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- Education, health fees among key concernson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China to legislate on preschool education
- More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economyon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.
- Satellite lofted for first Arab countryon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first “export” of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.
- International group praises green revivalon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A high-level international advisory body applauded China’s efforts to improve the environment and suggested a 15-year strategy against pollution in a draft recommendation report on Monday.
- International group praises green revivalon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A high-level international advisory body applauded China’s efforts to improve the environment and suggested a 15-year strategy against pollution in a draft recommendation report on Monday.
- Beijing, Moscow drill for potential missile warfareon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China and Russia kicked off their second joint computer-assisted anti-missile drill on Monday, a move experts said could deter potential missile threats amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
- Beijing, Moscow drill for potential missile warfareon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China and Russia kicked off their second joint computer-assisted anti-missile drill on Monday, a move experts said could deter potential missile threats amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
- Memorial Day a time to ‘remember’, ‘inspire’on 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A memorial service to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre committed during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) brought together hundreds of activists and members of the Chinese and other Asian communities on Sunday in San Francisco.
- Memorial Day a time to ‘remember’, ‘inspire’on 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A memorial service to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre committed during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) brought together hundreds of activists and members of the Chinese and other Asian communities on Sunday in San Francisco.
- More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economyon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.
- Xi’an security guard dies trying to save suicidal womanon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Police in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, are investigating the death of a security guard who tried to catch a woman who jumped from the 11th floor of a building, Huashang Daily reported on Monday.
- More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economyon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.
- Emojis frown on corruptionon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
An emojis package highlighting the eight-point austerity rules has become a hit on the internet.
- Satellite lofted for first Arab countryon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first “export” of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.
- Dangerous stunts get thumbs-down from video platformson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Multiple social media and video streaming platforms will limit who can view videos that depict dangerous stunts – and may even prohibit such material – in an effort to discourage imitators.
- Taiwan’s New Party vows to help improve relationson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng met with a Taiwan delegation representing the island’s New Party in Beijing on Monday to discuss the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and how to achieve the “great rejuvenation” of the Chinese nation.
- Taiwan’s New Party vows to help improve relationson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng met with a Taiwan delegation representing the island’s New Party in Beijing on Monday to discuss the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and how to achieve the “great rejuvenation” of the Chinese nation.
- Taiwan’s New Party vows to help improve relationson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng met with a Taiwan delegation representing the island’s New Party in Beijing on Monday to discuss the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and how to achieve the “great rejuvenation” of the Chinese nation.
- Former Chongqing political official facing corruption investigationon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Sun Zhengcai, the former secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, has been placed under investigation on suspicion of accepting bribes, according to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate on Monday.
- Former Chongqing political official facing corruption investigationon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Sun Zhengcai, the former secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, has been placed under investigation on suspicion of accepting bribes, according to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate on Monday.
- Former Chongqing political official facing corruption investigationon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Sun Zhengcai, the former secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, has been placed under investigation on suspicion of accepting bribes, according to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate on Monday.
- Former Chongqing political official facing corruption investigationon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Sun Zhengcai, the former secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, has been placed under investigation on suspicion of accepting bribes, according to the Supreme People’s Procuratorate on Monday.
- Satellite lofted for first Arab countryon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first “export” of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.
- Water diversion project drives environmental improvements and provides new jobs for localson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Green industries such as eco-agriculture and tourism are helping to raise living standards along the program’s central route
- Xi: Uproot undesirable work styleson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
General Secretary Xi Jinping warns about the recurrence of undesirable work styles – formalities for formalities’ sake, hedonism, and extravagance.
- Dangerous stunts get thumbs-down from video platformson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Multiple social media and video streaming platforms will limit who can view videos that depict dangerous stunts – and may even prohibit such material – in an effort to discourage imitators.
- Xi: Uproot undesirable work styleson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
General Secretary Xi Jinping warns about the recurrence of undesirable work styles – formalities for formalities’ sake, hedonism, and extravagance.
