Lisa Chang, Asia Pacific Correspondent

Lisa Chang is an Asia Pacific correspondent based in London, covering the region's political and economic developments with particular focus on China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, she previously spent five years reporting from Hong Kong for the South China Morning Post. She holds a Master's in Asian Studies from SOAS.
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As the Venezuelan government moves to release its political prisoners, a sense…

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In a significant development, the Syrian government has announced an immediate nationwide…

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In a surprising move, the Israeli government has pushed back against US…

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In a surprising move, Andrew Rosindell, the former Conservative MP for Romford,…

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