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…
Released citizen journalist who reported on COVID bounced between Beijing and Wuhan
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…
Biden administration ready for cabinet-level engagement with China, US envoy says
Washington is “ready to talk” to Beijing, U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said Tuesday, calling on Beijing to “meet us halfway” to stabilize the relationship after years of tension. “Our view…
Wildfires in Laos have burned half of forested land in some provinces
Forest fires in northern Laos have burned up to half of forested land in some areas as wildfires spread in parched, hard-to-reach hilly areas due to a lack of modern firefighting equipment,…
China’s foreign minister arrives in Myanmar with eye on stability, trade
China’s foreign minister arrived in Myanmar’s capital on Tuesday for meetings with military junta leaders, the latest visit by a top Chinese official to the embattled nation in recent months. The three-day…
Vietnamese scholar Nguyen Quang A stopped from traveling abroad
Ticket in hand, Vietnamese scholar Nguyen Quang A stepped up to the immigration counter at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport. He planned to catch a flight to Thailand, and continue onward to…
US legislators urge SEC to prevent share offering by China-backed clothing firm
Two dozen U.S. lawmakers have called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to halt any initial public offering of shares by the Chinese apparel company Shein Group until it proves that it…
Popular Lao activist who criticized government on Facebook shot and killed
A 24-year-old Lao activist who championed human rights and posted articles critical of the government was shot and killed in the capital by an unidentified gunman, according to video footage posted on…
Myanmar military announces amnesty for more that 2,000 political prisoners
Myanmar’s junta granted amnesty to 2,153 political prisoners Wednesday, a statement by the military said, as China’s foreign minister continued a trip to the country. They had all been sentenced under section…
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…