Court convicts two former leaders of the group that organized yearly candlelight vigils of “inciting subversion.”
Experts said the drill was not a threat, but repeat activity with third parties there could bolster China's claims.
Jonah Bock, TAFI's assistant director for research, interviewed by Eugene Whong at Radio Free Asia's offices in Washington, Aug. 13, 2026 (RFA Video)
Report by the Alliance Futures Initiative documents how Beijing promoted the 15th FYP in the region
Experts say education can build lasting public support, but could also narrow future diplomatic options.
Advocates say China razes monks’ homes to restrict religious freedom and further ethnic unity law’s reach in Tibet.
The hub signals Washington’s symbolic return to the site of its largest overseas bases, analysts said.
TAFI's research lead Jonah Bock discussing Chinese influence in the Pacific in an interview at RFA's offices in Washington. (RFA Video)