Eyes on Asia

China’s treatment of the Uyghurs of Xinjiang draws sanctions, which prompt retaliation and a consumer boycott from Beijing. Eyes on Asia this week examines the fallout. And in the South China Sea, we look at two ships — one from the China Coast Guard (CCG), the other from Vietnam — maneuvering and shadowing each other in the South China Sea for weeks, vying for position near the disputed Paracel Islands.With RFA journalists Paul Eckert, Giang Nguyen, Alim Seytoff and Zach Haver.More on "A Dangerous Dance" in the South China Sea: https://bit.ly/dangerousdance

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China’s “Wolf Warrior” diplomats have discarded the usual diplomatic tools in favor of slinging bombastic insults. Eyes on Asia this week examines how the hyper-nationalism is playing internationally. And in Vietnam, RFA looks at the disturbing case of a dissident who has been transferred to a mental health institution for refusing to speak to his interrogators. With RFA journalists Mat Pennington, Paul Eckert, Rita Cheng and Giang Nguyen.

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Eyes on Asia digs into life under martial law in Yangon, as the military resorts to shocking brutality to quell protests against Myanmar's military coup. And RFA's Mandarin Service chief reflects on a visit to her native Taiwan, which faces political interference, fake news campaigns and military threats from China. With RFA journalists Mat Pennington, Paul Eckert, Kyaw Min Htun and Nadia Tsao.

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On Eyes on Asia this week, we take a musical journey with Cambodian refugees who are using songs to voice dissent against Prime Minister Hun Sen. And an RFA Uyghur journalist reflects on the origins and impact of China's crackdown that has transformed his own life and led to the detention of close relatives in Xinjiang. Featuring RFA journalists Mat Pennington, Paul Eckert, Vuthy Huot and Eset Sulaiman.

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We look at what life is like in Yangon after the bloodiest week since Myanmar's military coup. And in Hong Kong, we follow the court drama as 47 pro-democrat activists are charged with consipiracy as Beijing tightens its grip over the territory. Features RFA journalists Mat Pennington, Min Mitchell, Kaman Lau and an RFA Burmese service reporter in Myanmar.

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We look at the complex relationship between China and Myanmar in the aftermath of Myanmar's military coup. And we examine the recent national election in the one-party state of Laos, and why it's not quite as boring as it seems. Featuring RFA journalists Mat Pennington, Paul Eckert, Min Mitchell and Ounkeo Souksavanh.

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Myanmar's military held its first news conference since the coup. "Eyes on Asia" speaks to the Radio Free Asia reporter who put the junta's spokesman on the spot. And we discuss the death of a political prisoner in Tibet who was a source of information to the outside world. Featuring RFA journalists Mat Pennington, Paul Eckert, Aye Aye Mon and Kalden Lodoe.

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The shooting of a young woman during protests has deepened anger at Myanmar's coup leaders. In "Eyes on Asia" this week we discuss the downward direction of the crisis since the military took power two weeks ago, amid fears of growing violence and a prolonged Internet blackout. We also look at Clubhouse, the online forum that briefly enabled free debate among Chinese-speakers and spooked Beijing. Featuring RFA journalists Mat Pennington, Paul Eckert, Kyaw Min Htun and Yun Wang.

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Eyes On Asia focuses this week on Myanmar and how its people are using pots, pans and VPN apps to wage civil disobedience against a military coup. We also look at how Myanmar's neighbors are reacting to this crisis for democracy on their doorstep. Featuring RFA journalists Mat Pennington, Paul Eckert and Kyaw Min Htun, and Kate Beddall from BenarNews.This podcast was recorded Feb. 5. The next day, Myanmar cut internet and phone access, escalating the crisis.

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Myanmar's military has seized power in a coup, upending the country's transition to democracy. In "Eyes on Asia" this week, we learn the latest from RFA Burmese Service. We also look at the latest moves by Kim Jong Un as North Korea faces an economic crisis and a new U.S. administration. Featuring RFA journalists Mat Pennington, Paul Eckert, Kyaw Min Htun and Hee Jung Yang.

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