More governments in Europe and the Americas have launched their own investigations into alleged Chinese secret police stations identified by a human rights group, with Germany and Chile looking into the reports…
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Uyghur Canadian leaders urge Trudeau to acknowledge ‘genocide’ in Xinjiang
Uyghur community leaders in Canada asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau why his administration has not followed Canada’s parliament in recognizing the situation in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as genocide. Trudeau met…
Troops kill 4 villagers and 4 anti-junta fighters in Sagaing region
Junta troops killed four villagers and four members of a local People’s Defense Force (PDF), in a five-day onslaught, during which the junta set fire to villages in the south of Sagaing…
Tibetan monk dies after years of ill health following release from prison
A Tibetan monk jailed for six years for opposing Chinese rule in Tibet has died after suffering failing health following his release from prison in 2018, RFA has learned. Geshe Tenzin Palsang,…
China slashes number of foreign movies shown as industry lies 'moribund'
The Chinese Communist Party has slashed the number of foreign movies its censors approve for screening and distribution, in a sign that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is keen to isolate the country…
Facebook user’s wife says claims her husband insulted authorities are groundless
The wife of Vietnamese Facebook user Bui Van Thuan says he has never admitted to breaking the law in the 15 months since his arrest. Trinh Thi Nhung also said Thuan had…
Chinese leader Xi Jinping rekindles official fervor for Communist Party 'holy' sites
Chinese leader Xi Jinping kicks off his third term in office with official visits to several of the Communist Party"s "holy places," sparking a slew of copycat visits from lower-ranking officials. Xi"s…
Junta raid on Sagaing region village kills 8 civilians and 6 Defense Force members
At least 14 people have been killed in a junta raid on Monywa township in Myanmar’s Sagaing region, according to residents. The bodies were discovered on Monday evening as locals returned to…
U.S. offers $5 million for info on North Korean smuggling
The United States is offering a $5 million reward for information about a smuggling operation run by Singaporean businessman Kwek Kee Seng to ship luxury goods, money, petrol and weapon-making materials to…
Hong Kong court rejects appeal of award-winning reporter
A court in Hong Kong on Monday rejected an appeal by journalist Bao Choy of her conviction for “making false statements” to obtain information for a report about a mob attack on…