Tag: China
Lao trafficking victims describe ‘hellish’ Myanmar ordeal
In Myanmar, the trafficking victims were forced by their Chinese bosses to work as scammers, using chat apps to extract money from victims
China stagnates as Indonesia, Malaysia slip in climate ranking
Southeast Asia’s biggest emitter Indonesia dropped to the 36th position, with a low rating in GHG emissions and climate policy categories.
China slams ‘smearing’ of Belt and Road project after Italy withdraws
"China firmly opposes smearing and undermining of cooperation on the joint construction of the Belt and Road"
China requires job applicants in Tibet to denounce Dalai Lama
A Tibetan resident told RFA that it is difficult for college graduates in the regional capital Lhasa to find jobs
Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China...
As many as 40 civilian boats would participate in the convoy, which will conduct its trip from December 10 to 12
Report: Hundreds of mosques in China converted or closed since 2018
Radio Free Asia reported in 2021 that between 400 and 500 mosques faced closure in Ningxia, which had 4,203 mosques as of 2014
China’s top patriotic bishop stresses unity, sinicization to guide evangelization
Sinicization is a process by which religious practice is enculturated into the context of Chinese society so that it is assimilated within the local customs
4 Tibetans sentenced to prison for 2nd time for religious activities
They were detained until July 2023, when they were released, though it is not known why they were freed
Thailand backs away from Chinese police patrol plan amid furor
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Monday there was no plan to station Chinese police in the country for joint patrols.
Beijing prelate visits Hong Kong diocese
Cardinal Chow expressed hope for more intense collaborations and exchanges among Catholic communities in Hong Kong, Beijing
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