China’s #MeToo Movement Gets its Moment in Court
A sexual harassment case against a powerful Chinese media figure opened in Beijing on Wednesday, with his accuser calling it a major moment in the country’s still-young #MeToo movement.
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Pig Guts Fly in Taiwan Parliament Protest
Opposition lawmakers hurled pig organs inside Taiwan’s parliament on Friday to protest the government’s decision to ease restrictions on pork imports from the United States.
Hong Kong Prison Wrong to Cut ‘Long Hair’ Locks
Hong Kong prison staff were wrong to cut off the locks of veteran dissident “Long Hair”, the city’s top court said Friday, in the second significant ruling against authorities this month.
25-Year-Old Mastermind Behind Korea’s ‘Sextortion’ Sentenced to 40 Years
The mastermind of a notorious online sex abuse ring was jailed for 40 years in South Korea on Thursday.
‘Every Cent, Every Bhat’: Thai Protesters Target Royal Wealth
Thousands of Thai democracy activists rallied in Bangkok Wednesday to demand the king give up control of his multibillion-dollar fortune, turning their protest movement directly on the once-untouchable monarchy’s vast wealth.
China Release Guidelines to Battle ‘Money Worship’ Online Platforms
Online live shows and livestream e-commerce platforms must not promote “bad habits” such as showing off wealth or “money worship” according to rules published Monday by Beijing, in the latest sign of tightening in China’s massive livestream industry.
Wong, Chow and Lam: Three Young Hong Kong Activists Facing Jail
Three prominent Hong Kong activists are facing jail after pleading guilty on Monday to inciting an “illegal assembly” outside the city’s main police station during last year’s huge pro-democracy protests.
LGBTQ Support Lends ‘New Taste’ to Thai Politics
It takes Siraphob Attohi three hours to transform from a harried student into his drag queen persona Masala Bold — a wisecracking MC, who raises calls for gender equality during Thailand’s protests for democratic reforms.
Two Hong Kong Political Films Win at Taiwan Golden Horse Awards
Two Hong Kong films that cast an uncomfortable spotlight on China won accolades at Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards on Saturday, as the island staged its largest film festival after successfully containing the coronavirus.
Female Assassins Who Served as a Deadly Duo for the Taliban
Female assassins who lured an Afghan security official to his death with promises of sex before shooting him and dumping his body at a cemetery are among thousands of Taliban criminals freed as part of a fragile peace plan.
Balloon Messages for Hong Kongers Held in Mainland China
Relatives of 12 Hong Kong democracy activists detained in mainland China released balloons carrying messages to their loved ones across the border on Saturday, as they called for their return.
Families of Hong Kongers Held in China Cast Doubt on Prison Letters
Relatives of 12 Hong Kong democracy activists detained in mainland China said Friday that letters from their loved ones praising their treatment and urging their families to stay quiet about their plight were likely written under duress.
Thailand’s ‘Bad Students’ Get an Education From the Streets
A mild-mannered teenage girl with owl glasses, a bob haircut and daisies painted on her fingernails is not your typical school troublemaker.
Thailand to Allow Tourists to Stay for 60-Days Visa-Free
Thailand’s economy heavily relies on tourism – a sector that has been greatly affected by the pandemic. But now, the country is ready to welcome tourists again and has even introduced longer visa-free stays for mid and low-risk countries.
Graduating Hong Kong Students Display Banned Pro-Democracy Slogans
Dozens of graduating Hong Kong students displayed slogans on Thursday that authorities have declared illegal in a rare act of defiance against a sweeping new national security law imposed on the city by Beijing.
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Flipping the Bird: Rubber Ducks Become the Symbol of Thai’s Protests
On top of a giant yellow inflatable duck, a rebel Buddhist monk in saffron robes displayed a defiant three finger salute at a pro-democracy protest in central Bangkok.
