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Tyler Roney
Tyler Roney is a Bangkok-based writer and editor who has reported from Asia for more than a decade
Tyler Roney is a Bangkok-based writer and editor who has reported from Asia for more than a decade, working with The Diplomat, Foreign Policy, Nikkei Asian Review, Asia Sentinel, The World of Chinese, China Radio International, and more. He writes about environmental issues, human rights, and current affairs in China and Southeast Asia.
He can be followed on Twitter at @TylerRoney.
September 20, 2013
China and the UK Trade Barbs Over Hong Kong Democracy
As things stand now, the question is not “if” but “how much” Beijing will involve itself in the 2017 elections.
September 11, 2013
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: China’s NATO?
While much about the group remains a mystery, one thing is certain: at the SCO, China reigns supreme.
September 03, 2013
China Intensifies Crackdown on Social Media Rumors
Weibo users are being arrested for spreading conspiracy theories, asking questions and mixing up statistics.
August 27, 2013
Who’s Behind the “Biggest Cyberattack” in China’s History
Amid the Bo Xilai trial and a US-China spat, a number of potential culprits could be behind the DDoS attack.
August 24, 2013
China Arrests Weibo Users for Lying
China’s crackdown on the online rumor mill is being cheered by official media and most netizens.
August 21, 2013
Why is China so Afraid of a Small Protest?
Drought and corruption cause a brief protest in Jixi County. China’s Propaganda Department panics.
August 12, 2013
Why is China Censoring the Global Times?
The state-run newspaper took down an article after it was reposted by a famous Weibo user.
August 01, 2013
With Pipeline, China's Launches Burma Charm Offensive
China is hoping to put a new face on its investments in Myanmar. Will history continue to haunt it?
July 24, 2013
China’s “New Kind of Terrorism” is Winning Hearts and Minds
Many Chinese are sympathizing with last weekend’s Beijing airport bomber. It’s not the first time.
July 12, 2013
China Blasts Japan’s Defense White Paper
China’s state media wasted no time in offering withering criticism of Japan’s latest defense document.
July 09, 2013
Is Private Banking in China Still a Pipe Dream?
While caution is still warranted, there are growing signs that China may get its first private bank in 60 years.