Self-exiled Hong Kong democrat sentenced to 3.5 years in jail in absentia https://ift.tt/pKAsalD

India appoints ‘China expert’ as new defence chief https://ift.tt/9oZFJWh

Masks not required on AirAsia flights, unless travelling to or from destinations that mandate it https://ift.tt/W7eoISL

Japan health panel recommends allowing import, use of medical marijuana products https://ift.tt/Me5Pjca

Indonesia’s parliament approves 2023 fiscal budget https://ift.tt/f78zjXE

Malaysia opposition chief Anwar does not rule out contesting in seat held by PKR ‘traitors’ https://ift.tt/4wUbIBY

China signals no let-up in its aggressive diplomacy under Xi https://ift.tt/Q7fAP8V

Myanmar court jails Aung San Suu Kyi, Australian economist for 3 years: Source https://ift.tt/SB2L7xN

Court jails South Korean stalker accused of fatally stabbing former colleague in Seoul subway station https://ift.tt/85avnex

Leaders of China, Japan say it is important to develop ties https://ift.tt/pw346FQ