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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Rare Earth Magnets: India’s Ambitious Quest for Self-Reliance

India has approved a 73 billion rupee ($800 million; £600 million) plan…

Heartwarming Response to Chinese Woman’s Plea for Pig Slaughter Help

When Daidai, a woman in her 20s living in the rural Sichuan…

Voyage of India’s Handcrafted Sailing Vessel Celebrates Ancient Seafaring Traditions

The Indian Navy's traditional wooden sailing vessel, INSV Kaundinya, has completed a…

Pritam Singh Stripped of Opposition Leader Title Amid Controversy

Pritam Singh, the leader of Singapore's largest opposition party, the Workers' Party,…

Turbulence in Venezuela Threatens China’s Influence in South America

The surprise nighttime raid that led to the capture of Venezuelan President…

Tensions Escalate as Colombian President Warns of “Real Threat” of US Military Action

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has expressed his belief that there is now…

Interim Leader Sacks Maduro’s Trusted General Amid Power Struggle

In a dramatic turn of events, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has…

Uncertainty Looms in Venezuela as Maduro’s Seizure Sparks Divided Reactions

Cúcuta, Colombia - In the aftermath of the dramatic seizure of Venezuelan…

US Poised to Tighten Grip on Venezuela’s Oil Exports

The United States government has announced plans to indefinitely control the sales…

Uncovering the Rise of AI-Driven Misinformation in Yorkshire

In an era where the digital landscape is rapidly evolving, the threat…

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