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For China’s Muslims, It’s ‘Love of Country, Love of Religion’

James Frankel, of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, says you can’t have religious training in China without the sanction of the government.

Forensic Teams Exhume Body of Slain Myanmar Journalists

The wife of reporter Aung Kyaw Naing says doctors found bullet wounds and signs of torture.

Forklift Operator Slams into Vehicles, Pedestrians in Shandong; Kills One

Police shot and killed the operator, Wang Zhihua, who reportedly was angry due to unpaid wages.

Former Child Soldier Says ‘No Justice’ After Yangon Court Appearance

Aung Ko Htway faces up to two years in prison after he told RFA about his experiences as a minor conscripted into Myanmar’s military.

Four Inmates Killed in Myanmar Prison Protest

The inmates are demanding to be freed as part of a series of prisoner amnesties that the Myanmar government has conducted over the past two months.

Fraying Ties Between Beijing and Hong Kong

One year ago, massive protests erupted in Hong Kong against government plans to allow the extradition of criminal suspects to mainland China. Now, a new round ...

Freed Chinese Rights Lawyer Seen in Video Call with Wife

Wang Quanzhang is one of several lawyers who have been jailed as part of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s nationwide crackdown on rights lawyers over the past ...

Garbage Dump Fire Creates Noxious Fumes in Yangon

Yangon’s largest dumpsite has been on fire for six days. Dozens have been hospitalized after inhaling smoke and carbon monoxide from the fire.

Getting High in Laos’ Opium-Riddled Mountains

Wedged between five countries, Laos for decades has played a starring role in Asia’s “Golden Triangle” drug trade.

Going Under the Knife in China

As many as 14 million Chinese will have cosmetic surgery this year, up more than 40 percent from 2016.

Gridlock on the Mandalay-Muse Highway as Rival Militias Clash

Truck drivers have long waits on the important link between Myanmar and China.

Guangdong Residents Protest Planned Incinerator

Police detained more than 20 people for disturbing social order.

Half a Million Vote in Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Primaries

Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters lined up outside makeshift polling stations over the weekend -- including a lingerie boutique and a vintage bus -- to choose ...

Handwashing Stations Pop Up in Yangon to Prevent Coronavirus

The Myanmar government says there are no cases of covid-19 in the country. But human rights groups say that’s unlikely.

Hanoi Buzzes in Anticipation of Autumn-Fest

Families in China, Korea, and Vietnam prepare for the arrival of the celebration, also known as the full-moon festival.

Hanoi Noodle Shop Thrives After Obama Visit

The President went in May with chef Anthony Bourdain and, since then, the number of customers at the noodle house has doubled.

Hanoi Residents Protest Evictions for New Parking Lot

Under a government plan, Hanoi authorities will evict residents of 139 houses.

Hanoi to Ban Motorcycles by 2030 to Curb Pollution, Traffic

The decision has swiftly divided a city where two-wheelers are the main means of transportation.

Hanoi Train Factory Fades from Glory

Output from the Gia Lam train factory has steadily declined as Vietnam’s booming middle class opts for planes over trains.

Hardline Monks Claim Victory as Myanmar Muslims Face Poll Exclusion

Myanmar has faced growing religious tension in recent years, as it emerges from army rule.

Harsh Conditions for North Korea’s Women Soldiers

One North Korean defector told a conference in Seoul last year that the rape of female soldiers by high-ranking officers is widespread.

Hatchlings Raise Hope for Cambodia's Endangered 'Royal Turtle'

The species got its name because, historically, only Cambodia’s royal family was allowed to eat the eggs.

Health Care for Residents of Cambodia’s Floating Villages

The non-governmental organization Lake Clinic Cambodia has provided free medical services to people on Tonle Sap Lake since 2011.

Heartbreak as Historic Hong Kong Village Demolished

The 650-year-old walled village will be destroyed to make way for a real estate development project.

Heavy Flooding Hits Chinese Megacity

As local rivers swell, authorities in Chongqing have issued emergency evacuation orders for 40,000 people.

Heavy Metal Music Rocks Myanmar

As the nation embraces new political and cultural freedoms, a small and enthusiastic metal scene has taken root.

Heavy Police Presence as Protesters Mark One-Year Anniversary of Mob Attack

Police arrested a local politician for violating a newly-imposed security law after he displayed a banner with the words “Free Hong Kong” emblazoned on it.

Heavy Police Presence at Tibet Water Diversion Site

The show of force was aimed at suppressing efforts by Tibetan villagers to stop the project.

Heavy Police Presence, Mass Arrests in Hong Kong As Draconian Security Law Takes Effect

The show of force comes as Hong Kong marks the July 1 anniversary of its 1997 handover to Chinese rule. July 1 also marks Day One of a draconian new national ...

Heavy Prison Sentences for Ten Tibetans in Gansu Province

The Tibetans attempted to block construction of a slaughterhouse in their village. They were given prison terms ranging from seven to 13 years. Two monks from ...