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.
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.
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
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.
China
Trump ‘invited’ China’s Xi to inauguration in Washington
The unprecedented move, if confirmed, could give Beijing a chance to negotiate on trade.
China
Xi Jinping calls for wider use of Mandarin in China’s border areas
By 2025, Beijing aims for Mandarin to be spoken in 85% of the country as a whole and in 80% of rural areas.
Myanmar
In divided Myanmar, graduates of a parallel education system struggle for recognition
Students graduating from the independent system face obstacles to further studies abroad or work.
World
Most compelling people of 2024: Year in review
As everyday people become newsmakers, RFA looks back at their stories that captivated audiences
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.
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