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In Hong Kong, journalists face new anxieties amid reports of ‘missing’ reporter in China

Ongoing fears of being spirited away because of their reporting heightened by incident of reporter going missing in mainland China, say Hong Kong journalists

Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel

A six-minute clip featuring Victor Yong, who said he was Malaysian, circulated on social media this week.

Taiwan probes free China trips used to ‘influence’ election

5 people had allegedly arranged trips to Hunan for 60 people, offering free meals and accommodation.

South-east Asia banks on Chinese and Indian tourists to fuel aviation boom

But there are doubts about whether it will materialise in an uncertain economic environment.

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