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Hun Sen Tempers Speculation Son Will Be Next Cambodian Leader

Hun Sen, Cambodia's Prime Minister, has sought to cast doubt that his son really is his heir apparent in recent remarks.

The News Lens · Jun 26, 2020

OPINION: In Defense of Dragon Boat Festival

This Dragon Boat Festival, we must remember not to conflate a cultural tradition with a nation, country, or government.

The News Lens · Jun 25, 2020

China Sends 8 Military Planes Into Taiwan Airspace. They’re Not Targeting Just Taiwan

Several Chinese planes have entered Taiwanese airspace over the last month, a marked uptick since Tsai Ing-wen first became president of Taiwan in 2016.

The News Lens · Jun 24, 2020

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The Migrant Fishermen Union on the Frontlines Against Covid-19 and Bosses

The Yilan Migrant Fishermen Union has pointed out the increased vulnerabilities that their workers face under Covid-19. But this is just their latest campaign since their establishment in 2013.

The News Lens · Jun 24, 2020

Your Guide to Taipei’s Dragon Boat Festival

No spectators are allowed at the dragon boat competition this year, but you can watch the race online or on TV. And feel free to devour all the rice dumplings you can.

The News Lens · Jun 24, 2020

OPINION: What the Chinese Communist Party Fears Most

The CCP’s internet control is not about fear of the truth being exposed. Their control is more properly understood as a display of power. And what they fear the most is people not believing this power exists.

The News Lens · Jun 23, 2020

Is the US-China Rivalry Tangling a Coronavirus Vaccine With Geopolitics?

In China, getting to a vaccine first would be a shot in the arm for its global image as a technology leader. In the U.S., an America-first vaccine could boost President Donald Trump's reelection campaign.

The News Lens · Jun 23, 2020

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Are We Ready for Higher Education to Go Remote?

Graduating from college while taking remote classes was not just a drain. It made clear the transformative power of campus life.

The News Lens · Jun 23, 2020

Japan: Ishigaki City Council Votes to Inscribe 'Senkaku' Into Administrative Name of Disputed Islands

The Ishigaki City Council in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, voted to officially use the term "Senkaku" in the name of disputed island territories.

The News Lens · Jun 22, 2020

‘Rat Tribe’: Propping up a Slumless Beijing and the ‘Chinese Dream’

Beijing appears to be a city without slums. The "Chinese dream" appears to be in reach. But both are illusions propped up by an underclass of workers called the "rat tribe."

The News Lens · Jun 22, 2020

How Did Vietnam Become Biggest Nation Without Coronavirus Deaths?

Vietnam's drastic and early action allowed it to head off a full-blown calamity, becoming the biggest nation by population to report no deaths from Covid-19.

The News Lens · Jun 22, 2020

OPINION: The KMT Wants to Revise the 1992 Consensus. It Misses the Point.

The KMT's proposed revision of its policy toward China misses the point. Taiwan has largely moved on from the KMT's basic approach towards China.

The News Lens · Jun 20, 2020

Taiwan’s Civil War... Over Rice Dumplings

What is Taiwan's eternal debate over Northern and Southern rice dumplings about?

The News Lens · Jun 19, 2020

Beat the Taipei Heat This Summer With These 5 Family-Friendly Outdoor Destinations

Are you looking for places to go in Taipei besides your air-conditioned living room during the excruciatingly hot summer? Here are some family-friendly destinations where you can enjoy some outdoor fun and cool off.

The News Lens · Jun 19, 2020

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The News Lens · Jun 19, 2020

Kim Jong Un Keeps Quiet as North Korea Turns Up Heat

Kim Yo Jong has become the public face of North Korea’s more aggressive stance toward the South.

The News Lens · Jun 18, 2020

Everyday Movement: Masakazu Murakami’s ‘Subway Diary’ Photo Exhibition in Taipei

If we place a mirror before reality, our existential anxieties may be casually revealed in images. Photographer Masakazu Murakami organized the photographs taken in Tokyo between 1999 and 2019 and created the photo book Subway Diary.

The News Lens · Jun 18, 2020

Taiwanese 'Teatime': Take a Break With the Island's Sweets and Treats

Taiwan has so many snacks to offer that you can find anything — from sweet to savory — to satisfy your taste palette.

The News Lens · Jun 18, 2020

Trump Signs Sanctions Law Over China Crackdown of Uyghurs

Donald Trump has signed into law an act that authorizes sanctions against Chinese officials over the mass incarceration of Uyghur Muslims. The move is likely to deliver a fresh blow to the already tense U.S.-China ties.

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The News Lens · Jun 17, 2020

Rhetoric or Reality? Britain’s Hong Kong Passport Offer Angers China

Beijing has warned that the British offer of citizenship to Hongkongers would breach the 1997 Joint Declaration. Until recently, Britain agreed with that verdict. But China’s attempt to impose the new security law appears to have changed the calculation in London.

The News Lens · Jun 17, 2020

This Taiwanese Company Had a Contact Tracing Solution Before Covid-19

Demand for tracking devices has surged during Covid-19. Founders of Taiwan-based THLight Co. explain why.

The News Lens · Jun 17, 2020

This Taiwanese Company Had a Contact Tracing Solution Before Covid-19

Demand for tracking devices has surged during Covid-19. Founders of Taiwan-based THLight Co. explain why.

The News Lens · Jun 17, 2020

Who Is Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's De Facto Ambassador to the US?

Hsiao Bi-Khim is the first woman to become de facto ambassador to the U.S. She has been advocate for progressive causes throughout her long career in the Democratic Progressive Party.

The News Lens · Jun 16, 2020

Taiwan's Plan to Attract Foreign Talent

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has made attracting skilled workers a major goal. Legal consultant Michael Fahey gives an overview of Taiwan’s immigration policy and the remaining gaps.

The News Lens · Jun 16, 2020

The Taiwan Lobby in Europe Counters Taiwan's Progressive Reputation

The Taiwan lobby in the United States is well known. The lobby exists in the UK and Europe, too, and plays a similar role at odds with Taiwan's progressive reputation.

The News Lens · Jun 15, 2020

7 Must-Visit Seaside Sights in Pingtung, Southern Taiwan

The sea is perhaps Pingtung's greatest attraction. As the summer travel season arrives, here are some must-see seaside vistas.

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