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Massive Victory for Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Parties in Local Elections

After six months of protests, a record-breaking voter turnout in Hong Kong’s local elections led to a sweeping victory for the pro-democracy camp.

The News Lens · Nov 25, 2019

An Overview of Closer US-Taiwan Ties in 2019

2019 marked a new height of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Here's a review of what has been accomplished this year between the two countries.

The News Lens · Nov 22, 2019

Artworks by Renowned German Artists Disappear in China

Art worth hundreds of millions of dollars by renowned German artists has allegedly vanished in China, German media report. A shady case, a German art expert says.

The News Lens · Nov 22, 2019

Tom Lin Searches for History and Humanity at 'The Garden of Evening Mists'

We sat down for an interview with Taiwanese director Tom Lin Shu-yu (林書宇) on his latest film, "The Garden of Evening Mists," a co-production between HBO Asia and Malaysia-based Astro Shaw.

The News Lens · Nov 19, 2019

China Says Hong Kong Courts Have No Authority Over Face Mask Ban's Constitutionality

China's top legislature slammed Hong Kong's High Court ruling that the anti-mask law was unconstitutional.

The News Lens · Nov 19, 2019

China Says Hong Kong Courts Have No Authority Over Face Mask Ban's Constitutionality

China's top legislature slammed Hong Kong's High Court ruling that the anti-mask law was unconstitutional.

The News Lens · Nov 19, 2019

Why Protesters Around the World Are Wearing the Same Masks

Protesters around the world are wearing the Joker and Guy Fawkes face masks. A face mask technically doesn't offer any physical protection, then why do protesters favor wearing masks?

The News Lens · Nov 18, 2019

Hong Kong Unlikely to Regain Confidence in Its Economic Outlook

Hong Kong's economy has been slipping even before the protests, and with the failing "one country, two systems," the city's future as an international hub is looking even grimmer.

The News Lens · Nov 18, 2019

Hong Kong Police Raid University After All-Night Siege

After a two-day standoff, police have stormed into a major university campus as protesters fought back with gasoline bombs and bows and arrows. Fires can be seen raging inside and outside the school.

The News Lens · Nov 18, 2019

China's Absence From Golden Horse Underscores Taiwan's Cultural Diversity

China has withdrawn from the Golden Horse Awards to undermine Taiwan's film industry, but it has only accentuated the diversity of participation this year.

The News Lens · Nov 15, 2019