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More of North Korea’s elite are choosing to leave the country as their faith in the regime begins to wane.

North Korean security forces, along with Chinese brokers, take bribes to help defectors cross the border.

A Chinese writer gains official recognition in spite of his earlier involvement in pro-democracy movements.

Government policies disrupt energy supplies.

China's investments in Laos may eclipse those from traditional ally Vietnam.

The country is downgraded by credit rating agencies amid rising inflation, a shrinking currency, and a widening trade deficit.

A new survey shows that Chinese are finding it hard to cope with rising prices and slow income growth.

Some ask whether he was a victim of a leadership split.

Analysts see a new seriousness in shared U.S. and Chinese concerns over Korea, but predict less progress on trade.

Abnormalities among newborn babies is a serious problem in China, but details are scarce.

Experts say that convictions in Tibet reflect a pattern of secrecy and judicial abuse.

The plight of 2,200 political detainees languishing in Burma's jails is highlighted to the Red Cross.

Authorities were angered by published writings and statements to foreign journalists.

Colleagues dispute officials' explanation of the attack.

In a program on Dec. 10, Aung San Suu Kyi urges listeners to support proposed negotiations modeled on a 1947 pact between Burma’s central government and ethnic ...

Critics call for transparency in a plan to invigorate a local rural Cambodian economy.

Critics call for transparency in a plan to invigorate a local rural Cambodian economy.

Local authorities in China kept teachers at a low pay grade without benefits or pensions.

But abuses continue as local officials strive to meet targets.

China faces international checks on carbon curbs.

In fast-developing events on the Korean peninsula, the South proceeds with military drills and the North allows nuclear inspectors to return.

Beijing is under pressure to break an eight-year deadlock on resolving territorial claims with ASEAN.

The North warns of a "deadlier" attack, as the South vows to go ahead with a new live-fire drill.

Nostalgia for China's imperial period is misplaced, author says.

Links between Burmese within the country and abroad are key to restoring democracy, says Aung San Suu Kyi in a program on Dec. 3.

One of China's 'most promising' young poets has not returned after being forcibly detained ahead of Human Rights Day.

Chinese authorities force thousands to sign agreements not to participate in "forbidden" religious activities.

A woman in Cambodia creates the first free legal aid firm for the poor.

Aung San Suu Kyi speaks on Nov. 26 about the need to bring about "real" unity in her country, saying it is not an easy task but still not impossible.

They face nearly a week of intense questioning by Chinese security officials.