Timeline: Hong Kong protests

How did protests against proposed changes to extradition laws swell to Hong Kong’s worst political crisis since the 1997 handover? Here is a timeline of key events since the extradition plan was first made public in February 2019.

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Who is Carrie Lam? What you need to know about Hong Kong's leader

As Hong Kong enters its third month of mass demonstrations, the financial hub’s embattled leader, Chief Executive Carrie Lam, has been thrust into the spotlight. Who is Lam, and why are protesters calling for her resignation?

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The Kiwis helping to clear landmines in Cambodia 

Dr Steven Lim spent 30 years teaching economics at the University of Waikato. He now works with the Cambodian Mine Action Centre, helping develop a national strategy to rid the Southeast Asian nation of landmines by 2025.

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First reporting trip to China an enlightening experience

Radio New Zealand reporter John Gerritsen travelled to China with the support of an Asia New Zealand Foundation media travel grant to explore the impact of the diaspora of New Zealand-educated Chinese on the NZ-China relationship.

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What has media in New Zealand been reporting about Asia? Here's a roundup of stories from the past week. 

• Disappearing students: How NZ is wasting opportunities with our Chinese graduates
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• The rising sun flag is a symbol of hate. Please don’t use it as your logo
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• The unlikely freedom fighters of Hong Kong
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• Kiwi publishers face censorship demands from Chinese printers
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• The coming crisis in Taiwan
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• NZ woman's campaign sees drop in physical restraints in Japan
  RADIO NZ

• She sold $66 million in one day, now China's top live streamer will be doing it from Auckland
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What stories about Asia got people talking this week? These are our picks for analysis and longer reads about the region.

With Pens, Paper and Motorcycles, Journalists Chronicle Kashmir Crackdown | The New York Times
After the Indian government shut down mobile, internet and landline connections in Kashmir, print newspapers are being snapped up and passed hand to hand by people desperate to keep up with the news.  

Japan's Emperor And Prime Minister Mark WWII Surrender In Contrasting Annual Rituals | NPR
On the 74th anniversary of Japan’s WWII surrender, the new emperor and the prime minister took part in contrasting rituals. While Emperor Naruhito expressed “deep remorse,” Abe Shinzo sent an offering to the Yasukuni shrine.

Thai online news sites replace ailing legacy media | Nikkei Asian Review
Antagonistic governments and disruptive social media in Thailand have prompted fears of an “information abyss” — and a digital rethink in the country’s media.

Hong Kong: Fans call for Mulan boycott after star backs police

Liu Yifei, the star of Disney's upcoming Mulan live-action remake, has come under fire for voicing her support for Hong Kong police on Chinese social media platform Weibo. In response, the hashtag #BoycottMulan trended on Twitter.

India: PM Modi makes an appearance on Man vs Wild

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a special appearance on British adventurer Bear Grylls' survival series, appearing in an episode filmed in Jim Corbett National Park in northern India. Indian viewers' reactions were mixed.

Kashmir: Indian star Priyanka Chopra called out over tweet

Priyanka Chopra was accused of being a hypocrite based on a tweet she posted in February amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The Indian actress was confronted by a Pakistani audience member at a beauty event in LA.