Archive for the 'press freedom' Category

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 Tuesday 16th March

Posted by richc on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Beijing’s political conferences branded as waste of money;
- Chinese interference with Indonesian media investigated; and
- Pacific battered by cyclones.
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 award winning Chinese journalist has branded Chinas two most important annual political [...]

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 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 Wednesday 3rd March

Posted by Chris Thomas on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Three charged in new case of tainted milk in China;
- Tibetans mark anniversary of 1959 uprising; and
- Australian aborigines to debate nuclear waste dump on tribal land.
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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Three employees from Shanghai Panda [...]

Asia Cast for Tuesday 23rd February

Posted by richc on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Shen Yun performer’s husband thought abducted;
- Chinese regime named as world’s top jailer of journalists; and
- Australian document warns of terrorist threat from within.
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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The Chinese regime has interfered with several Chinese [...]

Asia Cast for Thursday 4th February

Posted by Chris Thomas on Thursday, February 4th, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- International report highlights China’s crackdown on media;
- China increases security in calm Xinjiang region; and
- Disgruntled Australian injures 15 in insurance office 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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The International Federation of Journalists has released a report [...]

Asia Cast for Monday 1st February

Posted by Daniel Teng on Monday, February 1st, 2010
 
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In this Bulletin…
- Moderate earthquake hits China’s Sichuan Province;
- Taiwan prepares to power up Asia’s biggest solar plant; and
- Concern for missing Sri Lankan journalist.
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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Human rights groups are protesting the sentencing of a Chinese [...]