Laos
Lao migrant’s disappearance in Thailand seems like transnational repression, NGO says
Khieo Lapchanh is the latest Lao asylum seeker to disappear mysteriously in Bangkok
Uyghur
Uyghur advocates in Washington rally against visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping
Crowds gathered near the White House as U.S. President Trump hosted Xi for a state dinner.
Tibet
Tibetan activists protest Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit — in photos
Organizers estimate thousands are gathering to call attention to the ‘ethnic unity law’ and human rights.
China
As Xi lands in Washington, Uyghurs and Tibetans press Trump for human rights showdown
Exile advocacy groups are hopeful that summit will include talks on religious freedom and ending genocide.
Myanmar
Myanmar junta airstrikes target civilians to coerce Arakan Army into peace talks
Rakhine rebel leadership says continued bombing of civilians negates trust required for negotiations.
Korea
North Korea issue dwarfed by more pressing concerns during Trump-Xi summit
Trump has said he wants to meet with Kim Jong Un again, but experts say China will not act as go-between.
Tibet
US bipartisan congressional delegation meets Dalai Lama during India trip
Delegation expressed hope for freedom, slammed China for transnational repression.
China
China pressure accelerates Philippines-Taiwan ties, analysts say
Manila defines one-China policy on its own terms amid Taipei’s plan to open a second trade office in Cebu.
Uyghur
Uyghur rights advocate blasts China’s ‘red lines’ warning ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Warning against human rights talk is “not the kind of statement made by a strong country,” Rebiya Kadeer tells RFA.
China
Photos: China’s Xi Jinping receives rare welcome as Trump summit begins
The greeting broke with normal protocol, where U.S. presidents receive State Visit guests at the White House.
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