Amy Gunia

Gunia was a reporter for TIME based in Hong Kong.

Recent Articles

Pacific Island Nations Bring Their Climate Justice Fight to the World's Highest Court

Pacific Island leaders have tried almost everything—from giving speeches in knee-deep seawater, to shouting and crying—to draw attention to the impacts of climate change on their nations.But as their attempts to spark drastic action have...

By Amy Gunia

Japan’s Ruling LDP Wins Big in Election After Abe's Killing

Conservative LDP and its coalition partner win 76 out of 125 seats up for grabs in the upper house of parliament

By Amy Gunia

Shinzo Abe Rewrote Japan's Place in the World

Abe died after being shot on Friday while making a speech during a campaign event

By Amy Gunia

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Assassinated

Abe was perhaps the most prominent politician in the world's third-largest economy

By Amy Gunia and Chad de Guzman

Would Removing China Tariffs Help Biden Tame Inflation?

The White House appears to be split on whether or not to keep the tariffs

By Amy Gunia

Xi Visits a Changed Hong Kong For Anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping marked the 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Beijing’s control

By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG

What to Know About John Lee, Hong Kong's New Leader

He is the first chief executive since anti-government protests roiled the city in 2019

By AMY GUNIA / HONG KONG

Meet the Siblings Making Hydropower That Actually Protects Rivers and Fish

“Every hydro project is also a water project, not just an energy project”

By Amy Gunia

Japan's LGBT Activists Undeterred by Marriage Ruling

A court ruled Japan's same-sex marriage ban to be constitutional, but LGBT activists say that won't stop their fight

By Amy Gunia

A Handful of Climate-Focused Independents Just Upended Australia’s Political System. Here’s What Comes Next

"It’s clear that Australians will no longer stand for a government that won’t act on climate change"

By Amy Gunia

Racism In Australia Worsened by Anti-China Election Rhetoric

Asian Australians say discrimination is being exacerbated by vitriolic campaigning in the country's general election

By AMY GUNIA / LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA

Lawyer Naomi Koshi Is Empowering Japanese Women in Business

Koshi founded OnBoard, a company that trains and places women in corporate board positions across Japan.

By Amy Gunia

What to Know About Anthony Albanese

The leader of Australia's Labor Party won the election on May 21

By AMY GUNIA / LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA

Climate Could Change the Course of Australia's Election

A well-funded push to get climate campaigners elected to parliament is resonating with voters and making the traditional parties worried

By AMY GUNIA / LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA

One Island's Controversial Plan To Embrace Climate Justice

Palau has already set aside 80% of its waters, while the rest of the world is aiming to protect only 30%

By AMY GUNIA / KOROR, PALAU

Global Shortages Loom as China's Lockdowns Continue

The lockdowns of Shanghai and other Chinese business hubs has experts warning of an impact to the global economy

By Amy Gunia

China's Security Pact With the Solomon Islands: What to Know

An archipelago in the South Pacific is becoming the newest scene of tensions between China and the U.S.

By Amy Gunia / Koror, Palau

John Kerry Says the Ocean Is Finally Getting the Attention It Deserves in the Climate Change Fight

John Kerry is a lifelong ocean lover and a long-time advocate for their protection. It’s this passion which led the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate to start the Our Ocean conference in 2014 during...

By AMY GUNIA / KOROR, PALAU

How South Korea’s Next President Capitalized on Backlash

Yoon Suk-yeol narrowly won the 2022 South Korean presidential election in part by appealing to angry young men who believe they experience “reverse discrimination”

By Amy Gunia

Confronting South Korea’s Spycam Problem: 'We Are Not Safe'

Seoul-based director Youjin Do talks about the motivation behind her new documentary, co-published by TIME and Field of Vision

By Amy Gunia
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