Following the demolition of two massive Buddha statues, Chinese authorities in Tibet have initiated a massive ‘re-education’ campaign.
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What We Know About Russian Oligarchs’ Secret Finances
ICIJ investigations over the years have uncovered massive money movements by prominent Russians close to President Vladimir Putin.
How The Olympic Doping Scandal Has Been Covered In Russia
Despite winning gold and silver medals in the recent Winter Olympic women’s figure skating competition, there was no joy in Russia.
China And Russia Are Arming The Myanmar Junta
The military junta in Myanmar is still receiving fighters jets and armored vehicles used against civilians since last year’s coup.
How China’s Economic Power Leads To Self-Censorship In Hollywood
Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel argues that today’s Hollywood blockbusters are now tailored to appeal to Chinese audiences.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Faces 15 More Years In Prison
Russia pro-democracy activist Alexei Navalny is facing another set of charges that could add 15 more years to his prison sentence.
How Bots And Fake Accounts Push China’s Vision of Olympics
China is hosting the Winter Olympics. Online, the country’s propagandists have promoted a vision of the Games free of hostility or controversy.
North Koreans Face Repatriation From Russia
The number of incidents in which North Korean defectors in Russia are being carted away for possible repatriation is on the rise.
In Latin America’s New Cold War, Will China Lift Up Autocrats?
HE Ou Jianhong and Nayib Bukele of El Salvador recently traded praises raising questions about China’s motives in Latin America.
Vietnam Blocking Movements Of Human Rights Activists
Vietnam’s human rights situation is deteriorating. New measures are aimed at activists and are intended to stifle human rights activism.