State. The choice of Campbell as Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s second-in-command signals continued attention to China despite the U.S.’s growing focus on conflicts in Europe and the Middle East. The selection comes two weeks before Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping…
