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Activists Protest China’s Xi Even Before He Arrives at APEC

Protesters in San Francisco are voicing pro-democracy and human rights concerns that are rarely heard in China.

China’s Health Authorities Launch Anti-corruption Campaign

At least 176 hospital presidents and party secretaries have been targeted in 2023, more than twice the number in 2022, according to the Global Times report.

China Halts Publication of Youth Unemployment Report as Numbers Hit Record High

Hong Kong App Offering Directory of Pro-Democracy Businesses Goes Dark

App’s disappearance comes in the same week authorities arrested five people in Hong Kong allegedly affiliated with the app and issued warrants for the arrest of eight activists now overseas

Fiji Revaluating Ties With China, Main US Indo-Pacific Rival 

Remarks about policing agreement with Beijing were Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's latest indication that the deal signed by his predecessor is under reappraisal

Interview: Pastor Billy Chang Describes California Church Shooting

Former Pastor Billy Chang was at the May 15, 2022, service in Laguna Hills, Calif., when a gunman opened fire on Taiwanese members of a Presbyterian church. He spoke with VOA's Mandarin service and described the attack.

At Least 25 Dead in Massive China Flooding

Forecasters are predicting more intense rain for the country’s central Henan province

Burmese Expert: China Helping Military Establish Cyber Firewall

Beijing denies reports that it is providing equipment, expertise to Burmese military that overthrew elected government headed by de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi