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Asia : 2016February20Saturday

Obama's Asia Pivot Increases US Influence But Fails to Stop China - Voice of America

Asia Cup 2016 team preview: Sri Lanka lack spin threat - The Indian Express

Indian Men Lose to Indonesia in Badminton Asia Semi-Final - NDTVSports.com

Regular US dialogue with Asean would be positive for Asia - South China Morning Post (subscription)

Matthews Asia: Finding Growth In Asia - ValueWalk

The Woody Island fracas is not about Chinese missiles - Asia Times

Q&A: As Zika rages in the Americas, should Asia be worried? - PhillyVoice.com

Asia close mixed, Nikkei down 1.4%, Kospi up 0.4% - CNBC

Wie wishes women's major staged in Asia - Reuters UK

Dawlat muscles Afghanistan to first win - ESPNcricinfo.com

China : 2016February20Saturday

Chinese Securities Regulator Is Out, but Little May Change - New York Times

China's New Online Content Rules May Pressure Foreign Media - Fortune

China Accuses US of Militarizing South China Sea - Military.com

China defense companies remain secretive - DefenseNews.com

How China plays a role in Apple's legal battle with the FBI - BGR

After nuclear test, Park has epiphanies on North Korea -- and China - Washington Post

'The Mermaid', China's Biggest Movie Ever, Will Hit $400M At Weekend - Deadline

'Let's not talk politics': China builds Middle East ties through business - Al Jazeera America

China says US militarizing South China Sea - USA TODAY

Exclusive: China resorting to old style of 'might makes right', says Obama - Channel News Asia

Japan : 2016February20Saturday

Cheap yen and airfare spark foreign tourism boom in Japan - USA TODAY

Japan Launches Observatory To Study Black Holes And Dying Stars - TechCrunch

Tsunami survivor heading back home to Japan - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

NIRP Backlash... In Japan - Seeking Alpha

Queer Japan - Huffington Post

Japanese lawmaker apologizes for Obama 'black slave' remark - CNN

Japan's Sharp to vote on rival takeover bids on Thursday: sources - Reuters

1936 coup failed, but rebels killed Japan's 'Keynes' - The Japan Times

Oregon man wants to make second home in Japan with Boeing 747 - Daily Mail

The Kimono Way: Irish design's love affair with Japan - Irish Times

India: 2016February20Saturday

Sedition Charge Divides India As Protests Continue - NPR

India caste protests: Five dead as Haryana violence flares - BBC News

India pledges millions in aid to rebuild Nepal, mend ties between the countries - Deutsche Welle

Fighting Truancy Among India's Teachers, With a Pistol and a Stick - New York Times

A $4 phone? India's Freedom 251 doesn't add up video - CNET - CNET

India tackles discrimination against Untouchables - The Guardian

Burnaby man was once India's biggest field hockey star - CBC.ca

Fifth Column: Celebrating India's destruction - The Indian Express

India's $4 smartphone: Too good to be true? - CNNMoney

India: Playing the Stock Rebound - Barron's

South Korea: 2016February20Saturday

After Tests in the North, Conservatives in South Korea Call for a Nuclear Program - New York Times

Thousands marry in mass ceremony in South Korea - London Free Press

Proportion of Japanese who dislike South Korea falls below 40% for first time in over two years - The Japan Times

South Korea's 'Iron Wave' Of Heavy Armor Is Intimidating As Hell - Jalopnik

North Korea preparing to launch 'terror' attacks, South Korea claims - Fox News

How A Trip To South Korea Taught Me To Love Eating Local - UPROXX

Seoul, South Korea: Walking around the great City Wall - Stuff.co.nz

Orioles outfielder Kim tries to make move from South Korea to MLB - Sportsnet.ca

US stealth fighters fly over South Korea in dramatic show of force - Fox News

Conan O'Brien guest stars on South Korean drama as love interest, fish - Entertainment Weekly

Taiwan: 2016February20Saturday

Taiwan urges Tibetan exile leader and Uighur activist to stay away, supporters say - Los Angeles Times

Feature: Voting on the Frontline – after crushing defeat, Taiwan's KMT clings to islands on China's shore - Hong Kong Free Press

Taiwan's spoiler role in the South China Sea - Al Jazeera America

Profitability of Taiwan's banks could weaken in 2016: Taiwan Ratings - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Dust wave worsens air quality in northern Taiwan, outlying counties - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Taiwan Earthquake Search Uncovers Body of Last Missing Person - New York Times

US petition to recognize Taiwan fails to meet signature threshold - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Taiwan's export orders could decline for 10th consecutive month - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Taiwan scores 2 silvers in tug-of-war championships - Focus Taiwan News Channel

In her novel 'Green Island,' Shawna Yang Ryan explores Taiwan under authoritarian rule - Los Angeles Times