US-China Trade War Could Setback Global Sustainability Efforts If the U.S.-China trade war continues, China's efforts to go green will be negated and the impact will spread globally. The News Lens · Sep 6, 2019
India's New Law to Protect Muslim Women Divides Feminist Groups India passed a law criminalizing "triple talaq" — the controversial Muslim practice of instant divorce — and making it punishable with up to three years in prison. But Muslim women in the country are divided over the court ruling. The News Lens · Sep 5, 2019
Taiwan to Host Its First Eco-Friendly Lantern Festival in October Fall for Taiwan this autumn with the eco-friendly sky lantern festival hosted by MyTaiwanTour. The News Lens · Sep 5, 2019
Hong Kong Withdraws Extradition Bill, Other Protest Demands Unanswered Hong Kong executive leader Carrie Lam announced a complete withdrawal of the much debated extradition bill, but left four out of the five protester demands unanswered. The News Lens · Sep 4, 2019
China's Labor Reforms Dwindle After Government Crackdown Space for Chinese workers to organize labor rights movement has been narrowed to its slimmest in the last decade. The News Lens · Sep 4, 2019
A 'Dunkirk' Rerun in Hong Kong's Airport Evacuation Hong Kong protesters were trapped in the airport highway on Sep 1 and hundreds of private vehicles came to their rescue in a 'Dunkirk' fashion. The News Lens · Sep 3, 2019
How Did Taiwan Become an Environmentally Conscious Society? How did Taiwanese become so receptive of plastic-reduction policies? It might have to do with Taiwan's education, colonial history, culture, and even religious influence. The News Lens · Sep 3, 2019
2019 TIQFF Shorts Explore Queer Life In Straight Spaces The 2019 Taiwan International Queer Film Festival runs from 8/28 to 9/8 in Kaohsiung. Here's a review of this year's short film selections. The News Lens · Sep 3, 2019
The Intractable Conflicts Over Kashmir, Explained The Indian government has cut off telecommunications in Kashmir since August 4 with no resolution in sight. What's the story behind the lockdown? The News Lens · Sep 2, 2019
Hong Kong Protests Continue as Summer Holiday Ends In the ongoing pro-democracy protest, students in Hong Kong are boycotting the first day of class with support from school teachers. The News Lens · Sep 2, 2019
Multiple Hong Kong Activists Attacked and Arrested Within Two Days Hong Kong activists Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow were arrested today, facing possible charges. A few other protest organizers were attacked in various locations in the past 30 hours. The News Lens · Aug 30, 2019
International Day of the Disappeared: CCP Is the Worst Offender of the Year On the International Day of the Disappeared, China is seen as the worst perpetrator of state-sanctioned enforced disappearances this year. The News Lens · Aug 30, 2019
Canada Deports a Tiananmen Activist With Mental Health Problems Canada has deported Chinese dissident Yang Wei on the grounds that his violent tendencies would threaten public safety. The News Lens · Aug 29, 2019
OPINION: Brazil's Sovereignty Depends on a Healthy Amazon A healthy and productive Amazon actually underpins Brazil’s sovereignty by strengthening food, water, and energy security, while supporting good relations with its neighbors. The News Lens · Aug 29, 2019
The News Lens · Aug 28, 2019 In the Silenced Kashmir, Dissidents Are Protesting With Artful Expressions Artists, poets, visual journalists are expressing their dissent and preserving Kashmir through various forms of artistic expression.
The News Lens · Aug 28, 2019 Taipei-Based Mobile Only Accelerator Graduates Its 7th Cohort of Asia-Pacific Startups The SOSV-backed accelerator graduates a new cohort of global startups pioneering health tech, education, fintech, social commerce and entertainment.
The News Lens · Aug 27, 2019 Teresa Teng, Taiwan's Legendary Singer and Sweetheart Teresa Teng's angelic voice defied censorship and continues to reverberate through time.
The News Lens · Aug 27, 2019 US Arms Sales to Taiwan Indicate Tougher Attitude Towards China The Trump administration has approved a series of arms sales to Taiwan, indicating closer U.S.-Taiwan relations as well as a tougher attitude towards China.
The News Lens · Aug 26, 2019 OPINION: The Rise of Eccentric Third Parties in Taiwan and UK In both the U.K. and Taiwan, a third force is disrupting the longtime two-party political balance.
The News Lens · Aug 26, 2019 3 Things We Learned From the 936 Banned Chinese Twitter Accounts Twitter recently removed 936 China-linked accounts in a disinformation crackdown — let's take a look at how the internet army behaves.
The News Lens · Aug 23, 2019 How Much Would It Cost for the CIA to 'Create' the Hong Kong Protests? The CIA would have to cut corners to pay for the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
The News Lens · Aug 22, 2019 Winter Is Coming: Who Will Survive Taiwan's 2020 Game of Thrones? Taiwan's 2020 presidential election is a real-life Game of Thrones.
The News Lens · Aug 21, 2019 Twitter Removes China-Linked Accounts in a Disinformation Crackdown Twitter clamps down on spam and fake accounts originated from China that are aimed at spreading disinformation on the protests in Hong Kong.
The News Lens · Aug 21, 2019 OPINION: Why Did Japan Launch a Lose-Lose Trade War Against S. Korea? Japan, a free-trade advocate, launched a trade war against South Korea with policies echoing its pre-war "Leaving Asia" nationalist theory.
The News Lens · Aug 20, 2019 Japan-South Korea Trade Dispute Stems From Bitter Historical Grievances In the midst of the Japan-South Korea trade war, unresolved dispute from Japan's colonial past has resurfaced.