Recent South China Sea missions seen as sign China confident in carrier fleet
China has recently deployed both of its active aircraft carriers on combat-oriented drills in the South China Sea, an indication that Beijing is growing more...
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The WTA says it remains unconvinced by Peng Shuai’s public ‘clarification’
The global body governing women’s tennis said on Monday it remains concerned for the safety of Peng Shuai despite her recent public appearance and denial that she...
Cambodian authorities arrest opposition activist, put hearing of others on hold
Cambodian police on Thursday arrested a former member of a now banned political party who has since joined another opposition group, his wife and the...
Intense fighting in Myanmar’s Karen-controlled territory forces thousands to flee
Intense fighting between Myanmar’s military and a joint force of anti-junta fighters in territory controlled by the Karen ethnic group has forced all the 3,000...
Chinese rights lawyer incommunicado after writing to Li Keqiang over travel ban
A prominent Chinese rights attorney is missing, believed detained, after he planned to attend an event linked to Human Rights Day at the EU representative...
Chinese traditional medicines increasingly contaminated by chemicals: experts
Roots, dried fruits, leaves and berries used in traditional Chinese medicine preparations are increasingly contaminated with chemicals, including pesticides and preservatives, experts told RFA during...
Record low turnout expected in first Hong Kong election under Beijing’s rules
Voters look set to stay away from the weekend’s legislative elections in Hong Kong in record numbers, despite wall-to-wall government propaganda urging them to cast...
US warns of ‘aggression’, China holds more live-fire exercises in South China Sea
The Chinese military has been holding more live-fire drills in the contested South China Sea this week, state media reported, while accusing the United States...
2,500 people flee to Thailand amid clashes between Myanmar forces, anti-junta groups
Thailand is giving shelter to some 2,500 Burmese who fled from fighting between Myanmar junta forces and Karen rebels in Mae Htaw Thalay, a borderland...
Western nations condemn recent jailing of dissidents in Vietnam
Western nations this week condemned Vietnam’s jailing of four dissidents, including land-rights activists and an award-winning journalist, calling their sentences an attempt to stifle free...
