Human Rights
China cracking down on Protestant churches during annual congress
Police detain nine people at a village church in the eastern province of Anhui.
China’s crackdown on dissent: over 1,500 convicted in six years, report finds
A new report shows the extent of Beijing’s arbitrary detentions, with severe sentences for prisoners of conscience.
VOA exclusive: Chinese VPN provider flees abroad amid police extortion
Police in China's poorer counties have intensified their crackdown on VPN providers, imposing hefty fines that have forced those unable to pay into exile.
Thailand’s repatriation of Uyghurs signals tilt towards China, analysts say
U.S. secretary of state issues ‘strongest’ condemnation after his request was ignored.
Loved one missing in China? New guide is here to help
Chinese police are increasingly arresting foreign nationals amid an ever-tightening focus on ‘national security.’
Thailand deports 40 Uyghurs to China despite fears of torture
They were part of a cohort of more than 350 Uyghur men, women and children, who left China in the hope of finding resettlement abroad and were stopped in Thailand.
Freedom on the wane around the world: report
In Asia, China got a score of 9 out of 100 while Tibet got a zero, the annual Freedom House report says.
U.K. downplays Chinese diplomat’s visit amid controversies and protests
Protesters urge the U.K. government not to prioritize economic interests over human rights and national security.
China’s AI surveillance tightens control and threatens global freedom, report warns
Chinese softwares such as video-sharing app TikTok and messenger and payment app WeChat also provide opportunities for Beijing to manipulate online content and monitor foreign users.
EXCLUSIVE: In RFA interview, Gyalo Thondup recalled betrayals of fight for Tibet
In his last interview before his death, the Dalai Lama’s brother assessed his role in the CIA-backed campaign.