South Korea’s military has a new enemy: Population math
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Xi’s latest purge targets the military. Why did powerful generals fall out of favor?
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Sri Lanka declares moratorium on research ships for a year amid Indian concerns over Chinese vessels
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka has declared a moratorium on foreign research ships entering its waters for a year amid concerns from India over Chinese research vessels docking in its neighborhood.
A One-Sided Affair as Bangladesh’s Ailing Democracy Goes to the Polls
There is little doubt that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will seize a fourth consecutive term when Bangladesh goes to the polls on Sunday. The bigger question is what will remain of the country’s democracy.
Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: Chinese shadow bank files for bankruptcy
A major Chinese shadow bank has filed for bankruptcy on the grounds it was unable to pay its debts.
Bangladesh opposition calls for strike on election weekend as premier Hasina seeks forgiveness
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s main opposition party called for general strikes on the weekend of the country’s parliamentary election, urging voters to join its boycott.