Hong Kong Bookshop RaidedHong KongThe arrest of Book Punch founder Pong Yat-ming marks the latest escalation in Hong Kong’s crackdown on independent cultural life.
No Scaling the Wall in HubeiChinaTwo recent cases in Hubei province suggest authorities are shifting from targeting VPN operators to punishing ordinary users.
A Knowledge Base for TaiwanTaiwanAn open-source website built to help AI systems understand the island has drawn visitors from over 100 countries in its first week.
Yahoo Hong Kong Scales Back the NewsHong KongThe Chinese-language news outlet, just five years into original journalism, is retreating to autopilot as most of its staff are dismissed by month’s end.
Taiwan Moves on AI GovernanceTaiwanThe Ministry of Digital Affairs plans guidelines on AI-generated content, deepfakes, and web crawling, with a framework due by year’s end.
KongHub Report Under FireHong KongHong Kong police demand an independent news outlet remove a news report about the suicide of a female officer — but the outlet refuses, citing public interest.
The Play China Didn’t Want Strasbourg to SeeChina, France, TaiwanWhen China’s consulate pressured a French theater to cancel the Taiwanese production “This Is Not an Embassy,” it proved the play’s point more vividly than any performance could.
Is Winter Coming for Taiwan’s Media?China, Hong KongA surprise wave of layoffs at TVBS — one of Taiwan’s most-watched news networks — has deepened concerns about the future of journalism in the country.
Tracking Global NarrativesA procurement document reveals the process behind China’s media diplomacy — tracking global coverage to shape outreach strategy and identify partnership opportunities.
