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Two Tibetans self-immolate in Lhasa: is protest spreading?

Two Tibetans set themselves on fire Sunday in the first such protests against Chinese rule in Lhasa, the tightly controlled Tibetan capital. At least 34 Tibetans have self-immolated since March 2011.
Why Voice of America is losing to voice of communist China – at home and abroad

With funding and program cuts, Washington is crippling the truth-telling Voice of America broadcasts in China. Meanwhile, Beijing is aggressively expanding its media campaign to spread untruths – broadcasting from American soil. America can't afford to let the VOA go silent.
Chinese police shoot three in Tibet amid protests

One was killed and two others wounded by the police.
Don't let Voice of America broadcasts go static

Voice of America (VOA), the jewel in America's public diplomacy effort abroad, is set to be streamlined. Some programs can be downsized. But VOA is in the national interest, especially as Russia, China, and Iran expand state-supported media. Cuts should be handled with care.
On China, by Henry Kissinger

Kissinger is convinced that China must be dealt with through compromise.
South Korean farmers assess fallout of major outbreak of foot and mouth disease

An outbreak of foot and mouth disease has plunged the South Korean farming sector into crisis mode, threatening the livelihoods of a generation of farmers and hitting consumers.
Terrorism & Security
North Korea's heir apparent Kim Jong-un appears with father Kim Jong-il at military parade

Despite backing of key Workers' Party officials, Kim Jong-un seems to be unpopular among North Korean citizens.
Everything Is Broken

A journalist’s coverage of the May 2008 tropical cyclone that killed more than 100,000 Burmese offers the best available picture of contemporary life in Burma.
Southeast Asia: a correspondent's Vietnam revisited 35 years after the fall of Saigon

Every conflict has its own scribes. Southeast Asia's had a singular take.
Flip side to China's censorship at home: more PR in America

Even as China cracks down on dissidents and the Internet, Beijing ramps up efforts to sway opinion in the US and elsewhere.
When China Rules the World

Is China set to displace the US as the new global superpower?
In the war of ideas, Uncle Sam’s voice must be heard

With a new board, government broadcasters like Voice of America could thrive again.
Mongolia: a democratic breakthrough?

Mongolia was once considered among the least likely of former communist nations to make a successful transition to democracy. But it now holds regular national elections and its economy is poised for growth.
The Generalissimo

Chiang Kai-shek has been unfairly condemned by history, argues a new biography.
Why China's ethnic riots help the Communist Party

Official media depicted the country's dominant Han as victims, a useful unifier in a down economy.
Postcards from Tomorrow Square

James Fallows offers insightful reporting on the rise of China.
Charter 08 worries China

Police have detained activists behind the democracy petition, which has drawn diverse support.
Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China

A compelling portrait of China's new working class.
Spotlight on China, darkness in Tibet

Tibet is shouting. But China isn't listening.
Spotlight on China, darkness in Tibet

Tibet is shouting. But China isn't listening.
Police keep tight lid on Tibet after protests

The region sees its biggest demonstrations in 20 years.
Terrorism & Security
Violence breaks out at protests in Tibet

Chinese news agency confirms fires set by protesters. Other sources report injuries, shots fired.
Burma's censors monitor Internet, newspapers - and poets

The regime has watched the media more closely since last September's uprising by monks.