Asia Compact | 02.02.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 02.02.2018 | 19:00 UTC Asia China vs. Taiwan - controversy over flight route M503 Relations between China and Taiwan are again turning frosty, with about 176 charter flights between the two territories canceled ahead of the Lunar New Year. But the issue is not just about flights. Chiu Bihui reports. Taiwan's IT sector shifts focus to startups China-Taiwan tensions show at Universiade sports event Taiwan calling - Trump's first signal to China Is Trump's commitment to 'one China' policy a thaw in bilateral ties? Taipei says Chinese aircraft carrier has entered Taiwan Strait Taiwan hopes for a Trump effect Taiwan offers to help China transition to democracy on Tiananmen anniversary China's envoy in Washington bemoans US arms sale to Taiwan Taiwan passes 'transitional justice' law to review Chinese Nationalist Party record News US lawmakers nominate Hong Kong activists for Nobel Prize A bipartisan group of US senators and representatives said the Umbrella Movement embodied "the peaceful aspirations" of the people of Hong Kong. China asked the US lawmakers to "stop meddling" in its affairs. Hong Kong marks 20 years of Chinese rule Hong Kong democracy activists appeal jail terms in court Hong Kong's 20 years under Chinese rule – A failed project? Hong Kong bans pro-democracy activist from election Opinion: Hong Kong's rift with China is growing Asia Malaysia elections - undecided? spoil your vote A new hashtag has been gaining traction among younger voters in Malaysia. #UndiRosak or #SpoiltVote is encouraging those dissatisfied with the current choice of candidates to cast spoilt ballots in the upcoming polls. Founders Valley - Malaysia Malaysia nixes beer festival after Islamist protest Thousands in Malaysia take part in rally against prime minister Malaysia's special court tackles sex crimes against children Malaysia holds competition for best 'gay prevention' video How Malaysia is forging a green future with an eco-label Malaysia's new opposition coalition - a threat to Najib? Malaysia criminalizes child grooming, not child marriage Report: Malaysia premier spent $15 million on luxury items using state-fund money News Maldives court orders release and retrial of ex-president Mohamed Nasheed The Maldives Supreme Court has ordered the release and a new trial for former president Mohamed Nasheed. The ruling could allow Nasheed to challenge current President Yameen Abdul Gayoom in this year's election. "We've been against the odds before" Maldives ex-president eyes risky political comeback Blogger advocating for human rights and free speech is murdered in the Maldives Maldives announces 'inevitable' departure from Commonwealth   © Deutsche Welle 2018