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April 2024 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX's regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

"Chinese authorities must immediately disclose journalist Minnie Chan's whereabouts and ensure her wellbeing," said Michael Caster, ARTICLE 19’s Asia Digital Programme Manager.

Minnie Chan second reporter at Hong Kong newspaper to be subject of safety concerns, people familiar with matter say.

The AI apps were removed as new rules go into effect that prohibit AI models from generating content deemed subversive to state power.

Washington - Two very different films are set to come out on July 21. One is about the development of the world’s first nuclear weapons. The other i

Washington - Two very different films are set to come out on July 21. One is about the development of the world’s first nuclear weapons. The other i

June 2023 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression round up produced by IFEX's regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

Hanoi says planned amendment will tackle cybercrime, but analysts say law will make it easier to target those critical of the government

The country's top censor says chatbots like Baidu's Ernie should not "undermine national unity" in what experts call a threat to free speech and human rights.

In late November, protests erupted in a factory manufacturing Apple products in China amid workers’ discontent about pay. Footage and images from the site showed police beating protesters and arresting them.