Story Archive
2014-12-24
The sentences handed down o a former chief secretary and a property tycoon spark fears of further unseen graft.
2014-12-24
He was unable to recover from an infection due to unhygienic conditions at a detention camp.
2014-12-23
At least two more villagers are injured in an ongoing standoff at a Chinese-backed copper mine.
2014-12-23
About 300 Uyghurs from China's restive Xinjiang region are being held in several detention centers in Thailand since they began arriving more than a year ago. Some of them, claiming they had fled repression in their homeland, have been living in deplorable conditions in the centers, resulting in illnesses and deaths, according to eyewitnesses. RFA received photos taken by a listener in December showing conditions in some of the centers.
2014-12-23
Villagers refusing to leave their homes for the expansion of the Chinese-backed Letpadaung copper mine in northwestern Myanmar remained in a tense standoff with security forces for a second straight day Tuesday, with two reported wounded. These photos were taken at Tone village on Dec. 23. Photos: RFA
2014-12-23
The investigation of an aide to former president Hu Jintao suggests a strong political motivation, analysts say.
2014-12-23
He set himself on fire in front of Chinese security offices placed outside his monastery.
2014-12-23
A former aide to a late, ousted premier takes aim at calls for 'faster trials' for terror suspects in Xinjiang.
2014-12-22
The local government is worried about the spread of Protestant beliefs in the eastern city of Wenzhou.
2014-12-22
Villagers had tried to stop contractors from fencing off more land.
2014-12-22
The medical practitioner admits to reusing needles while treating patients.
2014-12-22
The medical practitioner admits to reusing needles while treating patients.
2014-12-22
An international wildlife monitoring network calls for more enforcement and prosecution of criminals.
2014-12-22
Tie Liu is being charged with running an illegal business and a public order offense.
2014-12-22
A young woman of 'good character' dies in a challenge to Chinese rule.
2014-12-22
But privatization remains a 'serious challenge,' as state-owned enterprises resist change.
2014-12-20
All 13 are under UN protection and will undergo screening for refugee status.
2014-12-20
All 13 are under UN protection and will undergo screening for refugee status.
2014-12-19
The FBI cites ‘significant overlap’ with other attacks engineered by the reclusive nation.
2014-12-19
The opposition says the move will end animosity between lawmakers and advance the democratic process.
2014-12-19
The opposition says the move will end animosity between lawmakers and advance the democratic process.
2014-12-19
Wai Lu was providing humanitarian assistance to people at the Migyaungkan protest camp, one source says.
2014-12-19
Authorities offer 'compensation' payments on condition of family's silence over the event.
2014-12-19
The interference from local authorities comes despite assurances of cooperation from the government.
2014-12-19
The interference from local authorities comes despite assurances of cooperation from the government.
2014-12-19
The authorities are 'very nervous' over the visit, which marks the 15th anniversary of the 1999 handover to China.
2014-12-19
Protestant congregations are mounting a round-the-clock guard on their churches amid an ongoing demolition campaign.
2014-12-19
North Koreans are buying solar power systems from a Chinese border town for home installation.
2014-12-19
Li Biyun says she has broken at least one rib after being thrown down at the side of a road on her release.
2014-12-18
He urges villagers to remain calm while experts review suspected cases.
