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Laos will await a new Japanese study before proceeding with the Xayaburi Dam.

Chinese supporters launch a new campaign to highlight imprisoned activists.

Villagers in southern China say officials have sold off their land.

North Koreans find new ways to access illicit South Korean pop culture.

Delay raises fears of growing Chinese control of Hong Kong press freedoms.

In a reporter’s notebook, Tyler Chapman examines how grassroots activists in Burma are fighting an uphill battle against environmental degradation, corruption, ...

In her latest weekly conversation with listeners, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses NLD membership, upcoming by-elections in Burma, and the state of the country's ...

Chinese police say they were in possession of a documentary featuring the exiled Uyghur leader.

Chinese authorities hire thugs to kidnap and beat independent candidates for local elections.

Villagers say they were driven to desperation when Chinese authorities seized their land.

Chinese authorities refuse the family permission to see the body following allegations of abuse.

'Ordinary Chinese' sleep in doorways, underpasses as they pursue complaints against officials.

Police crack down on dozens of activists attempting to promote rule of law in China.

In a reporter's notebook, Tyler Chapman writes that journalists are pleased, but they know that restrictions can be reimposed at any time.

Chinese authorities' concern for 'social stability' over compassion sparks public fury.

Villagers say a local Chinese official rigged ballots and sold off their land in secret deals.

China's deal with Turkmenistan dims Russian plans.

Police in central Vietnam storm the home of a family of three activist writers and bloggers.

The US secretary of state and Burma’s pro-democracy leader will monitor ongoing reforms.

During the Summer on the prairie, young Tibetan nomads play a simple rock-throw game to pass the time. It is a lot harder than you think. Give it a try!

In a reporter's notebook, Tyler Chapman argues that democratic reforms are slowly changing Burmese ways of thinking.

The speaker of Burma's lower house pledges to push forward democratic reforms.

Authorities free a man who called for political revolution in China after nearly 300 days in detention.

Chinese factories face surging costs and a wave of labor unrest.

Vietnamese authorities hold 20 Catholics who say the government stole church land.

Chinese authorities hand jail terms to monks who took part in 2008 protests.

In her latest weekly conversation with listeners, Aung San Suu Kyi discusses the state of Burmese politics and her recent telephone call with US President ...

The Secretary of State says recent democratic change in Burma represents ‘beginning steps.’

A former monk in Tibet sets himself ablaze in a protest against rule by Beijing.

A protest leads to a clash between Tibetans and Chinese police.