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Asia Cast for Wednesday 17th March

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Official statement deepens mystery of Chinese lawyer’s status;
- Chinese reporters told to ignore ‘unusual statements’ by political representatives; and
- Vietnam releases high profile human rights activist .
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day
[audio]
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Our SOH focus on China is next
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The fate or whereabouts of [...]

Asia Cast for Monday 15th March

Posted by Daniel Teng on Monday, March 15th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Food expert exposes food-safety problems in China;
- Over 100,000 chickens culled in Bangladesh bird flu outbreak; and
- Taliban target U.S. NATO forces in recent blast.
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day
[Audio]
For more information please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org.
Our SOH focus on China is next
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Chairman of the Grain Association in Guangshui [...]

Asia Cast for Sunday 14th March

Posted by richc on Sunday, March 14th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- China’s suppression of media freedom spreads across Asia;
- US releases annual human rights report; and
- Bangkok braced for anti-government protests.
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day
[audio]
For more information please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org.
But first we bring you a special update on Era Baru Radio, our media partner in Indonesia.
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Indonesia’s Communications [...]

Asia Cast for Wednesday 10th March

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Unprecedented news editorial punished by Chinese regime;
- Secret Cold War deal between Japan and U.S. confirmed; and
- Myanmar law expels Suu Kyi from democratic league.
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day
[Audio]
For more information please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org.
Our SOH focus on China is next
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An editorial published in 13 Chinese newspapers [...]

Asia Cast for Tuesday 9th March

Posted by richc on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Chinese regime continues harassment to Shen Yun families;
- Thailand vows to prevent protest violence; and
- Australia says Sydney air quality to worsen.
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day
[Audio]
For more information please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org.
Our SOH focus on China is next
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An overseas Falun Gong investigative group believes that the husband [...]

Asia Cast for Saturday 6th March

Posted by richc on Saturday, March 6th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin
- Flower story sparks controversy for Chinese state media;
- Strong earthquake strikes off Indonesia; and
- Aboriginal singer wins prestigious Sidney Myer award.
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day.
[audio]
For more information please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org.
Our SOH focus on China is next
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Chinese state media reported on the rare spotting of the Udumbara [...]

Asia Cast for Thursday 4th March

Posted by Chris Thomas on Thursday, March 4th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- China’s household registration system criticised by media;
- Newest attack on Nepal media; and
- Australians evacuated from flooded town.
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day
[Audio]
For more information, please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org.
Our SOH focus on China is next
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Thirteen newspapers in China have taken the unusual step of publishing a joint editorial, [...]

Asia Cast for Sunday 28th February

Posted by richc on Sunday, February 28th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Will China’s property bubble burst?;
- Tsunami sweeps across Pacific from Chile; and
- Sri Lanka moves to protect sea turtles.
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day
[audio]
For more information please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org.
Our SOH focus on China is next
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Chinese property experts have said Beijing’s policy towards the country’s property market may [...]

Asia Cast for Wednesday 24th February

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Chinese Petitioners in Hunan Province, beware;
- Chinese regime throws birthday party for Mugabe; and
- Australian PM warns of major terror threat.
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day
[audio]
For more information please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org.
Our SOH focus on China is next
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Victims of injustice in China’s Hunan Province are being threatened with [...]

Asia Cast for Thursday 18th February

Posted by Chris Thomas on Thursday, February 18th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Investigator into Sichuan earthquake “tofu buildings” convicted;
- Muslim separatists in Philippines reject power-share proposal; and
- Foreign student survey finds Australia racist.
But first we have our Shen Yun quote of the day
[audio]
For more information please visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org.
Our SOH focus on China is next
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Famous environmentalist Tan Zuoren has been sentenced to a five year [...]