Tibet
Two Tibetan Buddhist monastery leaders sentenced for Dege dam protests
Yena Monastery heads sentenced to 3-4 years in prison for role in 2024 protests against hydropower project in Dege.
Cambodia
Cambodia petitions world court, threatens to block imports of Thai produce
Thailand expresses “deep disappointment” after bilateral talks fail to tackle border dispute.
Laos
Lao democracy activist seriously wounded in knife attack in France
Joseph Akaravong was granted asylum in France in 2022. His assailant remains at large.
Vietnam
Party chief To Lam’s son promoted to top ranks within Vietnam’s police force
Analysts see To Long's promotion in the public security ministry as a power consolidation move by To Lam.
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China
Widespread pay cuts in China drive down consumer spending, fuel deflationary fears
Chinese civil servants and state-owned enterprise employees see significant salary cuts and layoffs.
Tibet
U.S. lawmakers honor Dalai Lama with bipartisan resolution ahead of 90th birthday
The resolution – introduced in both chambers of Congress – designates July 6 as ‘Day of Compassion.’
Cambodia
Cambodia, Thailand wage tit-for-tat as border rift widens
Cambodia bans imports of Thai fruit and veg, while Thailand bans its nationals from working in Poipet casinos.
China
China’s nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country’s: report
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute estimates China has at least 600 nuclear warheads.
China
China labor rights group shuts down in latest setback for civil society in Hong Kong
China Labor Bulletin, founded by Chinese labor activist Han Dongfang, cited financial woes for its abrupt closure.
Cambodia
Cambodia cuts internet from Thailand as tensions grow after border clash
Phnom Penh also closed a key border crossing ahead of highly anticipated talks Saturday.
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