The Coronavirus has Infected Hong Kong’s Sluggish Economy
As the panic from the coronavirus outbreak extends, the already-decaying economy of Hong Kong faces deeper plummets.
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Hong Kong Rings in Unconventional New Year with Protests
On January 19, 2020, Hong Kong’s latest wave of pro-democracy protests-turned-violent demonstrations prompted authorities to cancel upcoming Chinese New Year’s celebrations.
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Failed Negotiations Threaten to Reignite Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region are reportedly at a standstill.
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Further Complications in Xinjiang Province
The Chinese Communist Party continues to exert its influence on the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and ethnic minorities within its borders.
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Ethnic Papuans Face Escalating Violence in Indonesia
Deadly violence erupted in Indonesia after intense protests in the country’s Papua region, forcibly displacing approximately 16,000 residents.
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Taiwan Faces Diplomatic Isolation as China Seeks Economic Ties
Taiwan faces increasing diplomatic isolation due to pressure from the Chinese government.
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Showcasing Dictatorship: Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan remains a restrictive dictatorship with an all-powerful leader, an atrocious human rights record, and no free press.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa Elected as President of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s former defense chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa won the country’s presidential election on Sunday, November 17 with 52.25 percent of the vote.
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Pakistan Opens Borders to Indian Sikh Pilgrims for First Time in History
Last week, the Indian-Pakistan Kartarpur corridor finally opened for Sikh pilgrimage. The opening of the corridor, a 2.5-mile visa-free border crossing, symbolizes a rare show of bilateral cooperation between the two feuding nations.
Read MoreHong Kong Protests Turn Violent, Leading to Recession
Five months of violent protests in Hong Kong are beginning to affect the former British territory’s economic growth. The previous two quarters show the city entering a period of contraction or shrinkage, in the economy, resulting in a recession.
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