EAST ASIA

‘South Korea’s democracy once again proved its strength in the face of an authoritarian challenge’

Hong Kong’s crackdown intensifies

Latest tools of repression include new school lessons and tougher national security law

‘Feminism remains resilient because it addresses issues central to everyday life’

‘The Tiananmen massacre set the regime on the path it is still on today’

‘Civil society plays key roles in tackling natural disasters and man-made threats, notably from China’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The law is not about national security – it’s about the authoritarian regime’s control’

Democracy alive and well in Taiwan

Vibrant election campaign against backdrop of China’s threat

‘We urge governments to protect exiled human rights defenders within their jurisdictions’

‘China has tried to intimidate voters and pressure Taiwanese civil society organisations’

‘Since Kim Jong-un came to power, the surveillance and security system has increased dramatically’