When the world looked to Asia for successful examples in handling the novel coronavirus outbreak, much attention and plaudits were paid to South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The UK government is mulling giving greater visiting rights to certain Hong Kong residents, unless the Chinese government suspends a controversial proposed national security law. Such a move could make it easier for those residents to one day apply for UK citizenship.

We discuss how African countries are learning and adapting to accelerate reform in the Covid-19 crisis.

May 25, 2020 In the News Global Ripple marks: Climate change leaves mark on water; impacts the vulnerable more (Daily Hunt)   Environment and Natural Resources Climate Change Daily Hunt (India) published an article on how climate change has a significant impact on water – direct or indirect – leading to serious social and economic issues in highly vulnerable […]

Countries: Brazil, World Source: SOS Children’s Villages International With weak healthcare systems and high levels of inequality, the crisis presents an unprecedented challenge for struggling families. Children are especially vulnerable and families risk collapsing.

The second highest ranking official in Hong Kong insists a controversial new national security law being drafted by the Chinese government will not erode the city’s democratic freedoms.