- Guizhou: Western province looks to the future of big dataon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
While located in the remote southwestern part of China, Guizhou leads the development of Big Data technology in recent years.
- Water diversion project drives environmental improvements and provides new jobs for localson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Green industries such as eco-agriculture and tourism are helping to raise living standards along the program’s central route
- Oldest Nanjing Massacre survivor dies at 100on 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The oldest survivor of the Nanjing Massacre died on Sunday, and fewer than 100 survivors remain, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre said on Monday.
- Oldest Nanjing Massacre survivor dies at 100on 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The oldest survivor of the Nanjing Massacre died on Sunday, and fewer than 100 survivors remain, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre said on Monday.
- Oldest Nanjing Massacre survivor dies at 100on 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The oldest survivor of the Nanjing Massacre died on Sunday, and fewer than 100 survivors remain, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre said on Monday.
- AIIB loans $250m for Beijing coal-to-gas conversionon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announced on Monday a $250 million loan for a natural gas project in Beijing, the bank’s first such investment in China, to help cut coal use and improve air quality in the capital area.
- AIIB loans $250m for Beijing coal-to-gas conversionon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announced on Monday a $250 million loan for a natural gas project in Beijing, the bank’s first such investment in China, to help cut coal use and improve air quality in the capital area.
- AIIB loans $250m for Beijing coal-to-gas conversionon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announced on Monday a $250 million loan for a natural gas project in Beijing, the bank’s first such investment in China, to help cut coal use and improve air quality in the capital area.
- Discovering Yunnan’s Tibetan Plateau – A personal Shangri-Laon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
High in the northwestern uplands of Yunnan lies a popular destination known as Shangri-La since 2001. When Bruce Connolly visited it in 1995, it was called Zhongdian. A town partly fulfilling Bruce’s Tibetan dream.
- Discovering Yunnan’s Tibetan Plateau – A personal Shangri-Laon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
High in the northwestern uplands of Yunnan lies a popular destination known as Shangri-La since 2001. When Bruce Connolly visited it in 1995, it was called Zhongdian. A town partly fulfilling Bruce’s Tibetan dream.
- Water diversion project drives environmental improvements and provides new jobs for localson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Green industries such as eco-agriculture and tourism are helping to raise living standards along the program’s central route
- Emojis frown on corruptionon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
An emojis package highlighting the eight-point austerity rules has become a hit on the internet.
- Xi: Uproot undesirable work styleson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
General Secretary Xi Jinping warns about the recurrence of undesirable work styles – formalities for formalities’ sake, hedonism, and extravagance.
- Xi-style diplomacy brings China closer to worldon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
- Xi-style diplomacy brings China closer to worldon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
- Xi-style diplomacy brings China closer to worldon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
- China to hold annual memorial for Nanjing Massacre victimson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China will hold an annual memorial for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, in the eastern city of Nanjing Wednesday.
- Beijing’s Haidian district halts removal of building signson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Urban management authorities in Beijing’s Haidian district have suspended the removal of signs and billboards from buildings, and have not made a decision when work would resume.
- PLA Navy stations women on Nansha Islands for the 1st timeon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The People’s Liberation Army has sent 10 of its female members to join the garrison guarding the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, according to the PLA Navy.
- PLA Navy stations women on Nansha Islands for the 1st timeon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The People’s Liberation Army has sent 10 of its female members to join the garrison guarding the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, according to the PLA Navy.
- PLA Navy stations women on Nansha Islands for the 1st timeon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The People’s Liberation Army has sent 10 of its female members to join the garrison guarding the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, according to the PLA Navy.
- Forum tackles urban problems for sustainable futureon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A forum tackling the more challenging problems in urban development gathered people in this area on Saturday to raise awareness of greener and more sustainable urban development.
- Satellite lofted for first Arab countryon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first “export” of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.
- More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economyon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.
- Education, health fees among key concernson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China to legislate on preschool education
- Honor mobile phone leading in AI speedon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Many commentators have deemed 2017 to be year one for the artificial intelligence smartphone as iPhone X and Honor V10 launched into the highly competitive but uniform cellphone market. So will an intelligent phone be the next great breakthrough?
