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28-07-2017 13:57

The chorus of official disapproval after a village council in Pakistan's Punjab province ordered the "revenge rape" of a 16-year-old girl whose brother had allegedly carried out a similar act, is all-too-familiar. Similar cases in the past show such tribunals are allowed to dispense "justice" with impunity. (F.M. Shakil)

28-07-2017 13:38

Now that authoritarian capitalists compete on par with Western peers, governments must carefully consider the situation of the investor’s home state before taking the money. (Francesco Galietti)

28-07-2017 13:37

The Myanmar military's move to block a major meeting of ethnic Shan groups underscored its long-standing divide-and-rule tactics and animus towards ethnic aspirations. (David Scott Mathieson)

28-07-2017 12:47

Opinion // EU strategy for Afghanistan is just wishful thinking (Emanuele Scimia)

28-07-2017 11:47

Paradoxically, Russia is winning the Syrian war but may also be losing control of the peace process; it cannot advance a political solution without US participation, and meanwhile Moscow's allies are pressing ahead on the war front. (M.K. Bhadrakumar)

28-07-2017 11:33

Local government debt is once again coming under scrutiny from China's authorities, with regional governments being told to "clean up" financing guarantee arrangements that are “out of place.” (Asia Times staff)

28-07-2017 07:56

The morning roundup of important economics, policy and market-moving stories from Chinese-language media on July 28 (Poo Yee Kai and Zheng Xin)

28-07-2017 00:32

China is adding troops to its 880-mile (1,416 kilometer) border with North Korea, with the usual explanation given to be prepared for a mass of refugees if there is war on the Korean Peninsular. But there are other considerations. (Robert E. McCoy)

27-07-2017 18:42

India’s opposition looks to be in disarray after the man tipped by many to be its next prime ministerial candidate, Nitish Kumar, quit as chief minister of Bihar then formed a new government with the support of the BJP (E Jaya Kumar)

27-07-2017 16:53

China's reported threat of force against Vietnam's energy exploration activities in the South China Sea threatens to douse recently warming relations. (Helen Clark)

27-07-2017 16:46

China’s gaming industry market sales revenue amounted to 99.78 billion yuan (US$14.82 billion) in the first half of 2017, a staggering 26.7% year-on-year increase, according to a research report (Zheng Xin)

27-07-2017 13:17

Studies project that improved connectivity in Southeast Asia will spark fast growth in outlying areas that gradually diminishes the economic clout of capital megacities. (Alan Boyd)

27-07-2017 12:44

For years China has complained about the US surveillance of its coastline, but in the meantime Beijing's rapidly growing fleet of spy ships were eavesdropping on US missile tests near Alaska and allied maneuvers off the coast of Australia. (Todd Crowell)

27-07-2017 12:18

Opinion // Arab humiliation and the Temple Mount (David P. Goldman, Spengler)

27-07-2017 11:49

Opinion // Why the Saudi war on Yemen is seen as US state terrorism (Christina Lin)

27-07-2017 11:38

Survey shows that US remains top destination for Chinese looking to emigrate or invest in property overseas, although it has fallen in favor since Donald Trump came to power. Canada now more popular than Britain. (Lin Wanxia)

27-07-2017 11:16

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn on Wednesday said it will build a US$10 billion LCD display panel plant in Wisconsin, a deal President Donald Trump asserted would not have happened without his efforts. (Reuters)

27-07-2017 11:02

For nearly two decades, Japan has struggled to generate inflation. But a government that thinks inflation is the answer to everything still isn’t asking the most important question: what happens when Japan actually gets some? (William Pesek)

27-07-2017 07:44

The morning roundup of important economics, policy and market-moving stories from Chinese-language media on July 27 (Poo Yee Kai and Zheng Xin)

26-07-2017 19:55

Opinion // Can the Beijing Consensus be emulated elsewhere? (Ken Moak)

26-07-2017 18:47

Opinion // Political corruption in India is intractable, new book argues (Kadayam Subramanian)

26-07-2017 16:18

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has leveraged the fragility of his country’s democratic institutions to impose a new era of popular authoritarian rule. (Jason Castaneda)

26-07-2017 15:18

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's annual national address resurrected his frustrations with the US, UN and EU while heaping praise on his China ally. (Richard Javad Heydarian)

26-07-2017 14:21

Sri Lanka's suppression of a small graveyard commemorating victims of the country's decades-long civil war speaks to the still long road towards truth and reconciliation. (Duncan McCargo)

