Alan Wong
Managing Editor, Asia-Pacific, VICE World News
alan.wong@vice.comAlan Wong is Managing Editor, Asia-Pacific, at VICE World News. He focuses on China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan issues.
9 Chinese Workers Died in a Mass Murder Abroad. Who Did It?
Did local rebels or Russian fighters carry out the attack? The answer could have implications for Putin’s relations with his most important backer.
‘Imminent Threat’: Kim Jong Un Unveils Mini Nukes as US Carrier Arrives in South Korea
Kim Jong Un reportedly told his officials that the country should be prepared to use its nuclear weapons “anytime and anywhere.”
Half-Black Student in Japan Segregated During Graduation For Wearing Cornrows
The 18-year-old wanted to celebrate his high school graduation by wearing cornrows, but was made to sit alone and away from his classmates.
New Source of Water on the Moon Estimated to Hold 270 Trillion Kilograms of Water
The ability to tap into this reservoir can pave the way for crewed space exploration, but researchers are still figuring out how.
Zebra That Galloped Through Seoul’s Streets Has a Heartbreaking Backstory
After losing his parents, Sero started picking fights with his kangaroo neighbor and refused his favorite food—carrots and apples—his zookeepers said.
Japanese Men ‘Regret’ Groping Girl Statues in Anime Theme Park
The men said they were truly sorry for “disgusting” people, after photos of them touching statues suggestively went viral in Japan.
Asia’s Most Overworked Country Wants to Improve Work-Life Balance—By Raising Work Hours
A proposal to increase the number of maximum weekly working hours was met with anger in South Korea, a country known for its grueling work ethic.
Xi’s Meeting With Putin Was Less About Ukraine and More About the US
The summit offered no sign of breakthrough in ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
‘Suddenly Something Happened’: Winnie the Pooh Horror Film Dropped From Hong Kong Cinemas
“I am pretty sure it has nothing to do with the film or technical reasons,” says the British director.
These Politicians in Cash-Strapped Pakistan Were Gifted the World’s Most Expensive Watches
Newly declassified records expose hundreds of Pakistan’s ruling elite who bought pricey state gifts for a fraction of their price.
Xi Jinping in Russia: What China Really Wants From Putin
The two countries’ leaders are expected to discuss a peace deal in Ukraine, but Beijing is looking beyond the conflict.
‘Atmosphere of War’: North Korea Said 1.4 Million People Just Enlisted to Fight the U.S.
Young North Koreans have turned up in droves to “defend the country and annihilate the enemy,” state media said.