- New Party delegation from Taiwan visits mainlandon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The director of the State Council’s Taiwan Affairs Office met with a delegation from Taiwan’s New Party on Monday to promote peaceful development of cross-Straits relations.
- NGO helps epileptic boy realize racing dream in Zhejiangon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
An NGO helped an epileptic boy from eastern China realize his dream to ride a race car on an international circuit on Monday.
- NGO helps epileptic boy realize racing dream in Zhejiangon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
An NGO helped an epileptic boy from eastern China realize his dream to ride a race car on an international circuit on Monday.
- Six killed in Hebei bath house fireon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Six people were killed on Sunday afternoon in a fire at a bath house in Yongnian district of Handan, Hebei province, authorities said on Monday.
- Six killed in Hebei bath house fireon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Six people were killed on Sunday afternoon in a fire at a bath house in Yongnian district of Handan, Hebei province, authorities said on Monday.
- Residents mobilized to protect environment in Tibeton 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Residents of southwest China’s Tibet autonomous region have been mobilized for government-paid patrolling jobs to protect the ecosystem on the “roof of the world.”
- Residents mobilized to protect environment in Tibeton 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Residents of southwest China’s Tibet autonomous region have been mobilized for government-paid patrolling jobs to protect the ecosystem on the “roof of the world.”
- Israeli feels special connection to Harbinon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A young foreign man walks around the city, giving big hugs to the strangers he meets on the streets in Harbin, capital of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province.
- Israeli feels special connection to Harbinon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A young foreign man walks around the city, giving big hugs to the strangers he meets on the streets in Harbin, capital of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province.
- Former Chongqing Party chief under investigationon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Sun Zhengcai, the former Party chief of Chongqing, is being investigated on allegations of bribery, State prosecutors said on Monday.
- Top procuratorate investigates Sun Zhengcaion 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) of China announced on Monday that it has started investigation into Sun Zhengcai, former secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
- Suzhou police catch gang selling fake Herbalife productson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Police in eastern China said on Monday they have smashed an operation that made more than 20 million yuan ($3 million) from selling fake Herbalife products.
- ‘Naughty’ elephant damages two vehicles in SW Chinaon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A wild Asian elephant turned a highway in southwest China’s Yunnan province into its playground, damaging a minibus and a sedan Saturday afternoon.
- ‘Naughty’ elephant damages two vehicles in SW Chinaon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A wild Asian elephant turned a highway in southwest China’s Yunnan province into its playground, damaging a minibus and a sedan Saturday afternoon.
- ‘Naughty’ elephant damages two vehicles in SW Chinaon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A wild Asian elephant turned a highway in southwest China’s Yunnan province into its playground, damaging a minibus and a sedan Saturday afternoon.
- Algerian boy, 12, wins Shenzhen talent conteston 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A 12-year-old Algerian boy was crowned winner of the eighth Shenzhen Expats Chinese Talent Competition on Sunday.
- Algerian boy, 12, wins Shenzhen talent conteston 2026-05-16 at 08:50
A 12-year-old Algerian boy was crowned winner of the eighth Shenzhen Expats Chinese Talent Competition on Sunday.
- Duke Kunshan starts search for bachelor’s degree studentson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Duke Kunshan University, a joint venture between Duke University in the US and China’s Wuhan University, has started to enroll its first class of undergraduate students.
- Duke Kunshan starts search for bachelor’s degree studentson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Duke Kunshan University, a joint venture between Duke University in the US and China’s Wuhan University, has started to enroll its first class of undergraduate students.
- Duke Kunshan starts search for bachelor’s degree studentson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Duke Kunshan University, a joint venture between Duke University in the US and China’s Wuhan University, has started to enroll its first class of undergraduate students.
- Former Chongqing Party chief under investigationon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Sun Zhengcai, the former Party chief of Chongqing, is being investigated on allegations of bribery, State prosecutors said on Monday.
