Closing Radio Free Asia’s Uyghur Service marks the end of an era, but “Bitter Winter” and others will continue to tell the truth about the Uyghur genocide.
Human Rights
Macau’s Silent Chill: The Arrest of Au Kam San and the Unseen Repression
In the “special administrative region” caricatured as “Asia’s Las Vegas,” persecution of pro-democracy activists seldom receives international attention.
USCIRF Publishes Report on Religious Repression in Iran
Since the 12-day war with Israel and the United States, a bad situation has become even worse.
“Crippled from the Top”: Why Chinese Authoritarianism Is Bad for the Economy Too
In a new book, renowned historian Wu Si debunks the myth that the CCP’s totalitarianism hinders human rights but promotes economic growth.
Dissolving Religious Corporations in Japan: Constitutional Problems. 2. Freedom of Religion as a Superior Human Right
The unique status of religious freedom among human rights implies that religions should be able to self-organize and be granted tax exemptions.
Transplant Facilities Greatly Expanded in Xinjiang—For More Organ Harvesting?
By 2030, Xinjiang will build six more specialized hospitals. Why, given that the region has a very low organ donation rate?
Pakistan: Weaponizing Blasphemy Laws for Stealing Land and Property
Sometimes, false accusations arise because neighbors covet the accused’s belongings.
The Day That Ignited the Flame of Freedom: A Personal Memory of the June 15 Uyghur Student Demonstration
In 1988, the Uyghur people decided that enough was enough. June 15 is not just a date—it represents honor, courage, and resistance. A personal memory.
“Reversed Front: Bonfire” in Hong Kong: Play a Mobile Game, Go to Jail
Why is the CCP so fearful of what is, after all, just a humorous game about the conflict between China and “separatists”?
China Uses Artificial Intelligence to Eliminate References to the Tiananmen Square Massacre
Documents leaked to Australia’s ABC reveal an unprecedented effort to erase any mention of, or even reference to, the tragedy.