Asia Compact | 07.03.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 07.03.2018 | 19:00 UTC Asia #MeToo movement meets China's firewall A group of Chinese feminists are fighting back on social networks against widespread sexual harassment at universities. But the fight has been tough as they face censorship and government crackdowns. @dwnews - 100 days after its launch, the #MeToo movement continues #MeToo movement in Pakistan: 'We've had enough' Why #MeToo will be a recurring theme throughout the Berlinale Emotional viral video empowers China's 'leftover women' Combating stigma of sexual harassment in China Campaigners hail release of Chinese feminist activists #MaintenantOnAgit — After #MeToo, France says 'Now we act' Donald Trump: 'I'm totally opposed to domestic violence' 11 Pacific nations to sign regional trade deal — without US Japan has taken the lead in forging the agreement that has evolved from the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal after Washington pulled out, but the US would be welcomed in the future, say experts. TPP Minus USA Trump dismisses trade war fears but sticks to tariff plans APEC summit: Free trade in Asia in the age of protectionism Asia advances free trade talks in wake of US TPP withdrawal Trump's TPP move boosts China's clout in Asia RCEP free trade deal is 'no substitute for the TPP' Australia drifts toward China amid wobbly US ties 'Islamophobic narratives' inflame Sri Lanka communal tensions Violent clashes between Buddhists and Muslims have forced Sri Lanka to impose a state of emergency. Despite the move, the government appears uncertain about how to respond to the violence, says analyst Alan Keenan. Holiday in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: State of emergency declared after anti-Muslim riots Sri Lanka lifts alcohol ban for women - and then quickly restores it Sri Lanka signs port deal for China's one-belt one-road plan How a Rajapaksa comeback would shake up Sri Lankan politics Colombo to become a smart city News South Korea: 'Too early to be optimistic' on North News that North Korea is willing to hold denuclearization talks was even welcomed by US President Donald Trump. But his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in has sounded a note of caution. North Korea – ready to talk about nuclear disarmament South Korea says North ready for denuclearization talks North Korea using Berlin to flout nuclear sanctions South and North Korea agree to hold joint summit North Korea is supplying chemical weapons to Syria: UN experts Guns, gold and gas. What UN sanctions target North Korea? North Korea: From war to nuclear weapons North Korea 'very willing' to hold talks with US Opinion: North Korea is only looking out for itself South Korea to send special envoys to North for talks Top South Korea security officials talk nuclear in North Opinion: Unlike Donald Trump, North Korea has a plan More DW Enter our travel video competition! Did you shoot brilliant pictures of the world's most beautiful places on your last vacation? Then send us your video and win a DW travel backpack and DW rain jacket!   © Deutsche Welle 2018