This Week in Asia: June 2, 2023

Cash Incentives and Coercion: The Controversial Strategy for Rohingya Repatriation

June 02, 2023

Cash Incentives and Coercion: The Controversial Strategy for Rohingya Repatriation

By Shafiur Rahman

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh report being offer $2,000 to return to Myanmar – and threatened with beatings if they do not.

Top US, Chinese Defense Officials Vie for Influence in Asia-Pacific

June 02, 2023

Top US, Chinese Defense Officials Vie for Influence in Asia-Pacific

By David Rising

This year’s Shangri-La Dialogue comes amid a wide range of issues, including the war in Ukraine, the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, and growing tensions between China and the U.S.

Mongolia’s Constitutional Reform Enlarges Parliament, Advances a Mixed Electoral System

June 02, 2023

Mongolia’s Constitutional Reform Enlarges Parliament, Advances a Mixed Electoral System

By Bolor Lkhaajav

Mongolia’s third round of constitutional reforms in four years added 50 seats to the State Great Khural, 38 percent of which will be chosen by proportional representation.

Taiwan’s 2024 Election Campaigns See Early Stumbles

June 02, 2023

Taiwan’s 2024 Election Campaigns See Early Stumbles

By Brian Hioe

KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih faced an unexpectedly difficult start to his campaign, while the DPP courted controversy with some legislative nominations.

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