More than 2,500 protests have taken place in China in the first six months of this year, a 73% increase over the same period last year, according to one platform. Will the growing dissent build into anything more? https://t.co/r3jdAY6TUO ...

Social Trends - China is experiencing a rise in the number of protests [1] - Increased creativity is observed within China [1] - Growing connection between individuals inside China and activists outside via the internet [1]

Social Unrest - Nepal's richest tycoon's son acknowledged the validity of protesters' grievances [1] - Young demonstrators in Nepal torched government buildings and homes of the wealthy [1]

Political & Legal - Trump hints at a potential racketeering probe into George Soros [1] - Accusation of George Soros funding protests [1]

Social Unrest & Political Instability - Youth-led social movement emerges in Nepal, protesting social issues and economic inequalities [1] - Protesters engage in acts of violence, including burning down the parliament building and the Prime Minister's house, assaulting the Finance Minister, and killing the Prime Minister's wife [1] - Protesters elect a new interim Prime Minister via Discord, a former chief justice involved in the 1990 revolution [1] - Army acknowledges the validity of the Discord vote and plans to meet with the interim PM to discuss future elections [1] Government Response & Public Reaction - Government attempts to geoblock social media, leading to increased public anger and protests [2] - Government lifts the social media ban due to inability to handle protests, but this fails to quell the unrest [2]

Geopolitical Landscape - Asia's Gen-Z expresses frustration, mirroring protests in Nepal, Indonesia, and Bangladesh [1] Social Unrest - Protests in multiple Asian countries indicate widespread discontent among the younger generation [1]

Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigned after a three-year tenure marked by controversy over protests on campus, conflict with the Trump administration over research funding and a hazing scandal in its football program https://t.co/U9dnn1Ne3V ...

Social Unrest & Geopolitics - Hundreds of women with brooms participated in protests as the Indonesian leader traveled to China [1] International Relations - The Indonesian leader's visit to China occurred amidst ongoing protests [1]

Government Policy Change - The Indonesian parliament is set to revoke substantial allowances for lawmakers [1] - A moratorium will be placed on overseas visits by Indonesian lawmakers [1] Political Context - These measures follow a week of protests in Indonesia [1] - The allowances and overseas visits were focal points of the protests [1]

Social Unrest - Protests over rising fuel prices spread to Angola's city of Huambo [1] - Unrest in Angola's capital resulted in at least four deaths [1] Government Response - Authorities report calm has returned to Angola's capital following unrest [1]