Vietnam
5 Vietnamese Communist Party officials jailed for helping abducted blogger: report
When Duong Van Thai was in Thailand, they fed him information he used to criticize policy and expose corruption.
China
Canada sanctions 8 Chinese officials for human rights violations
The measure comes at a time when Western governments are increasingly using sanctions to hold violators to account.
Pacific
Papua New Guinea reveals defense deal with US worth $864 million
No figure valuing the bilateral agreement signed in 2023 has previously been released.
China
EXPLAINED: How China hopes to kickstart its flagging economy
The ruling Chinese Communist Party says it will loosen monetary policy and spend more, in bid to boost confidence.
China
London council rejects China’s ‘super-embassy’ plan - again
Campaigners against the massive facility fear the decision may soon be taken out of local people's hands.
World
Most compelling people of 2024: Year in review
As everyday people become newsmakers, RFA looks back at their stories that captivated audiences
Uyghur
China demolishes prominent Xinjiang building owned by Uyghur activist in US
The Rebiya Kadeer Trade Center served as a meeting place for Uyghur intellectuals.
Myanmar
Myanmar’s economy to contract by 1% this year on conflict, floods: World Bank
Households bear the brunt of worsening economy and 25% of the population face ‘food insecurity’
China
Taiwan warns internet celebrities on collusion after video uproar
Online influencers have become an important part of China’s propaganda war against the island, said Taiwan.
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