China
Hong Kong: Tiananmen vigil sends a warning to China’s new leaders
24th anniversary of Beijing’s crackdown draws 150,000 protestors
Asia
China
China / Hong Kong: Remembering 4 June 1989
Vital lessons for today’s democracy struggle
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Working class beginning to move forward
The one day protest general strike held on 21 May was a significant step forward for the working class in Sri Lanka.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Campaign leader sentenced to ten days in prison
MEP demands immediate release of Housing Campaigners – solidarity still needed
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan – solidarity needed: Housing justice activists arrested in Astana
Protests needed via embassies
Taiwan
Taiwan: Sea shooting sees Filipino migrants become target of racist backlash
Anti-racist campaign needed against corrupt ruling elites and capitalism
Malaysia
Malaysia: Election ‘victory’ based on fraud
Ruling Barisan Nasional’s widespread fraud enrages opposition supporters and young people
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Successful May Day
The United Socialist Party’s May Day demonstration passed successfully through a number of populous areas of Colombo, ending at Grand Pass Junction.
Pakistan
Pakistan: General elections held amid political turmoil
Big landlords, capitalists and influential families are calling the shots
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Dockworkers’ strike ends after 40 days
Union representatives declare a “half success” with a pay rise of 9.8 percent – but important issues are unresolved