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UN human rights chief issues damning report on Chinese abuses in Xinjiang

The report by Michelle Bachelet's office says China may have committed 'crimes against humanity.'

Thousands flee fighting between Myanmar junta, Arakan Army in Rakhine

The latest clash was sparked by a military attempt to break through an AA position along a supply route.

North Korean parents fear their children will serve in army’s construction detail

Soldiers who serve their country as builders face years of hard labor on smaller food rations, sources say.

Time’s running out

Lao villagers reject offer for land lost to ‘Smart City’ project

Oudomxay province residents say they support development but want new plots to farm and enough money to restart.

Filipina children’s crusader, 3 others to receive Asia’s most prestigious prize

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation will honor the winners at a ceremony in November.

Chinese police crack down on petitioners, dissidents ahead of 20th party congress

Critics of the regime are warned against posting to social media or giving interviews to foreign media.

Taiwan author hits back over book ban, saying she is proud to be banned in China

Chinese schools have been banning any texts that don't sing the praises of the ruling Chinese Communist Party.

Six bodies found in boat carrying Rohingya drifting off Myanmar coast

There were 59 survivors although a baby has reportedly since died.

Taiwan’s president orders ‘strong measures’ as troops fire at Chinese drone

Tsai Ing-wen told the military to take whatever steps were necessary to defend the country.

Ha Tinh province revokes decision to establish a local Generals Association

Critics say the move goes against the constitutional rights of freedom of speech, assembly and association.

Myanmar junta forces said to have burned tens of thousands of homes

Most of the torched houses are in hotbeds of resistance, but many civilians have been caught up in the conflict.

US official warns Taiwanese they may face similar fate as Uyghurs in China

In Taipei, Nury Turkel, chairman of commission on religious freedom, urges Taiwan to study the Uyghur genocide.

Lao villagers welcome minimal impact of solar project

Supporters say the environmental, social and economic costs are preferable to hydropower.

As North Korea struggles, a renewed focus on loyalty

Sources say the government is cracking down to ensure allegiance to leader Kim Jong Un.