China
Chinese activist jailed for attending dinner marking inauguration of Taiwan’s leader
Chen Mingyu has had long history of activism.
Myanmar
Myanmar quake death toll tops 3,000 as junta hampers aid efforts
The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake rose past 3,000 on Thursday.
China
Collapse of Chinese-built high rise spurs wave of anger in Thailand
China’s embassy hopes Thai investigation into collapse will produce ‘fair, scientific’ results.
South China Sea
US clears proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Philippines
Package for 20 jets, valued at $5.58 billion, will not alter SEAsia’s military balance, the United States says.
On March 15, the U.S. administration terminated funding for Radio Free Asia, so we are now operating with fewer staff. We are still providing limited news updates on our website and social media. Thanks for your continuing support and for trusting in RFA.
Korea
South Korean court removes President Yoon from office after martial law debacle
The court ruling could benefit North Korea if a new government eases Yoon’s hard-line stance toward Pyongyang.
Tibet
Tibetan Buddhist leader missing for 8 months has died, sources say
Inside Tibet, people mourn the unexplained death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, a renowned abbot and educator.
Asia
Asian nations fear pain from US tariffs, seek ways to placate Trump
Developing Southeast Asian nations are among the hardest hit by the tariffs affecting almost every country.
Korea
Backpacks for carrying cash: Surging inflation in North Korea hits residents hard
The price of eggs, sugar and pork have jumped amid supply shortages and a weaker currency.
Myanmar
Myanmar’s junta announces 3-week ceasefire to facilitate quake relief efforts
Move comes after junta troops fire on Chinese Red Cross convoy ferrying aid and supplies.
Korea
North Korea’s strategic drones ‘not as advanced as US aircraft’: think tank
Pyongyang had been thought to be building copies of US drones.
RFA Insider
Special report
Broadcasts
Listen to RFA
Ch.1: Mandarin | CantoneseCh.2: Vietnamese | Burmese | KoreanCh.3: Khmer | Lao | UyghurCh.4: TibetanSchedule
Times and channels for RFA radioMost read
More news from Asia