Myanmar
In Myanmar, paying bribes to evade the draft
Administrators must meet junta quotas and are enriching themselves in the process.
Myanmar
Myanmar junta chief missing from public view after drone attack
2024-04-23Deputy Sr. Gen. Soe Win has not been reported in public since April 3.
China
China urges citizens to buy new appliances to boost consumer spending
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China
Apple takes down WhatsApp, Threads from China app store
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