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The Great China Exception
On religious freedom and the one-child policy, other nations stand quietly by as Beijing abuses its own citizens. They shouldn’t.
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Thailand’s Human Rights Crisis
The exploitation of lèse-majesté laws for political gain are undermining human rights in Thailand. Violence is looming.
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Canada Plays its China Card
Resource-rich Canada and resource-hungry China seem in some ways like natural partners. After a slow start, they just might be.
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China’s Parallel Online Universe
To the casual eye, China’s social media landscape might look diverse and lively. But the social media clones are careful to follow Communist Party censorship.
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China Fears ‘Toxic’ Rumours
The Communist Party’s crackdown on ‘toxic’ Internet rumours is misguided. The tighter it squeezes freedom, the more credibility slips through its hands.
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Burma’s Leadership Tries Plan B
Desperate for international legitimacy, Burma’s new president has been keen to give the impression of change in the country. ASEAN shouldn’t be fooled.
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ASEAN Stands Up to Burma?
Thein Sein has had a tough start to the presidency in Burma. But denying Burma the ASEAN chair would have to be only the start of increased pressure.