- Former Chongqing Party chief under investigationon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Sun Zhengcai, the former Party chief of Chongqing, is being investigated on allegations of bribery, State prosecutors said on Monday.
- Xi’an security guard dies trying to save suicidal womanon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Police in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, are investigating the death of a security guard who tried to catch a woman who jumped from the 11th floor of a building, Huashang Daily reported on Monday.
- Jack Ma Foundation pledges millions to boost rural educationon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The Jack Ma Foundation has pledged to spend at least 300 million yuan ($45 million) in the next decade to staff rural schools with qualified teachers.
- Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satelliteon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
- New Party delegation from Taiwan visits mainlandon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The director of the State Council’s Taiwan Affairs Office met with a delegation from Taiwan’s New Party on Monday to promote peaceful development of cross-Straits relations.
- Xi stresses nonstop efforts to fight undesirable work styleson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed that the fight against undesirable work styles should not be stopped.
- Xi stresses nonstop efforts to fight undesirable work styleson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed that the fight against undesirable work styles should not be stopped.
- Xi stresses nonstop efforts to fight undesirable work styleson 2026-05-16 at 08:50
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed that the fight against undesirable work styles should not be stopped.
- World’s largest automated container terminal starts operation in Shanghaion 2026-05-16 at 08:50
As part of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, the system can operate completely unmanned.
- World’s largest automated container terminal starts operation in Shanghaion 2026-05-16 at 08:50
As part of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, the system can operate completely unmanned.
- World’s largest automated container terminal starts operation in Shanghaion 2026-05-16 at 08:50
As part of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, the system can operate completely unmanned.
- China launches communication satellite for Algeriaon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China launched Algeria’s first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
- China launches communication satellite for Algeriaon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China launched Algeria’s first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
- China launches communication satellite for Algeriaon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China launched Algeria’s first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
- China launches communication satellite for Algeriaon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
China launched Algeria’s first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
- Top procuratorate investigates Sun Zhengcaion 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) of China announced on Monday that it has started investigation into Sun Zhengcai, former secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
- Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satelliteon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
- Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satelliteon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
- Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satelliteon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
- Autopsy: Jiang suffered several injuries before the fatal stabon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.
- Autopsy: Jiang suffered several injuries before the fatal stabon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.
- Autopsy: Jiang suffered several injuries before the fatal stabon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.
- Asia’s tallest wooden pagoda destroyedon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The 16-story structure was said to be the tallest wooden pagoda in Asia. No casualties were reported in the incident. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
- Asia’s tallest wooden pagoda destroyedon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The 16-story structure was said to be the tallest wooden pagoda in Asia. No casualties were reported in the incident. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
- Asia’s tallest wooden pagoda destroyedon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
The 16-story structure was said to be the tallest wooden pagoda in Asia. No casualties were reported in the incident. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
- Guizhou: Western province looks to the future of big dataon 2026-05-16 at 08:50
While located in the remote southwestern part of China, Guizhou leads the development of Big Data technology in recent years.
- ‘Seismic shift’ toward Aussie orbit likely under Solomon Islands’ new prime ministerby Charley Piringi and Eugene Whong for RFA on 2026-05-15 at 22:53
Experts say that Matthew Wale will be ‘more moderate’ and ‘less enthusiastic’ about China than his predecessors.
- Ending Chinese visa-free travel may hurt Northern Marianas tourism, residents sayby Bryan Manabat for RFA on 2026-05-13 at 13:22
EVS-TAP program makes it easier for Chinese to visit the U.S. territory, but presents security risks, critics say.
- Perspective: Be wary of China twisting Trump’s words during summit with Xi Jinpingby Shohret Hoshur for RFA on 2026-05-12 at 15:26
Beijing has misrepresented statements made by visiting dignitaries to imply support for its repressive policies.
- RFA project on war-torn Myanmar community wins at AAJA Awardson 2026-05-11 at 18:11
Former Radio Free Asia (RFA) journalists Jim Snyder and Gemunu Amarasinghe were named winners at this year’s Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Journalism Excellence Awards.