26-07-2017 13:21

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda is watching his back even more than he's surveying for hints of inflation in the world's third largest economy. The knives are out and it isn't hard to figure out why. (William Pesek)

26-07-2017 13:05

It's here: Asia Times launches a free app for iOS and Android platforms. (Asia Times staff)

26-07-2017 12:54

A US company is implanting RFID microchips under its employees' skin on a "voluntary" basis, allowing convenient access to buildings and computers, but the practice raises questions about security and privacy. (Stephen Bryen)

26-07-2017 12:44

In an unusually candid talk, the CIA's deputy assistant director, Michael Collins, has revealed China's growing confidence and resolve – fueled by inaction against Chinese hegemony over the past several years – are a worry for the US agency (Bill Gertz)

26-07-2017 11:57

The paper Uncovering Offshore Financial Centers: Conduits and Sinks in the Global Corporate Ownership Network shows that offshore finance is not exclusive to exotic places such as the Cayman Islands (The Conversation)

25-07-2017 18:17

Residents in Beijing, Shenzhen lose half their pay on rent (Liu Hsiu Wen)

the brief

Zebaztian Kadestam celebrates his victory at the One: Dynasty of Heroes event. Photo: One Championship

Jun 06,2017, 4:30

The Swede smell of success

From left to right: Richard Masters, Phil Babb, Mark Bright, and Mark Sutcliffe pose in front of the Premier League Asia Trophy in Hong Kong. Photo: Chris Wong / Power Sport Images

Jun 04,2017, 3:59

Football’s fortunes to follow China, says Premier League GM

Angela Lee retains her One Championship atomweight world title on Friday night. Photo: One Championship

May 27,2017, 11:07

Sky’s the limit for Angela Lee

Angela Lee and Istela Nunes. Photo: Dux Carvajal/ONE Championship

May 26,2017, 3:50

Asian MMA takes center stage

Ooof... Angela Lee lands a blow against Jenny Huang in Bangkok. Photo: One Championship

May 24,2017

Angela Lee promises fight fans an early night

Li Jingliang of China punches America's Bobby Nash in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Pepsi Center on January 28, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. Photo: Josh Hedges / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

May 11,2017, 9:21

Bigmouth strikes again

Kalione Nasoko of Fiji lifts teammate Osea Kolinisau to the ball during the Cup Final against South Africa. Photo: AFP

Apr 09,2017, 10:49

Fiji lift third straight sevens crown

Cecil Afrika (right) on the charge against Fiji in the final of the Dubai leg of the Sevens World Series in December. Photo: AFP

Apr 05,2017, 5:06

Hungry South Africa hope to snap Hong Kong hoodoo

Ramona Pascual wants Hong Kong women to embrace martial arts. Photo: IMPI World Weries @impi_ws

Mar 31,2017, 4:40

The way of the dragon

Angela Lee (right) on the way to defending her ONE world atomweight title against Taiwan’s Jenny Huang in Bangkok on Saturday night. Photo: David Ash/SingaporeMaven

Mar 12,2017, 1:29

Angela Lee reigns supreme

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Mar 10,2017, 3:18

MMA champ Angela Lee faces her moment of truth

Jenel Lausa of Philippines celebrates after the conclusion of his flyweight bout against Yao Zhikui of China during the UFC Fight Night event at Rod Laver Arena on November 27, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Mar 03,2017, 6:27

Asian MMA flexing its muscle

Photo: Twitter

Feb 28,2017

UFC signs up Chinese MMA fighter Wang Guan

The next big China's Mixed Martial Arts fighter? Photo: AFP

Feb 23,2017

The blood, the sweat, the glory: UFC returns to Asia

Ladies Night: Angela Lee gears up to defend her world title against Taiwan's Huang. Photo courtesy ONE Championship

Jan 25,2017, 2:51

Asia’s ‘Unstoppable’ vows to avoid Ronda Rousey’s mistakes

Ma jiawen's right fist connects with the face of Jimmy “The Silencer” Yabo. Photo: ONE Championship

Dec 15,2016

China rising: Meet two fighters leading the MMA charge

Antonio Felix da Costa with rising star and Carlin teammate Brazilian Sergio Sette Camara on the podium. Photo: Macau Grand Prix

Nov 20,2016, 8:08

Portuguese Antonio Felix da Costa clinches second Macau victory

Peter Hickman in a 2013 file photo a day before the first race of the season at Brands Hatch in the UK.

Nov 19,2016, 8:03

Hickman wins Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

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