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Nguyen Phu Trong, symbol of Vietnamese authoritarianism, dies in Hanoi

The CPV general secretary, the regime's number one, died on Friday at age 80. The party's current president, To Lam, will act as interim leader.

Published on July 20, 2024, at 12:52 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip

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Nepal, the world champion of political instability

The small Himalayan republic has just appointed its 14th prime minister in 15 years, illustrating a culture of purely transactional public affairs as a growing number of unemployed young people leave the country.

Published on July 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip

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Macron urged to put human rights at heart of talks with China's Xi ahead of visit

Multiple French politicians and human rights organizations have criticized Beijing's repression of Uyghurs and Tibetans ahead of the Chinese president's visit to France on May 6 and 7.

Published on May 4, 2024, at 12:30 pm (Paris) Simon Leplâtre Bruno Philip

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Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's new president, an ex-military man with a shady past

Indonesia's new leader has been accused of crimes related to the bloody repression of East Timorese resistance fighters during the 1980s, and of abducting and torturing pro-democracy activists in 1998.

Published on February 15, 2024, at 10:57 am (Paris), updated on February 15, 2024, at 11:07 am Bruno Philip

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In fractured Myanmar, an ever-lasting free-for-all

A protean galaxy of resistance movements continues to score successes against the flailing military regime, but what tomorrow's Myanmar might look like if the army is defeated remains uncertain.

Published on February 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Paris), updated on February 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm Bruno Philip

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Despite the civil war in Myanmar, Yangon's revelers party on

A foreign Myanmar resident recounts daily life in the largest city of a country where poverty and crime are on the rise, and the middle class continues to party.

Published on January 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip

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A Chinese man married to a French man is serving 11 years in prison near Beijing

Wu Xianle, 57, was a member of the Communist Party and worked for former president Hu Jintao. His husband, François Dupouy, said he was 'flabbergasted' by the severity of the sentence.

Published on December 15, 2023, at 11:23 pm (Paris), updated on December 16, 2023, at 8:40 am Bruno Philip

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Penpa Tsering, chairman of the Tibetan government-in-exile: 'The West fed the Chinese dragon'

Visiting Paris, the most senior representative of the 130,000 Tibetans in the diaspora confirms that there are still 'channels of communication' with Beijing but deplores the fact that 'there is no dialogue at all.'

Published on December 11, 2023, at 1:00 am (Paris) Bruno Philip

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BRICS decide to welcome new members, under pressure from Beijing and Moscow

Meeting at a summit in Johannesburg, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa ratified the expansion of their group to include six new countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, from January 1, 2024.

Published on August 25, 2023, at 2:48 pm (Paris), updated on September 1, 2023, at 2:14 pm Bruno Philip

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Political turmoil in Thailand with return of deposed former prime minister

Thaksin Shinawatra, who was accused of corruption after being ousted by the military in 2006, returned to Bangkok just as a new head of government from his political party was elected to parliament the same day.

Published on August 23, 2023, at 8:03 am (Paris), updated on August 23, 2023, at 8:04 am Bruno Philip

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China wants BRICS group to rival G7

Meeting in Johannesburg, the five member countries of the group formed in 2011 – Brazil, China, Russia, India and South Africa – are due to discuss its expansion. Beijing sees this as an opportunity to promote its development model vis-à-vis the West.

Published on August 22, 2023, at 4:29 pm (Paris), updated on September 1, 2023, at 2:14 pm Bruno Philip

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Will the 14th Dalai Lama be the last?

'The Dalai Lama's extraordinary journey' (6/6). While it is not yet known who will succeed Tenzin Gyatso, or even if he will have a successor, His Holiness has assured that he will leave instructions when he reaches age 90, in 2025. But, according to Beijing, it is up to China to appoint the next Tibetan spiritual leader.

Published on August 21, 2023, at 5:50 pm (Paris), updated on August 25, 2023, at 3:47 pm Bruno Philip Raphaëlle Rérolle

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How the Dalai Lama became a global superstar

'The Dalai Lama's extraordinary journey' (5/6). From the moment he began traveling the planet and representing his country's story on the international stage in the mid-1970s, the Tibetan leader has forged an exceptional popularity, crowned by a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Published on August 20, 2023, at 7:03 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip Raphaëlle Rérolle

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The Dalai Lama's impossible dialogue with China

'The Dalai Lama's extraordinary journey' (4/6). The spiritual leader of the Tibetans for a long time believed that negotiations with China, which has occupied his country since the 1950s, were possible. But he always ran up against Beijing's intransigence and contempt.

