Beijing authorities have refused to accept Wuhan-based citizen journalist Fang Bin for relocation after he was bundled onto a high-speed train for the capital shortly after his release from a three-year jail…
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‘Free Tibet! Free the Uyghurs!’ Mexican legislators shout at China’s ambassador
Shouting “Free Tibet” and “Free the Uyghurs” a group of Mexican legislators interrupted a congressional session last week at which China’s new ambassador was being introduced to the assembly. The lawmakers stood…
China updates military recruitment rules to prepare for a high-tech war: experts
China has upgraded its military recruitment rules to focus on "preparations for war" and the short-notice enlistment of qualified personnel, a move analysts said was due to Beijing"s need for soldiers ready…
Tsai welcomes victory of pro-Taipei candidate in Paraguay’s presidential election
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday called for "furthering" friendship with Paraguay after Santiago Pena, a candidate who favors continuing ties with Taiwan rather than Beijing, declared victory in his country"s presidential…
North Korea punishes unwed couples who are living together
North Korea is sending unwed couples who are living together to serve time in labor camps, saying they are poisoning the country’s socialist society, sources there told Radio Free Asia. “If the…
Former Solomon Islands official ousted from post 'after turning down Chinese bribes'
Daniel Suidani, an outspoken critic of the Solomon Islands’ closer ties with China, was ousted as premier of Malaita in early February after refusing "huge" bribes from Chinese businesses who threatened to…
Myanmar’s military kills 3 civilians after raiding Sagaing region villages
Junta troops are continuing brutal raids on a township in Myanmar’s northern Sagaing region, arresting and killing three villagers this week, locals told RFA. A column of around 100 troops began raiding…
Australia’s military may struggle in China conflict, defense experts say
The Australian military has conducted “top-secret war-gaming exercises,” with such scenarios as China setting up a military base in a South Pacific nation, while examining its defense posture, Australia’s media reported. The…
US warns China against ‘intimidation’ of Philippines in South China Sea
China should stop its “unacceptable” harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, a senior American official said Wednesday, while pledging Washington will stand with its staunch ally against any intimidation…
In White House visit, Marcos seeks to strengthen military alliance
The U.S.and Philippines presidents praised a rapid warming of bilateral ties, as they met at the White House on Monday on the heels of expanded joint military exercises and Washington criticizing Beijing’s…