- Satellite imagery shows Philippine construction on two islands in disputed Spratlysby Noh Jung Min for RFA on 2026-05-08 at 15:30
Experts say the runway and port expansions will increase readiness amid Chinese escalations in the South China Sea.
- Filipino man tells RFA how he spied for China, military says there are moreby Jason Gutierrez for RFA on 2026-05-07 at 20:10
Information that “Danny” sold to Beijing may have led to 2024 Sabina Shoal ramming incident.
- Mira Rapp-Hooperon 2026-05-06 at 21:04
Mira Rapp-Hooper joined RFA’s board in April 2026. An expert on national security and strategy issues in Asia, she currently serves as a partner at The Asia Group, and is a visiting fellow at Brookings Institute. She has held a number of positions at the highest levels of government, including senior director for East Asia and Oceania at the White House’s National Security Council (NSC) and the NSC director for Indo-Pacific strategy. She also previously served as Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
- Olivia Enoson 2026-05-06 at 21:04
Olivia Enos joined RFA’s board in April 2026. She currently serves as a Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute, writing on a wide range of human rights and national security issues in Asia, and as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. She previously worked as Washington Director for the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, and before that as Senior Policy Analyst for Asian Studies at the Heritage Foundation.
- Taiwan minister’s visit to Spratlys: a page out of China’s ‘gray zone’ playbookby Taejun Kang for RFA on 2026-05-05 at 19:02
Using the coast guard, not the navy, in operations at disputed Taiping Island avoids escalation, analysts said.
- Press freedom a ‘fundamental right’: RFA Presidenton 2026-05-04 at 13:20
Shaping a future at peace is unattainable unless people in the most repressed places can access accurate, timely news and information. RFA does just that.
- PNG Prime Minister Marape shores up economic partnerships in Chinaby Harlyne Joku for RFA on 2026-05-01 at 19:28
Experts welcome Chinese investment, but stress environmental and social safeguards are necessary.
- Aung San Suu Kyi transferred to house arrestby RFA Burmese on 2026-04-30 at 17:19
Detained since Myanmar’s 2021 coup, junta sends her to a “designated residence” for the remainder of her sentence.
- Olivia Enos and Mira Rapp-Hooper join RFA’s board of directorson 2026-04-29 at 10:18
RFA, a private nonprofit, today announced the additions of Olivia Enos and Mira Rapp-Hooper to its corporate board of directors.
- Satellite imagery reveals increased activity at North Korean nuclear complexby Noh Jung Min for RFA on 2026-04-28 at 21:38
Steam plumes and construction at Yongbyon suggest Kim Jong Un is making good on his five-year nuclear buildup plan.
- Solomon Islands’ political crisis will ‘not fundamentally change’ ties with Beijingby Eugene Whong for RFA on 2026-04-28 at 00:27
Whether Prime Minister Manele is ousted or not, China’s presence will remain extensive, experts say.
- ASEAN, China unlikely to finalize South China Sea Code of Conduct at upcoming summitby Taejun Kang for RFA on 2026-04-24 at 14:48
Beijing routinely skirts international agreements, so a COC must have enforcement mechanisms, analysts said.
- Heat maps show largest greenhouse farm in North Korea at less than half capacityby Noh Jung Min for RFA on 2026-04-22 at 15:33
The farm was said to be the area’s rebound from severe flooding, but it’s not fully operational, analysts say.
- 2026 Balikatan exercises will highlight Manila’s more ‘active defense posture’by Jason Gutierrez for RFA on 2026-04-21 at 19:08
Experts note that Philippines remains anchored in alliance with US, but will assert more agency over own defense.
- North Korean operatives use fake identities to apply for tech jobsby Jaewoo Park for RFA on 2026-04-20 at 14:02
Some land six-figure jobs to funnel hundreds of millions of dollars back to the regime.
- Award-winning Burmese journalist Shin Daewe released from prisonby RFA Burmese on 2026-04-17 at 17:14
Sentenced to life in prison for buying a video drone, Shin Daewe urged others to pray for those still in prison.











