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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Escalating Tensions: Trump’s Stark Warning to Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is growing increasingly fraught, with…

Spain Shuts Airspace to US Military Operations Amid Iran Conflict

Spain has officially prohibited US aircraft from operating within its airspace in…

Spain Restricts Airspace for US Military Operations Amid Iran Conflict

Spain has officially closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in…

Tensions Rise as Houthi Rebels Join Forces with Iran, Threatening Global Oil Supply Routes

The recent escalation of conflict involving Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have aligned…

Geopolitical Tensions Rise in the Middle East as Houthi Rebels Join Iran’s Side

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has taken a new turn,…

Escalating Tensions: Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran as Peace Talks Stalled

As the conflict between the United States and Iran enters its fifth…

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Heighten Concerns Over Global Oil Trade Disruption

The recent involvement of Yemen's Houthi rebels in the ongoing conflict alongside…

Sea Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: A Growing Threat to Global Trade Amid Rising Tensions

** As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, the threat…

Spain Shuts Airspace to US Military Operations Amid Iran Conflict

** In a decisive move signalling its stance on the ongoing conflict…

Trump’s Threats to Iran’s Desalination Infrastructure: A Potential Crisis for the Middle East

** In a striking escalation of rhetoric, U.S. President Donald Trump has…

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