Published on August 19, 2023, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 25, 2023, at 3:51 pm Bruno Philip Raphaëlle Rérolle

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Dharamsala, the Indian stronghold of exiled Tibetans

'The Dalai Lama's extraordinary journey' (3/6). Forced to leave his country in 1959 because of the Chinese occupation, the Tibetans' spiritual leader made the northwestern Indian town of Dharamsala his community's refuge and the epicenter of his political struggle.

Published on August 18, 2023, at 7:13 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip Raphaëlle Rérolle

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Tibet's unfailing devotion to the Dalai Lama

'The Dalai Lama's extraordinary journey' (2/6). Tibetans venerate their spiritual leader, who fled to India because of the Chinese occupation of his country, so recent accusations against him concerning his behavior with a child have hurt them deeply.

Published on August 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 25, 2023, at 3:49 pm Bruno Philip Raphaëlle Rérolle

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The contrasting fates of Japan's migrant workers

The number of foreign workers is constantly increasing in the archipelago, which has a growing need for labor. The satisfaction of those who are better integrated does not disguise many workers' dashed hopes.

Published on August 16, 2023, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip

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The early days of the Dalai Lama: From prophecy to exile

'The Dalai Lama's extraordinary journey' (1/6). The spiritual leader of the Tibetans was back in the news this spring, because of a controversy over his behavior toward a child. Le Monde retraces the journey of Tenzin Gyatso, the 88-year-old man who embodies the destiny of Chinese-occupied Tibet.

Published on August 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip Raphaëlle Rérolle

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Macron and Modi compare notes on negotiating solution to war in Ukraine

France invited the Indian prime minister to Bastille Day celebrations on July 14, providing an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and to discuss possibilities of negotiating a way out of the conflict triggered by Russia.

Published on July 15, 2023, at 10:31 am (Paris), updated on July 15, 2023, at 10:32 am Philippe Ricard Bruno Philip

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How India's Narendra Modi became a key, yet controversial, global partner

France's invitation to India's nationalist prime minister to attend the Bastille Day parade has drawn criticism. But in his nine years in power, Narendra Modi has confirmed India's place as a major geopolitical player on the international stage.

Published on July 13, 2023, at 12:53 pm (Paris), updated on July 14, 2023, at 10:07 am Bruno Philip

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Japan moves away from pacifist ideal in the face of looming threats

Given rising tensions in East Asia, Tokyo doubled its defense budget and changed its military doctrine, drifting from the stance enshrined in the Japanese Constitution.

Published on May 31, 2023, at 8:15 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip

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Zelensky, the G7's surprise guest, upsets summit agenda

After his invitation to the Arab League Summit, the Ukrainian president expanded his diplomatic contacts with leaders of the Global South.

Published on May 21, 2023, at 6:11 pm (Paris), updated on May 21, 2023, at 6:30 pm Bruno Philip Philippe Ricard

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Relations with China set to dominate G7 talks in Japan

Leaders from the US, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Japan and Canada will meet in the Japanese city on Friday, seeking to clarify the rules of the game about their relations with China.

Published on May 18, 2023, at 8:00 pm (Paris), updated on May 18, 2023, at 8:00 pm Philippe Ricard Bruno Philip

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On the trail of India's last Maoist rebels

The Bastar district's forests, in the heart of the country, are home to a Maoist rebellion that dates back more than 50 years. The local Indigenous population often bears the brunt of police and rebel violence.

Published on April 29, 2023, at 5:00 am (Paris) Bruno Philip

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Macron's Taiwan statements upset France's allies

The French president's advocacy of European 'strategic autonomy' following a state visit to China has caused concern in Taipei and shock in the United States.

Published on April 11, 2023, at 11:54 am (Paris), updated on April 15, 2023, at 2:27 pm Philippe Ricard Piotr Smolar Bruno Philip

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India, a key player of the great 'world disorder'

Leader of non-aligned countries in the 1950s, New Delhi is taking advantage of increased international tensions in Europe as well as in the Indo-Pacific to assert a pivotal role as it feels emboldened by its demographic and economic weight.

Published on March 3, 2023, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip

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In India, Kerala's leaders mix tropical communism with religion to appeal to the Hindu electorate

The most socially advanced state in the country is the last left-wing stronghold in the Indian Federation. And the ruling Communist Party isn't being idle in the face of the Hindu nationalism that rules in New Delhi.

