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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Senegal Crowned Champions After Dramatic AFCON Final

The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final was a captivating affair,…

Heartbreak for Diaz as Panenka Penalty Costs Morocco Afcon Title

In a heartbreaking moment, Brahim Diaz's ill-fated decision to attempt a Panenka…

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Senegal erupted in jubilant celebrations after their national football team secured a…

Cyber Crackdown: Ghana Arrests Nigerian Suspects in Sprawling Fraud Network

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In a devastating incident that has shaken the nation, thirteen schoolchildren have…

Crackdown in Iran: A Regime Struggling to Maintain Control

As protests continue to rock Iran, the government's heavy-handed response has drawn…

Uprising in Iran: A Crackdown on Dissent and Trump’s Threats of Intervention

As protests continue to rage across Iran, the country's security forces have…

Countdown to Change: What Lies Ahead for Iran’s Embattled Supreme Leader?

As Iran's 86-year-old Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, finds himself increasingly isolated…

Unrest in Iran Sparks Debate Over Internet Restrictions

In the wake of the recent anti-government protests that rocked Iran, a…

Deadly Border Clash Between Tajikistan and Afghanistan

In a concerning incident along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border, four armed men were…

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