India
India: Rising class struggle reflects seething anger of working class
Is ‘Modimania’ on the wane?
Asia
Pakistan
Pakistan: PIA strike continues despite state repression
Four workers killed, eight injured as security forces open fire on protesting workers
Japan
Japan: Social and political unease after “twenty lost years”
Weakness of opposition is Prime Minister Abe’s only strength
China
China: Kidnapping and TV show-trials
“China is entering a dark night of repression and detentions under Xi Jinping”
China
China: Financial turmoil spreads fear across global markets
Setting the tone for 2016?
Pakistan
Pakistan: Nestle workers solidarity campaign update
Union leader, Muhammad Hussain Bhatti, released on bail
Taiwan
Taiwan: Solidarity urged for insurance workers’ strike
Determined battle for pension rights and an end to contract labour
China
China 2015: A year of unnatural disasters
Corruption, poor oversight and chase for profits, maim thousands
Pakistan
Pakistan: Hundreds protest against religious extremism and increased intolerance
Rally organised by Socialist Movement Sindh in Mir Pur Khas
China
China: Regime cracks down on labour activists
Arrests in Guangdong province as workers’ struggles multiply