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Suu Kyi, Ethnic Parties Discuss Constitutional Amendments

Charter change for Myanmar is a key topic at landmark talks.

Cambodian Opposition Threatens to Reject Election Results

The group says intimidation from the ruling party will invalidate the polls.

Shan Leader Wants Drug Eradication Priority Amid Cease-Fire

He says rebels will work with the government and the UN to end poppy production.

Assistance for Villagers Resettled by Xayaburi Dam to Last One Year

Some 900 residents have been moved so far to make way for the dam in northern Laos.

Gas Stations in Xinjiang Bar Veil-Wearing Muslim Women

The authorities appear to be widening restrictions on face-covering across the troubled region.

Secret Societies Mushroom in Southern China

Activists say the groups are an attempt by a disempowered people to protect themselves against a corrupt government.

Vietnamese Dissident on Hunger Strike in ‘Very Bad’ Health

The activist says he won’t give up until his concerns over abuse in jail are addressed.

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East Asia Beat

• Lack of Optimism Despite Rare US-China Stand on North Korea
• Will Human Rights Cloud Sunnylands?
• In Vietnam, Seeking Basic Rights Is No Picnic in the Park
• Controversy Behind Human Trafficking Rankings
• Asia Thirsts for Water Security
• Will Korean Tensions Spiral Out of Control?
• Laos Feels Heat Over Missing Activist's Case

Multimedia

• Clean Water Doesn't Come Easy
• Petrified Wood: Wealth and ‘Luck’ in Burma
• Villagers Protest Copper Mine
• Rohingyas Pushed Back to Sea
• Xayaburi: A Test for the Mekong
• Girl Killed in Forced Eviction
• Hundreds Mourn Slain Activist

Economy Watch

• China Struggles With Data Fraud
• China's Reform Agenda May Take a Decade
• China Faces Turning Point on Labor
• China's Economy Slows Oil Growth
• China Trade Doubts May Drive Reform
• China's Profit Tax May Aid Social Goals
• China Cuts Fuel Prices as Demand Wanes