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What Is the Impact of China’s New Rural Initiative?

What Is the Impact of China’s New Rural Initiative?

By Zhuoran Li
China is more tightly controlling how farmland can be used in an attempt to bolster food security – but it risks undoing the progress made in alleviating rural poverty.
How the Silent Majority in Japan Is Hindering Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage

How the Silent Majority in Japan Is Hindering Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage

By Jio Kamata
Polls consistently show a majority of Japanese favor same-sex marriage – but not enough to apply political pressure. Opponents, however, are vocal. 

Why Are More and More Chinese Migrants Risking Their Lives to Cross the US Southern Border?

Why Are More and More Chinese Migrants Risking Their Lives to Cross the US Southern Border?

By Ting Zhang
Facing economic uncertainty and limited space for individual freedoms, a growing number of Chinese are seeking to migrate – even if it means a dangerous trek through Central America.

A Missing Boat of 180 Rohingya Refugees Symbolizes the World’s Apathy

A Missing Boat of 180 Rohingya Refugees Symbolizes the World’s Apathy

By Kristen Gelineau
Human rights advocates say what happened to those on board is the latest example of political inaction and global apathy: Governments ignore the Rohingya because they can.

South Korea’s Healthcare Sector Is Heading Toward a Crisis

South Korea’s Healthcare Sector Is Heading Toward a Crisis

By Eunwoo Lee
Reform efforts have put the government at loggerheads with physicians, who are reluctant to let go of their privileges. 
Indian Wrestlers Demanding Arrest of Sports Official for Sexual Abuse Suspend Protests

Indian Wrestlers Demanding Arrest of Sports Official for Sexual Abuse Suspend Protests

By Sheikh Saaliq
The sports minister promised a swift probe into alleged sexual harassment by Wrestling Federation of India Chief and BJP parliamentarian Brij Bhushan Singh.

Bajau: The Vanishing Seafarers of Southeast Asia

Bajau: The Vanishing Seafarers of Southeast Asia

By Claudio Sieber
Today, only 100-200 seafarers remain on traditional "Lansa" houseboats near Borneo’s shorelines.
Former ByteDance Executive Says Chinese Communist Party Tracked Hong Kong Protesters via Data

Former ByteDance Executive Says Chinese Communist Party Tracked Hong Kong Protesters via Data

By Zen Soo
Yintao Yu, formerly head of engineering for ByteDance in the U.S., said in a court filing that the company had a “superuser” credential for a committee of CCP members.

How the Myanmar Crisis Threatens to Destabilize India’s Manipur State 

How the Myanmar Crisis Threatens to Destabilize India’s Manipur State 

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Allegations of illegal immigration from Myanmar, involving members of the Kuki-Chin ethnic group, contributed to the recent ethnic violence that claimed more than 80 lives. 

India Apprehended American, Canadian Nationals Crossing Border Into Myanmar

India Apprehended American, Canadian Nationals Crossing Border Into Myanmar

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
While it was difficult to ascertain if foreign nationals were inside anti-junta training camps, The Diplomat identified three people from India, Thailand, and the U.S. outside camps at different locations.

Thailand Kicks off Pride Month With Massive Parade in Bangkok

Thailand Kicks off Pride Month With Massive Parade in Bangkok

By Robin Vochelet
This year’s Pride Parade brought into the spotlight Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, who reaffirmed his support for the country’s LGBTQ community.
Remembering Vietnam’s Great Famine

Remembering Vietnam’s Great Famine

By Christelle Nguyen
The 1945 famine has been fading into obscurity, despite its crucial role in the country’s independence fight.

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