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Two Tibetan Youths Self-Immolate 2011-10-07

So far, seven Tibetans have set themselves alight this year in a desperate attempt to highlight rights abuses.

Monks Nursing Burns At Hospitals 2011-10-06

One Tibetan monk has a serious head injury from beatings by security forces.

Chen Campaigners Detained 2011-10-06

Chinese authorities detain supporters of a rights lawyer under house arrest.

Chinese Netizens Mourn Jobs 2011-10-06

The passing of a technology visionary prompts an outpouring of emotion from China's Internet users.

Broader Concerns Over Chinese Dams 2011-10-06

Burma’s decision to halt a massive China-backed dam project opens a floodgate of scrutiny and criticism on planned Chinese dams in Southeast Asia.

Officials Block Parents' Questions 2011-10-05

Chinese authorities duck questions on lead-poisoned children.

Power Struggle Delays Prisoner Release 2011-10-05

The release of political prisoners is delayed due to opposition from hardliners led by former junta strongman Than Shwe.

'Chased With Guns' on Chen Visit 2011-10-05

Chinese authorities thwart a second attempt by supporters to visit a rights lawyer under house arrest.

Nobel Laureate Granted Family Visits 2011-10-04

Chinese authorities lift a ban on prison visits by a prominent dissident’s family members.

Tibetan Monk Detained Again 2011-10-04

Chinese authorities refuse to say why he has been locked up.

Self-Immolation a 'Worrying' Trend 2011-10-04

Tibetan monks take desperate action to highlight what rights groups say are Chinese human rights abuses.

'Cultural Reforms' to Target Media 2011-10-04

China's upcoming Party plenum will debate how to better control the flow of information.

Burma Eyes Indonesia-Style Reforms 2011-10-03

Negotiations that resulted in peace in the once restive Aceh province may be emulated in Burma.

Defiant Activists Plan Chen Visit 2011-10-03

Several rights campaigners who tried to make the first visit were beaten by security agents.

Campaign Against Secret Detentions 2011-10-03

The Chinese government aims to authorize detentions without informing family members.

Coal Clogs Roads 2011-10-03

Bottlenecks tighten as China's transport woes grow.

Another Self-Immolation Protest 2011-10-03

Tensions rise in Tibetan areas amid deteriorating rights situation.

China Reminds Burma Of Obligations 2011-10-02

The Burmese government gets a reminder after the suspension of a controversial Chinese dam project.

Tibetan Flag Removal Triggers Protests 2011-10-02

Renewed tensions after self-immolation by monks.

Mekong Areas Slammed by Floods 2011-09-30

Southeast Asia suffers its worst floods in more than a decade.

Mega-dam Project Halted 2011-09-30

Burma’s president has suspended a controversial dam, drawing praise from the project’s critics.

Election Candidates Held in Beijing 2011-09-30

Chinese authorities block election bids by independent candidates.

Dissident Suffers Beatings in Detention 2011-09-29

Chinese authorities may have repeatedly beaten a Mongolian writer in custody.

Land Protester Wins Election 2011-09-29

Chinese farmer gains unexpected win against government-backed candidate.

China Aims for Space Station 2011-09-29

Plans include a manned flight by next year.

Peace Prize Scrapped 2011-09-29

Chinese authorities shut down an internationally ridiculed award one year after its launch.

Political Prisoners' Release Imminent? 2011-09-29

Freedom prospects increase after Burma's foreign minister addresses UN General Assembly.

Officials Solicit Bribes from Travelers 2011-09-28

North Korean travelers are subjected to corruption throughout their journeys.

Petitioners Flood Beijing 2011-09-28

Security tightened ahead of National Day holiday.

Crash Lessons 'Still Unlearned' 2011-09-28

Netizens say Chinese authorities are out of touch with reality when it comes to transportation safety.

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