Tag: asia
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The claims by an asylum seeker in Australia couldn’t be independently verified, but Western officials are treating them seriously. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/22/world/asia/defector-spy-taiwan-hong-kong.html more ›
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HONG KONG — The students booked their tickets home at the end of the semester, hoping for a relaxing break after exams and a summer of happy reunions with family… more ›
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One of Hong Kong’s foremost universities turned into a site of fiery pitched battles as police stormed onto campus, firing tear gas and rubber bullets as protesters responded with bricks… more ›
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Companies are switching their focus from acquiring new customers to driving engagement. Their goal is to convince users to stay on their platforms for longer, in the belief that purchases… more ›
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China is not guilty of Russia’s excesses, but Beijing’s information and influence campaign has affected countries from Singapore to Sweden, causing many to take countermeasures. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3036441/singapore-sweden-chinas-overbearing-campaign-influence-forcing more ›
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The antigovernment movement, which began peacefully, has become increasingly violent and unpredictable on both sides. The demonstrations on Saturday quickly devolved into clashes. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/02/world/asia/hong-kong-protest-photos.html more ›
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Most members of the Australian Uighur community are missing someone. They all say they have a family member detained, imprisoned or trapped in what the Chinese call the Xinjiang Uighur… more ›
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Facebook’s Libra project led Beijing to accelerate its efforts. The government could soon know a lot more about how people are spending. BEIJING — When Facebook announced plans this year… more ›
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Five years ago, protesters were critical of even breaking windows. Now, some are throwing firebombs. The slogan is a call for the protesters to remain united, even as different factions… more ›
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TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned social network, instructs its moderators to censor videos that mention Tiananmen Square, Tibetan independence, or the banned religious group Falun Gong, according to leaked documents detailing… more ›