China
A Chinese international student and activist goes missing during a trip home
Zhang “Tara” Yadi disappeared on July 30. Rights groups fear she will face national security charges on Tibet.
Cambodia
Thai security forces clash with Cambodian protesters at disputed border
Tear gas and rubber bullets threatens a fragile truce reached in July.
China
Hong Kong to ‘fast-track’ mega-project near border
The new hub would aim to house businesses and 2.5 million people between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
South China Sea
Chinese, Philippine ships collide in South China Sea
Officials traded accusations as tensions rise near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
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Uyghur
Xi visits Xinjiang to mark region’s anniversary
Colorful celebrations contrast with widespread allegations that Beijing persecutes Uyghur people.
China
China to crack down on hostile, gloomy online content
Beijing’s top internet regulator says it will target conflict, rumors, “negative outlooks on life.”
China
Hong Kong, parts of southern China shut down ahead of typhoon
Authorities expect Super Typhoon Ragasa, the season’s strongest tropical cyclone, to make landfall Wednesday.
Korea
Kim open to talks if U.S. drops denuclearization demand
The North Korean leader noted “good memories” of 2019 meeting with Trump in speech before parliament Sunday.
Korea
Analysis: Kim Jong Un’s daughter steps into ‘successor spotlight’
North Korea leader is signaling daughter Ju Ae as likely successor, Seoul spy agency says.
Vietnam
Analysis: Nepal’s protests are being closely watched in Vietnam
A communist party-led system shows cracks, challenging Vietnam’s decades-old narrative.
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