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A veteran Chinese dissident is the latest in a string of political activists to receive heavy jail terms for 'subversion.'

Apart from being an award-winning writer of short stories, Than Myint Aung is a tireless organizer of social programs to help Burma’s poor, sick, and ...

A senior U.S. lawmaker wants the Burmese government to invite foreign observers to elections.

Uyghurs in China’s northwest say local authorities seized thousands of acres of their land.

Chinese police kill two fugitive protesters, as another Tibetan monk burns himself in protest.

NGOs are concerned by the growing numbers of Cambodians enslaved on Thai fishing boats.

NGOs are concerned by the growing numbers of Cambodians enslaved on Thai fishing boats.

Amid tensions, three officials in Tibet are sacked for failing to crack down on unrest.

Chinese workers work long hours for little pay, poor food, report charges.

Authorities in southern China try an independent candidate who hoped to stand for local parliamentary elections.

Mass demonstrations rock Tibetan-populated areas in two Chinese provinces.

The news prompts speculation that he is under investigation by China's Communist Party.

Authorities restrict coverage of grassroots elections brought about through unrest in a southern Chinese village.

The incident occurs as Tibetans around the world pray for those who have 'sacrificed' for Tibet.

China’s ruling Communist Party wants to set up branches at all major microblogging sites.

Forced Cambodian laborers on Thai fishing vessels manage to flee to Indonesia.

Forced Cambodian laborers on Thai fishing vessels manage to flee to Indonesia.

Recalling a time in a repressive communist Czechoslovakia that might hold lessons for East Asian democracy

Tibetans continue protests despite a security clampdown in Chinese provinces.

Some draw parallels with Beijing's uncertainty over Libya while others say China should not interfere in Syrian affairs.

By voting with Russia against a UN resolution aimed at easing the violence in Syria, Beijing faces international wrath.

Prevent Tibetan protests or face disciplinary action, employees in Tibet are told.

Employees at a Burmese shoe factory demand salary for holiday closures.

Authorities in a Chinese province urge increased vigilance, censorship ahead of an important national meeting.

Clean air drive could take a decade or more.

A Chinese democracy activist faces harsh conditions in prison.

A top U.N. envoy warns Burma against backsliding on recent reforms.

Laos questions a retired government official linked to selling babies to foreigners.

The fiery protests come as Chinese authorities widen crackdown.

A Vietnamese soldier-turned farmer seeks 'trusted' lawyer to represent him in a high profile eviction case.