We take a look at yet another demonstration calling attention to Taiwan’s housing and property wealth disparity, an update on Turkey joining the fight against the Islamic State, and Hong Kong’s protests leveling off for the moment.
On late Thursday night, Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung have announced that his government is willing to speak to protest leaders, but indicated that he had no intention of stepping down as demanded.
Another new political party try to represent progressive and social democratic views and take down Taiwan’s two party structure, and a review of this week’s top stories, including Hong Kong.
Hong Kongers witnessing police rounding up their unarmed compatriots may only deepen their distrust for the Hong Kong authorities and their backers in Beijing.
The Indonesian parliament voted Friday to scrap direct voting for regional leaders, despite protests by thousands of demonstrators. The move is seen as a revenge against president-elect and Jakarta governor Joko Widodo.