All Asia Pacific
First LookBougainville will likely vote to become world’s newest nationThe Pacific islanders will have two weeks, starting Nov. 23, 2019, to decide if they want to split from Papua New Guinea.
First LookHong Kong schools reopen as officials try to restore normalcyCity leaders attempt to restore order before elections this weekend. A small group of protestors remain on a university campus, resisting police.
First LookHong Kong protesters, police standoff on university campusHong Kong's democracy movement has taken a violent turn. Protesters barricaded inside a university campus are fighting police in order to escape.
First LookChina, pushing space exploration, tests Mars landerChina tested a Mars lander Tuesday and hopes to launch the lander next year. Earlier this year, Chinese scientists successfully landed a moon probe.
Cover StoryBehind Hong Kong’s resolve: Locals’ view of a city under siegeHong Kong’s protests have dominated headlines for months. But today’s crisis has roots in deeper divides with the mainland that date back generations.
China’s great pork shortage: Why it could cost BeijingAfrican swine fever’s hit on China’s pork supplies may threaten perceptions of the government and its ability to keep raising living standards.
First LookUniversity students leave increasingly violent Hong KongAs clashes between police and the largely student-led protest movement intensify, university students from elsewhere are fleeing Hong Kong.
First LookYellowstone in Tibet: China designs new national park systemChina is limiting development on the Tibetan plateau as it prepares to launch a national parks system based on global best practices and new science.
First LookHong Kong police and pro-democracy protestors clashA pro-democracy politician in Hong Kong was attacked Sunday, as riot police stormed several malls to thwart protesters.
FocusFour months into protests, Hong Kongers’ distrust runs deepHong Kong’s protests stem from years of deepening distrust toward the government, institutions, and the media – distrust that has helped fan rumors.
First LookProtest-sparking Hong Kong extradition bill withdrawnHong Kong officially withdrew its extradition bill that started months of protests, returning scrutiny to the court case that triggered the unrest.
Immersed: A walk through Hong Kong’s protests (video)Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests have made headlines for months. But what does a typical demonstration really feel like?
First LookNorth Korean negotiator says future talks depend on US proposalsNorth Korea called Saturday's nuclear disarmament negotiations "very bad" and contradicts U.S. claims that both sides are open to further talks.
First LookMalaysia's first 'ethical' job agency targets modern slaveryTo disrupt the practice of debt bondage, a Malaysian job recruiting agency is cutting the cost of finding workers jobs.
First LookHong Kong mask ban sparks protests, may signal hardening stanceThe government's ban on masks could result in a one-year jail sentence. Protestors who wear them say it protects their identity from Communist China.
In now-or-never mindset, Hong Kong protests keep up pressureChina celebrated National Day on Tuesday with a grand military parade. But Hong Kong’s protesters cast the day as one of mourning and demonstrations.
First LookHong Kong protests ramp up ahead of China's National DayViolent clashes in Hong Kong were part of global "anti-totalitarianism" protests against "Chinese tyranny," with rallies in Sydney and Taipei.
‘Freedom is in our mind’: Why Hong Kong protests are still escalatingHong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, rather than abating, are showing signs of radicalization – borne out of deepening distrust toward the government.
First LookIndonesian students, police clash over corruption law protestsIn Jakarta, thousands protested a law they say hampers the state's anti-corruption agency and demanded a delay for a bill that would violate rights.
As China's National Day approaches, Hong Kong protests cast a shadowNational Day celebrations are an opportunity for China’s Communist Party to project strength. But Hong Kong’s ongoing crisis poses a challenge.
