Cambodia
Thailand resists Cambodia push to take border dispute to UN court
Cambodia’s legislature supports seeking a ruling from the International Court of Justice after soldier died.
China
Tiananmen Mothers face blackout as China tries to silence memory of June 4 crackdown
From Beijing to Hong Kong, China tightens grip on Tiananmen history on its 36th anniversary with tighter security.
Tibet
Tibetans evicted then reinstated after protest at US-China women’s soccer match
China’s team demanded removal of Tibetan activists from stadium, but spectators chanted for them to be allowed back
Korea
Will South Korea’s new president restart dialogue with North Korea?
Election of liberal, pro-engagement candidate Lee Jae-Myung marks a major political change in Seoul but will Kim Jo
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China
Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces new ‘foreign collusion’ charge
Rights groups condemn the charge that could prolong imprisonment of one of the best-known democracy figures.
Korea
North Korean warship that tipped over during launch is upright again
Satellite imagery suggests workers used ropes and balloons to hoist up the destroyer, 2 weeks after launch failure.
Korea
North Koreans have mixed reactions to South Korea’s new pro-engagement president
Traders are upbeat but others are skeptical, saying, “Nothing ever changes.”
China
Trump, Xi pave way for fresh trade talks in 90-minute call
China state media stresses that Trump initiated the call amid tensions on tariffs between the two largest economies
China
Man jumps barricade at Tiananmen Square flag-raising ceremony
The unidentified man is tackled by guards and hauled away in Beijing, video shows. The man’s motive is unclear.
Vietnam
VietJet Air asks government to go after its online critics
Hanoi mayor orders authorities to investigate Facebookers who spread ‘false information’ about the budget airline.
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