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Vietnam accuses lawyers defending Buddhist group of ‘abusing democratic freedoms’
Vietnam accuses lawyers defending Buddhist group of ‘abusing democratic freedoms’ 2023-03-13

The accusation comes under Article 331, a law used to imprison dissidents.

Activists say top Cambodian official’s call for smooth election just empty talk
Activists say top Cambodian official’s call for smooth election just empty talk 2023-03-13

Local party officials are still being harassed and intimidated, with prosecutions of perpetrators seen as unlikely.

Oscars go ahead with actor Donnie Yen in presenter role despite protest, petition
Oscars go ahead with actor Donnie Yen in presenter role despite protest, petition 2023-03-13

Former Tiananmen Square student leader Wang Dan says Yen ‘rubbed salt into the wounds’ of the people of Hong Kong.

Xi Jinping ends annual congress with calls to strengthen military
Xi Jinping ends annual congress with calls to strengthen military 2023-03-13

Two vice premiers and the new defense minister have backgrounds in military-linked industries.

Myanmar army kills 21 people sheltering in Shan state monastery, rebels say
Myanmar army kills 21 people sheltering in Shan state monastery, rebels say 2023-03-13

3 monks were among those who died in the raid.

China warns Philippines not to give US more access to bases
China warns Philippines not to give US more access to bases 2023-03-13

Beijing’s diplomatic mission in Manila casts doubt on US ambassador’s claim that move is for humanitarian reasons.

Johnson South commemoration signals apparent shift in Vietnam government policy
Johnson South commemoration signals apparent shift in Vietnam government policy 2023-03-13

In the past authorities have halted rallies and censored reports to avoid offending China.

What happens when ChatGPT meets censorship?
What happens when ChatGPT meets censorship? 2023-03-12

Questions about Tiananmen Square, Dalai Lama generated different responses depending on language

COMMENTARY: What's next as  the dust settles after Vietnam's leadership turmoil?
COMMENTARY: What's next as the dust settles after Vietnam's leadership turmoil? 2023-03-12

Vo Van Thuong's career has been within the Communist Party of Vietnam's inner echelons, as a top ideologue.

Uyghur actor portraying ‘black-hearted drug dealer’ in video plays to racist tropes
Uyghur actor portraying ‘black-hearted drug dealer’ in video plays to racist tropes 2023-03-11

"This video fails completely" if China really wants to integrate Uyghurs into society, researcher says

Micronesia’s outgoing president calls to cut ties with China, recognize Taiwan
Micronesia’s outgoing president calls to cut ties with China, recognize Taiwan 2023-03-10

David Panuelo alleges Beijing has bribed many of the Pacific nation’s politicians.

Around the world, Tibetans march on anniversary of 1959 uprising against China

Tibetan youths arrested in New Delhi while Nepal officials prohibited any events.

Tibetans mark Uprising Day around the world
2023-03-10

On March 10, 1959, Tibetans rebelled against Chinese occupation. The failed uprising forced Tibet’s spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to flee into exile in India.

‘Where else in the world is there this kind of slavery?’
‘Where else in the world is there this kind of slavery?’ 2023-03-10

North Korea introduces mandatory military service for women and extends all soldiers' service time by three years.

Exiled opposition leader supports Cambodian defense minister’s son as PM candidate
Exiled opposition leader supports Cambodian defense minister’s son as PM candidate 2023-03-10

Sam Rainsy says he is backing Tea Seiha to succeed current leader Hun Sen.

Residents too scared to return to resort town in southern Myanmar amid junta shelling
Residents too scared to return to resort town in southern Myanmar amid junta shelling 2023-03-10

More than 8,000 residents of Thanduang have been displaced since clashes in late January.

China's congress gives nod to third presidential term for supreme leader Xi Jinping
China's congress gives nod to third presidential term for supreme leader Xi Jinping 2023-03-10

Unelected delegates vote unanimously, paving the way for Xi’s indefinite rule over party, state and army.

Tibetans in Ladakh celebrate New Year 2023-03-10

The mass prostration ritual welcomes the first month of the Tibetan calendar.

Hundreds of Buddhists perform mass prostrations to start the Tibetan Lunar New Year
2023-03-10

Many devotees believe Buddhists who practice good deeds during the first month of the lunar calendar receive significantly higher benefits.

Vietnam arrests two provincial medical officials for alleged corruption
Vietnam arrests two provincial medical officials for alleged corruption 2023-03-10

They are the latest many implicated in the Viet-A test kit bribery scandal.

Nanjing university suspends lecturer after comments about imported food, US guns
Nanjing university suspends lecturer after comments about imported food, US guns 2023-03-10

Students post musings from economics lecturer Chen Saibin on food security, women's safety and US gun ownership.

Thailand issues warnings after smog blankets major cities
Thailand issues warnings after smog blankets major cities 2023-03-10

Bangkok and northern towns have been enveloped in a toxic haze for weeks.

Anti-junta militia attacks guard posts at Magway oil well
Anti-junta militia attacks guard posts at Magway oil well 2023-03-10

A People’s Defense Force member died after the junta sent in an attack helicopter.

Townships in Myanmar’s Chin state hit by one airstrike per day over last two months
Townships in Myanmar’s Chin state hit by one airstrike per day over last two months 2023-03-09

The attacks follow calls for sanctions on companies supplying jet fuel to the junta.

‘When you join the military, gender is not a thing. We are all only soldiers.’
‘When you join the military, gender is not a thing. We are all only soldiers.’ 2023-03-09

Two women recount harsh, cold life in the North Korean army.

Cambodian activists find illegal logging in protected forest
2023-03-09

The activists say loggers are taking the best wood in Prey Lang forest.

Police in Tibet clamp down on eve of 1959 uprising anniversary
Police in Tibet clamp down on eve of 1959 uprising anniversary 2023-03-09

Photos from Lhasa police website show officers checking IDs and record books.

Red carpet ruckus
Red carpet ruckus 2023-03-09
Vietnam’s white book declares government guarantees religious freedom
Vietnam’s white book declares government guarantees religious freedom 2023-03-09

But members of unregistered religions say persecution continues.

Chinese police descend on home of rights activist who vowed to fight travel ban
Chinese police descend on home of rights activist who vowed to fight travel ban 2023-03-09

State security police confine Li Wenzu and Wang Quanzhang to their Beijing home on International Women’s Day.

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