Uyghur
US House committee passes Uyghur Policy Act, again
Bipartisan bill is the latest U.S. legislative effort to pressure China and protect the rights of Uyghurs.
Myanmar
As UN appeals for $275M for quake-hit Myanmar, China weighs in with major donation
China’s offer of $137 million donation doubles existing global pledges.
China
China’s Xi hikes US tariffs, seeks to bolster relations with Southeast Asian nations
The Chinese leader will visit Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia next week.
China
Facebook’s Zuckerberg oversaw censorship tool for China: whistleblower
Meta compromised U.S. national security and freedom of speech to establish businesses in China, whistleblower says
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China
Shipments from Chinese ports slow as US tariffs bite
Businessmen in southern China report that containers are piling up in Shanghai, Guangdong.
Laos
New mega-dam takes shape on the Mekong River in Laos
Rare footage shows major dam construction near the historic Lao city of Luang Prabang.
China
EXPLAINED: Four key questions about the US-China tariff war
Tariffs can protect emerging or important industries but also raises costs for everyday goods, businesses.
Tibet
Vigil, prayer and protest demand probe into death of Tibetan Buddhist leader
Tibetan activists scuffle with police at the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, devotees held vigil in Dharamsala
Asia
Despite tariff reprieve, Southeast Asian nations still on an economic knife edge
An expert warned Vietnam’s economy will slump if a threatened 46% U.S. tariff is implemented.
Myanmar
Insurgent army executes 5 civilians in northern Myanmar
An insurgent army in northern Myanmar publicly executed five convicted criminals, including a Chinese citizen.
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