Amy Gunia

Gunia was a reporter for TIME based in Hong Kong.

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Farwiza Farhan Is Fighting to Protect Rainforests—And Winning

When Farwiza Farhan first visited the Leuser Ecosystem on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in late 2010, she expected to see plantations slicing across the terrain as she flew in; the Southeast Asian nation is...

By Amy Gunia

The New Nuclear Concern for Pacific Islands

Amid nuclear’s toxic legacy in the Pacific, Japan’s plan to dump Fukushima wastewater into the ocean evokes apprehensions.

By Amy Gunia

Meet the Indigenous Australian Giving Her Community a Voice

Megan Davis is working tirelessly so that Australia enshrines an Indigenous voice in its constitution.

By Amy Gunia

These Are the Contenders to Replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s Prime Minister

Political commentators say there are several current ministers who are potential candidates for the top job.

By Amy Gunia

Jacinda Ardern to Resign as Prime Minister of New Zealand

The New Zealand Prime Minister says she will step down before February 7 and will not seek re-election later this year.

By Amy Gunia

The Scientist Leading the Push to Bring Lab-Grown Seafood to Your Plate

Shiok Meats' co-founder Sandhya Sriram is on a mission to make seafood more sustainable.

By Amy Gunia/Singapore

Japan’s Royal Family Emerges for New Year’s Address

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito delivered on Monday his first in-person New Year’s message to the public since the start of the pandemic.

By Amy Gunia

The Taliban Bars Women From University Study

The ban represents the latest curtailing of women’s rights in Afghanistan since the extremist group returned to power after the U.S. military withdrawal last year.

By Amy Gunia

A Women-Led Movement in Indonesia Says Interpreting Islam Isn't Just for Men

In the largest Muslim-majority country in the world, women are asserting their voice as authorities on Islamic values.

By Amy Gunia

China Protests Fuel Solidarity Demonstrations Around the World

As dissent is quashed on the mainland, these largely diaspora-led shows of support may lose steam.

By Amy Gunia

Why China Can’t Just Ditch Zero-COVID

Protesters in China have demanded an end to the country’s strict pandemic approach. Experts say that could invite a public health crisis.

By Chad de Guzman and Amy Gunia

Tokyo Court Rules Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Constitutional—and Concerning

The Tokyo District Court said Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional but presents a “grave threat” to human rights.

By Amy Gunia

How Green Is the Qatar World Cup’s Outdoor AC?

Air conditioning in the tournament’s open-air stadiums helps players and fans beat the heat—but it may not be so cool for the environment.

By Amy Gunia

Republicans Are Divided on Trump’s 2024 White House Bid

The GOP’s middling midterms performance has some Republicans questioning whether Trump should still represent the party’s future.

By Amy Gunia

Australia and China Are Back on Talking Terms

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with China’s Xi Jinping at the G20 to try to “stabilize” the relationship between the countries.

By Amy Gunia

China’s Zero-Covid Is Here To Stay, Experts Say

China just relaxed some pandemic rules, but strict measures in response to an outbreak suggest the overall policy isn’t going away soon.

By Amy Gunia

Tokyo Begins Issuing Partnership Certificates for Same-Sex Couples

Advocates say the Tokyo government’s issuance of partnership certificates to same sex-couples is an important moment for LGBTQ rights in Japan.

By Amy Gunia

Australia May Reconsider Ties to Monarchy

Sandy Biar of the Australian Republic Movement says the organization has seen “phenomenal growth” since Queen Elizabeth's passing

By Amy Gunia

A Michelin Star Chef's Quest to Make China Embrace Vegetarianism

King’s Joy was already receiving praise for its vegetarian fine dining when Gary Yin took the helm as executive chef of his family’s restaurant in 2018. But Yin, who changed the menus and branding, has...

By Amy Gunia

How Asia Revived the Dying Sport of Snooker

The Hong Kong Masters set a new world record for the largest-ever live snooker audience, with 9,000 spectators

By Amy Gunia
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