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Fiery Start to New Year

2013-01-12

A Tibetan sets himself ablaze and dies in the first self-immolation protest this year.

China's Watershed Year

China 'unnecessarily' offended neighboring countries last year, causing likely obstacles to its 'peaceful rise.'

'Evil Road' of Our Dreams

A former premier's aide says the Southern Weekend anti-censorship protests show China is still far from constitutional rule.



Where We Broadcast


Sources: Internet World Stats - 2010
China Statistical Yearbook - 2005
* International Telecommunication Union - 2009
** Hong Kong only
*** Andreï Lankov - 2011

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News

Villagers Want Fields Back

2013-01-11

Cambodians returning to their village after a crackdown on an alleged 'secession' plot say soldiers are harvesting their crops.

MPs Want Transparent Talks

2013-01-11

Burmese lawmakers say the government should report negotiations with the Kachin to the public.

Dozens Die in Yunnan Landslide

2013-01-11

Nineteen children are among 46 people buried under mud and rubble in a southern Chinese village.

Green Groups Give Mine Feedback

2013-01-11

A panel charged with probing the divisive project will deliver its findings directly to Burma’s president.

Lawmakers Summon Court Chief

2013-01-10

Opposition politicians call on Cambodia's Supreme Court President to explain controversial cases to parliament.

Leftists Protest Website Closures

2013-01-10

Chinese authorities restrict the profile and activities of activists linked to Bo Xilai.

Paper Publishes as Standoff Ends

2013-01-10

A southern Chinese newspaper at the center of protests over censorship reappears at news stands.

Google to N. Korea: Open Net

2013-01-10

The Internet giant's chairman urges Pyongyang to allow greater access to the World Wide Web.

Tibetan Language Classes Closed

2013-01-10

Chinese authorities further restrict assertions of Tibetan national and cultural identity.

Satellite Clampdown in Malho

2013-01-09

Chinese authorities have launched a seize-and-destroy operation against foreign broadcasting satellite equipment in a Tibetan area.

Beijing Moves on Bo Case

2013-01-09

China sets the stage for criminal proceedings for disgraced political star Bo Xilai.

Organs Seized From Uyghurs

2013-01-09

'Disappeared' Uyghurs may be victims of China's profitable trade in human organs.

Deal, Detentions in Media Row

2013-01-09

Chinese authorities seek to defuse a standoff with newspaper editors striking over censorship.

14 Activists Convicted

2013-01-09

A court in Vietnam jails activists for plotting to overthrow the government.

14 Tried for Dissent

2013-01-08

A group of Vietnamese activists stand trial, amid tight security, for alleged anti-state activity.

Rape Exposes Plight of Disabled

2013-01-08

The sexual abuse of a 12-year old Burmese girl highlights need for protection of those with disabilities.

Sam Rainsy Confident of Return

2013-01-08

The Cambodian opposition chief believes the government will allow him to contest upcoming polls in order to safeguard the vote's legitimacy.

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