Asia

Hong Kong protests: China formally denounces activists who tried to flee by boat to Taiwan

South Korean man kills Hwaseong teenager after spending 20 years in prison for murder

South Korea marks the deadliest day, more than 1,000 cases

Japan’s Coronavirus: Suga Seems to Discard Virus Guidelines as They Face Countries with Record Cases

Vaccination in Asia-Pacific was expected in mid or late 2021

Tokyo says the pressure from COVID-19 on hospitals is severe and raises maximum alert

China’s Chang’e-5 lunar probe successfully supplies moon samples to Earth

South Korea warns of potential first blockade as coronavirus numbers continue to rise

New Zealand research finds a quarter of a million abused in state and faith-based care

Pakistan tightens rape law after claims for attacks