Darren Maung
Darren is an aspiring writer who wishes to share or create stories to the world and bring humanity together as one. A massive Star Wars nerd and history buff, he finds enjoyable, heart-warming or interesting subjects in any written media.
US and Vietnam Relations ‘Upgraded’ Following Biden’s Visit
On Sept. 10, relations between the U.S. and Vietnam reached an all-new high as the two nations upgraded their relationship to a “comprehensive strategic partnership.” As Beijing continues to make claims in the South China...
New Chinese Smartphone Sparks Concern Among US Lawmakers
With the release of Huawei’s newest Mate 60 smartphone, several lawmakers in the U.S. have requested the government take action, stunned as to how Beijing was able to acquire resources for the new device despite...
269 Detained in Joint Cyber Scam Crackdown by Chinese and Myanmar Police
On Sept. 5, China’s Ministry of Public Security announced a joint crackdown between China and Myanmar that hunted down more than 260 suspects involved in cyber scams across Myanmar. On Sept. 3, via a cross-border...
Ties Between Philippines and Australia Tighten as Joint Patrols Announced in South China Sea
On Aug. 25, the Philippines and Australia agreed to hold joint patrols in the South China Sea. In the face of China’s growing aggression in the area, the two nations have joined forces to secure...
Evergrande’s Hengda Real Estate Group Under Probe for Allegedly Breaking Information Rules
On Aug. 16, China’s Evergrande Group suffered a blow after one of its units, Hengda Real Estate Group, became the target of a government probe. This came months after the group reportedly missed a deadline...
Xi Jinping Emerges After Noticeable Absence While China Was Plagued By Natural Disasters
After China struggled with nearly a month of back-to-back natural disasters, including unprecedented flooding, Premier Xi Jinping finally re-emerged on Aug. 17 following a noticeable absence. His absence has spawned discontent among Chinese citizens who...
Chinese Communist Party Drafts New Rules on Usage of Facial Recognition Technology
Tightening its grip on personal data, China has imposed strict rules on facial recognition technology, saying that it’s implementing the rules for “national security purposes.” On Aug. 15, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) unveiled...
Tibetan Writer, Lobsang Lhundup, Freed After Four Years Behind Bars, But Remains Under Surveillance
After being detained in jail for four years on dubious charges, Tibetan writer Lobsang Lhundup — known by his pen name, Dhi Lhaden — was released from prison at the beginning of August. Having written...
Taiwanese Students in Hong Kong Forced to Study China’s National Security Law
Despite Beijing’s tensions surrounding their island home, several Taiwanese students still wish to pursue an education on the mainland. Following the implementation of the 2020 national security law, which students are forced to study, some...
The Endangered Dugong: A Marine Mammal Linked with Legend
With an unusual name to match their unusual appearance, dugongs are the sea cows of the south. Like their cousin the manatee, these hefty sea mammals have been mistaken for large mermaids in the past....
Japan Issues Strategy Paper Calling Out Chinese Military Ambitions in the Pacific
A new report prepared by the Japanese government has named the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ambitions in the Asia-Pacific as a growing threat to peace in the region, with Tokyo calling out Beijing's partnership with...
China Launches Campaign Targeting Online Rumors, Misinformation
On July 15, the Ministry of Public Security in China launched another internet crackdown, targeting online rumors, following a call by communist party leader Xi Jinping to form a “security banner.” The ministry aims to...