The Chinese government is locked in the contradictory goals of pursuing economic growth while maintaining strong social control through its United Front Work Department. Read more
Many of the migrants’ lawyers and family members say they were not gang members and had no chance to dispute the government’s assertion that they were. Read more
Japan played a key role in trying the Khmer Rouge for their crimes in Cambodia. Half a century on from the genocidal regime, Tokyo must renew its commitment to international law. Read more
Hundreds of foreign nationals previously protected because they grew up in France now face expulsion under legislation introduced last year. Read more
U.S. federal agents who usually hunt down child abusers, money launderers, drug traffickers and tax evaders are now pursuing immigrants who live in the U.S. illegally. Read more
It is not known whether Hu Shiyun, who went missing after entering China in summer 2023, had been detained by Chinese authorities. Read more
The Cabinet Office survey, which is conducted every five years, found that 16.5% of respondents believe the death penalty should be abolished. Read more
The groups are key to documenting a yearslong crackdown by President Xi Jinping on minorities, rights defenders and lawyers. Read more
The WSL confirmed last year it would add Abu Dhabi to the pro surfing calendar for the first time, prompting criticism from Wright’s wife and brother. Read more
One Thai mumfluencer shared a video of her “typical afternoon in Neom”. The video has been viewed around 800,000 times. The city it shows is almost deserted. Read more
