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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Iran Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader Following His Father’s Assassination

** In a significant shift within Iran's leadership landscape, Mojtaba Khamenei has…

Mojtaba Khamenei Ascends: A New Era for Iran Under the Shadow of His Father

** Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has…

Qatar’s PM Calls for De-escalation Amid Concerns Over Iran’s Regional Actions

** In a recent address, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's…

Mojtaba Khamenei: A New Era for Iran’s Supreme Leadership?

In a significant shift for Iran's political landscape, Mojtaba Khamenei has been…

Qatar’s Prime Minister Calls for De-escalation Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

** In a tense geopolitical climate, Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin…

Mojtaba Khamenei: The New Face of Iran’s Supreme Leadership Amid Controversy

In a significant shift within Iran’s political landscape, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son…

Mojtaba Khamenei Assumes Leadership Role Amid Controversy and Expectations in Iran

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as the new supreme leader of Iran…

Rising Tensions in the Middle East Threaten Global Economy as Oil Prices Surge

** Escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly surrounding Iran, has prompted…

Escalation in the Middle East: The Roots of US-Iran Tensions

In a dramatic turn of events, the recent military strikes by the…

Escalating Tensions: The US and Israel’s Military Actions Against Iran

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, the United…

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