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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Oil Prices Plummet as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open, Boosting US Markets

In a significant development for global oil markets, prices have sharply declined…

Oil Prices Dive as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz ‘Open’ During Ceasefire

** In a significant development for global energy markets, oil prices have…

Cuba Faces a New Wave of Pressure as US Relations Deteriorate

As tensions rise in the Americas, Cuba finds itself increasingly isolated and…

Tensions Rise as Trump Dismisses NATO Amid UK and France’s Strait of Hormuz Security Plans

In a provocative response to recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz,…

Israel and Lebanon Reach Historic 10-Day Ceasefire Amidst Ongoing Conflict

** In a significant development, US President Donald Trump has announced a…

Oil Prices Dip Amid Evolving Ceasefire Dynamics in the Middle East

Oil prices experienced a decline on Friday as optimism surrounding a potential…

Ten-Day Ceasefire Agreed Between Israel and Lebanon Amid Ongoing Hostilities

** In a significant diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump has announced…

Israel and Lebanon Reach Tentative Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions

Leaders from Israel and Lebanon have announced a tentative ceasefire set to…

Tensions Escalate: US Prepares for Possible Military Action Against Iran

In a stark warning to Iran, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated…

Pope Francis Denounces Global Tyranny Amidst Tensions with Donald Trump

In a striking address, Pope Francis has voiced strong criticism against a…

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