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Thousands Protest Civilian Casualties Allegedly by Myanmar Soldiers in Shan State

Local residents say one man was killed and a woman was injured in fighting last month between the Myanmar military and the Restoration Council of Shan State ...

Thousands Protest Hong Kong’s Ban on Masks

Chief executive Carrie Lam invoked emergency powers to issue the ban.

Thousands Protest Nuclear Waste Project in Eastern China

The Lianyungang protests are a setback to government plans to increase nuclear power production as a way to decrease reliance on coal.

Thousands Protest PX Project in Shanghai

China’s growing middle class has become increasingly involved in environmental protection as industry expands and air and water pollution levels worsen.

Thousands Protest Xian Incinerator Plant

Protesters are concerned that pollution from the incinerator would affect the air and water supply.

Thousands Rally for Democracy in Hong Kong

It was the first mass demonstration since ‘Umbrella Revolution’ protesters paralyzed large parts of the city for two months last year.

Threats to Press Freedom in Asia in 2018

Reporters across Asia faced imprisonment and violence over the past year as they sought to cover the news.

Tiananmen Victims Alive in their Mothers’ Memories

Thirty years after Chinese troops crushed pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, Ding Zilin and other mothers of victims continue the struggle.

Tibet Monasteries Observe Major Religious Gathering

The event, called Ganden Ngachoe, commemorates the passing of Tsongkhapa, the founder of Tibet’s largest school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Tibet’s ‘Thangkas’ Find New Fans Across China

In 2009, UNESCO added ‘thangkas’ to its list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Tibet’s Panchen Lama – Once the World’s Youngest Prisoner of Conscience – Turns 30

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was chosen Panchen Lama 24 years ago, when he was six years old. Shortly afterwards, Chinese authorities took him into custody. His ...

Tibet’s Panchen Lama – Once the World’s Youngest Prisoner of Conscience – Turns 31

Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was chosen Panchen Lama 25 years ago, when he was six years old. Shortly afterwards, Chinese authorities took him into custody. His ...

Tibetan Girl Stays Behind During School Vacation

Tsering Lhamo is one of scores of students who spend their winter holiday at the Tibetan Children’s Village school in Dharamsala. Many of the children are ...

Tibetan Monks Participate in ‘Beating Ghost’ Festival

The ceremony at Beijing’s Yonghe Temple is an important part of Tibetan Buddhism.

Tibetan Nomads Block Highway to Protest Lithium Mine

Mineral and metal extraction has done severe damage to the Tibetan plateau’s fragile ecology.

Tibetan Tradition Fading Away

An 85-year old man has been keeping the Tibetan tradition of TsaTsa making alive for more than 30 years but doubts the younger generation will keep it going.

Tibetans Defy Chinese Restrictions to Celebrate Dalai Lama’s 80th Birthday

RFA’s Karma Dorjee says Chinese authorities have warned Tibetans not to mark the politically sensitive event.

Tibetans Forced to Sing Songs Praising China’s Communist Party

It’s part of a new loyalty campaign ahead of July 1 -- the anniversary of the 1921 founding of the Chinese Communist Party.

Tibetans Gather for Yushu Horse Festival

The people of Yushu – known as Kham – are famed for their equine skills.

Tibetans in Exile Elect New Leader

It’s an effort to keep alive their struggle for greater freedom in Tibetan regions of China.

Tibetans Mark Birthday of Major Buddhist Leader

The Karmapa turned 34 today. He fled Tibet into exile in 1999 -- in a major embarrassment to Beijing.

Tibetans Openly Celebrate Dalai Lama’s 80th Birth Year

The celebration was part of observances marking Losar, Tibet’s Lunar New Year holiday.

Tibetans, Police Clash Over Water Rights

The Tibetans became angry when water from their village was diverted to a nearby village with a majority Muslim population.

Tibetans Rescue Illegally-Caught Fish at Qinghai Lake

RFA’s Karma Dorjee says that, despite a ban, fishing of an endangered species is prevalent on the lake.

Tight Security After Deadly Chemical Factory Blast in China

The explosion sparked criticism of the government’s failure to implement safety and environmental standards.

Tight Security After Sectarian Clashes in Rakhine State

Tensions between the Rohingya Muslim minority and Buddhist majority in the region erupted into violence in recent weeks after Rohingya insurgents attacked ...

Tight Security in Hong Kong as Mass Protests Continue

Student-led protesters have threatened to occupy key government buildings.

TikTok Videos Show Hundreds of Uyghurs Transferred to Chinese Factories

RFA Uyghur Service director Alim Seytoff says the Uyghurs were sent to work in the factories as the coronavirus was spreading, and many factories were shutting ...

Top RFA Stories in 2016

Here’s a review of some of the top stories RFA covered in 2016.

Tough Sailing for Vietnam’s Fishermen

Many are abandoning their trade because they can no longer work safely in the South China Sea and cannot sell what they catch off the coast of Vietnam.