China expelled a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai on Tuesday, a day after Ottawa announced it would expel a Chinese diplomat accused of trying to intimidate a Canadian politician. The tit-for-tat expulsions follow…
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Hong Kong newspaper axes political comic strip after government criticism
A Hong Kong newspaper has axed a regular cartoon strip by political satirist Zunzi following an onslaught of public criticism from government officials. In an announcement in a column on its A14…
Authorities shut down artwork referring to China's "last generation"
Authorities in the southern city of Shenzhen shut down an art exhibit that described young people in China as the "last generation," a reference to a viral video from the 2022 Shanghai…
Scarce drinking water in North Korea during severe spring drought
The Ransong reservoir in Pyongyang county, Kangwon province, North Korea, experienced a significant water level decline between April 10, 2022 and April 13, 2023 . Credit: NASADrinking water is becoming more difficult…
Hong Kong police seize Tiananmen massacre sculpture as evidence in 'subversion' case
Hong Kong police have seized a sculpture by a Danish artist commemorating the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen massacre as evidence of "incitement to subvert state power," a charge under the national…
Repeated raids force more than 3,500 villagers to flee Sagaing region township
Junta raids over the past five days have forced more than 3,500 villagers to flee their homes in Khin-U township, locals told RFA Thursday. They said troops started burning homes in eight…
Thailand-based rights activist arrested in Laos after returning to home village
A human rights activist and member of the Thailand-based Free Laos group was arrested when he recently returned to Laos to visit his hometown, friends of the activist told Radio Free Asia….
United States opens Tonga embassy as it pushes for Pacific influence
The United States opened an embassy in Tonga on Wednesday as it continued efforts to bolster its diplomatic presence in Pacific island countries where it is vying for influence with China. The…
Myanmar crisis expected to dominate ASEAN summit amid escalating violence
As Southeast Asian leaders gather at a scenic spot in Indonesia this week, they face a daunting challenge to resolve the crisis in Myanmar, where a military coup has unleashed a brutal…
Protesters disrupt Volkswagen shareholder meeting over alleged Uyghur forced labor
Throwing cake and impersonating Chinese President Xi Jinping, activists staged protests inside and outside Volkswagen’s shareholder meeting on Wednesday over the German carmaker’s alleged use of Uyghur forced labor in Xinjiang, where…