December 25, 2024

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Rights groups accuse Beijing of widespread abuses against Uyghurs, including forced labor in camps, and condemn its alleged oppressive rule in Tibetan areas.

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Dec 22, 2024

China takes steps against Canada institutions and individuals over Uyghurs and Tibet

For the two institutions, China said it is freezing their "movable property, immovable property and other types of property within the territory of China."

North Korean special forces soldiers march and shout slogans during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founding father, Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang in April 2017.

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Dec 22, 2024

North Korea aiding Russia where it needs it most, Canadian general says

By Gabriel Dominguez

Pyongyang's provision of troops as well as weapons and munitions that Moscow can't produce fast enough carries a symbolic element.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom stands with Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng at an event welcoming pandas to the San Diego Zoo on Aug. 8. American intelligence agencies have warned of influence operations targeting city halls and statehouses. But what's in it for Beijing?

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Dec 22, 2024

As China seeks influence, it has a cuddly way into city hall: pandas

By Mara Hvistendahl, Heather Knight and Vik Jolly

Records and interviews show that Beijing has used pandas as leverage to shape policy on Taiwan and to cultivate relationships with local U.S. politicians.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends a United Nations Security Council meeting at U.N. headquarters in New York on Thursday.

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Dec 21, 2024

Top U.S. and South Korean diplomats agree to meet 'at an early date'

The impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has triggered concerns about the bilateral alliance, though both sides say it remains 'ironclad."

Lawmakers from the main opposition Kuomintang try to break into parliament, where Democratic Progressive Party members spent the night to avoid the passing of the third reading of controversial bills, in Taipei on Friday.

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Dec 21, 2024

Clashes between Taiwan lawmakers and legal changes test President Lai

The political wrangling comes as U.S. President Joe Biden, who has vowed to defend the island from any Chinese invasion, prepares to leave the White House.

Lawmakers from the Democratic Progressive Party and opposition party Kuomintang brawl in parliament in Taipei on Friday.

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Dec 20, 2024

Taiwan lawmakers brawl over bills that would 'damage democracy'

Lawmakers were aiming to stop three amendments that would make it more difficult for voters to oust elected officials who they see as unfit.

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves following the inauguration of Macao's new leader on Friday.

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics

Dec 20, 2024

China's Xi urges Macao to pivot from casinos as new leader sworn in

By Holmes Chan

Gaming-related taxes still make up 81% of Macao's government revenue, and experts say the city is years away from weaning itself off casino wealth.

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.

Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?

By Kathryn Wortley

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