Published on January 3, 2023, at 7:58 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip

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Faced with the Chinese threat, Taiwan is on alert

As Beijing's intimidation of the 'rebel island' intensifies, Taipei has chosen to strengthen its defense capabilities by relying on deterrence and popular mobilization.

Published on December 2, 2022, at 6:04 pm (Paris), updated on December 2, 2022, at 6:04 pm Bruno Philip

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Myanmar regime releases high-profile foreign prisoners

An Australian advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi's government, a former British ambassador, and a Japanese photographer were released as part of almost 6,000 prisoners granted amnesty after their capture in the 2021 coup d’état.

Published on November 19, 2022, at 8:45 pm (Paris), updated on November 19, 2022, at 9:46 pm Bruno Philip

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As tensions with Beijing rise, Taiwan prepares for the worst

If the war in Ukraine has contributed to a certain anxiety for the Taiwanese, the Russian stalemate is also a cause for hope.

Published on October 11, 2022, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip

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Myanmar junta fumbles with 'hostage diplomacy'

With the arrest of a former UK ambassador to Myanmar, the regime once again demonstrates its willingness to use foreigners as pawns in political bargaining.

Published on September 5, 2022, at 6:00 pm (Paris), updated on September 5, 2022, at 6:00 pm Bruno Philip

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New Delhi launches its first 'made in India' aircraft carrier

According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the commissioning of the Vikrant marks an 'important step' towards greater autonomy for India, with its Chinese rival in mind.

Published on September 4, 2022, at 3:18 pm (Paris), updated on September 4, 2022, at 3:19 pm Bruno Philip

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Faced with the Chinese military threat, Taiwan chooses asymmetric warfare

The example of Ukraine is pushing the island toward developing combat capabilities that can inflict significant losses at a lower cost. But Taipei remains committed to its fighter aircrafts to defend its sovereignty.

Published on August 7, 2022, at 12:42 am (Paris), updated on August 7, 2022, at 10:23 am Simon Leplâtre Bruno Philip

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How the Taiwanese view Pelosi's visit

The arrival of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives is mainly seen on the island as a welcome show of American support in the face of the Chinese threat.

Published on August 3, 2022, at 8:09 am (Paris), updated on August 3, 2022, at 10:43 am Simon Leplâtre Bruno Philip

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Droupadi Murmu, India's first tribal president

Droupadi Murmu, the new president of India, is at the heart of a strategy by Hindu nationalists to win the support of ethnic minorities.

Published on July 28, 2022, at 11:15 am (Paris), updated on July 28, 2022, at 11:15 am Bruno Philip

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Bloody crackdown on the Tajik 'roof of the world'

Some 50 protesters were reportedly killed in mid-May by Tajikistan's special forces in the Pamir mountains, a region close to Afghanistan. Opponents of the regime in Dushanbe have recently been handed long prison sentences.

Published on July 20, 2022, at 11:55 am (Paris) Bruno Philip

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Violence and crime on the 'shining island' of Sri Lanka

Over the past decades, several bouts of political violence and a long civil war have tarnished an at times promising democratic system.

Published on July 19, 2022, at 8:30 pm (Paris), updated on July 20, 2022, at 5:50 am Bruno Philip

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged to release sensitive report on Uyghur oppression in China

Michelle Bachelet's trip to Xinjiang has sparked outrage among NGOs while a detailed report by her office on the human rights violations in the region has yet to be published.

Published on June 4, 2022, at 2:37 am (Paris), updated on June 8, 2022, at 3:26 pm Bruno Philip Harold Thibault

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Uyghur crackdown: 'Reduce these separatists and traitors to nothing!'

In internal speeches in 2018, then-Xinjiang leader Chen Quanguo and China's public security minister Zhao Kezhi welcomed the initial results of the crackdown on the Uyghur Muslim minority and laid out the conditions for 'complete stability' in the region.

Published on May 24, 2022, at 6:00 pm (Paris), updated on May 24, 2022, at 6:01 pm Bruno Philip

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Ramos-Horta returns to presidency in East Timor, opening door for Chinese investment

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta has been elected for the second time as President of this small country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. A pragmatist, he supports the principle of increasing Chinese investment in the island.

Published on April 22, 2022, at 3:57 pm (Paris) Bruno Philip

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