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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In a continued effort to control Venezuela's oil exports, the United States…

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In a concerning turn of events, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has…

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In a surprising turn of events, former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez…

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Ongoing Conflict: Key Developments in the Russia-Ukraine War

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, the conflict continues to…

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