China
China says US wants trade talks, Beijing open to discussions
China’s commerce ministry says President Trump must cancel tariffs.
Vietnam
Vietnam leader’s conciliatory tone on 50th war anniversary fuels hope but skepticism
Former boat people welcome To Lam’s unusually soft remarks on former South Vietnam but say action is needed.
China
Protests by unpaid Chinese workers spread amid factory closures
Workers demand back wages from companies impacted by steep U.S. tariffs and an economic slowdown in China.
China
35 years on, Chinese man seeks justice for ‘stolen’ medical college dreams
Xi Nan passed the gaokao exam in 1990 but wasn’t admitted; he’s now seeking justice after his imposter was exposed.
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Asia
Global press freedom ebbs to a new low
Financial challenges, authoritarian governments are sources of unrelenting pressure on independent reporting.
Myanmar
Reporters’ group calls for release of Myanmar journalist jailed for 5 years
Than Htike Myint was arrested on terrorism charges for call records on his phone, his employer said.
China
Police arrest family of wanted Hong Kong activist, media say
Anna Kwok’s father and brother were accused of managing her funds.
Myanmar
Health workers say disease on rise in Myanmar as aid cuts bite
The cuts are hurting efforts to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and HIV.
Uyghur
Uyghur activists condemn Harvard over training for sanctioned China group
Health training program continued after U.S. sanctions over repression in Xinjiang.
Myanmar
Myanmar junta chief urges workers to find jobs domestically amid labor shortage
The war-torn nation has seen an exodus of laborers since the 2021 coup amid conflict, conscription and low wages.
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