Map of Dams in Laos
2011-06-30
A planned dam at Xayaburi on the Mekong in Laos has become central to a debate about the river's future. Laos already has seven dams in operation on its river ...
Reining In Rights Lawyers
2011-06-30
Chinese officials are holding up license renewals for lawyers taking on sensitive cases.
Beijing Welcomes Sudan Leader
2011-06-29
China meets with an alleged war criminal in what some say is a 'show of solidarity' by authoritarian regimes.
‘Resolve Problems Politically’
2011-06-28
In a program broadcast on June 17, Aung San Suu Kyi warns against commercial activities for political parties in Burma, and advises the government to negotiate ...
Talks to Calm Tension
2011-06-27
Vietnam and China will fast-track an agreement on the principles needed to solve maritime disputes.
Kirti Held At Gunpoint
2011-06-26
Three months after a Tibetan monk's self-immolation death to protest Chinese rule, Kirti monastery is swamped by Chinese security.
Hu Jia Freed
2011-06-26
Beijing expects the release to defuse rights criticism as the prime minister visits Europe.
Ai Out But Not Free
2011-06-24
The Chinese authorities may not have enough evidence to go public about the outspoken government critic's alleged crimes.
Uyghurs Face Travel Ban
2011-06-23
Pakistani authorities heed Chinese demands to place two Uyghurs on a no-fly list.