Uyghur

Uyghur event in NY goes ahead despite Beijing’s warning

China is moving Uyghurs from internment camps to prisons, while claiming it’s closing camps: experts.

China

Indonesia’s first high-speed train wows passengers on trial run

The joint project between Indonesia and China starts commercial operations on Oct. 1 after several delays.

Cambodia

Cambodian news outlet removes minister's name following legal threat

CamboJA’s article said the assault of an agricultural expert followed online criticism of the Agriculture Minister.

North Korea

North Korea ‘mobilizes’ students to fight yearly ‘corn battle’

After six hours in the fields, the students are searched to prevent theft.

China

Date set in Chinese #MeToo activist's 'subversion' trial

The trial comes as a close friend of Sophia Huang says she has been tortured through repeated sleep deprivation.

Global

UN’s relevance in focus as world leaders gather

The global body’s influence amid multiple world crises is on center stage as the annual UN General Assembly opens.

China

Date set in Chinese #MeToo activist's 'subversion' trial

The trial comes as a close friend of Sophia Huang says she has been tortured through repeated sleep deprivation.

‘Most deaths are caused by falls’: Myanmar herbal medicine hunter