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But concerns remain over the fate of the Chinese activist's nephew, who is being held on what some call trumped-up charges.

Gun-toting security forces open fire at a land grab protest in eastern Cambodia.

Democratic reforms in Burma are not yet irreversible, the opposition leader says.

US official says relations with Vietnam hinge on improving its rights record.

Chinese authorities move to restrict expressions of Tibetan culture and identity.

Real estate in the Lao capital explodes in value.

The activist wonders when he will be able to leave China for the US as promised.

Villagers in southeastern China say corrupt officials stole from their compensation packages.

Beijing says the British prime minister's meeting with the spiritual leader 'seriously' interfered with China's internal affairs.

The World Uyghur Congress’s biennial meeting opens in Japan.

South Korea's leader makes a rare visit to Burma.

Hundreds of girls in Laos have been trafficked in China over the last two years.

Honoring Cambodian environmentalist Chut Wutty, supporters patrol the forest where he was killed.

Supporters gather in the forest in southern Cambodia's Koh Kong province to remember environmentalist Chut Wutty.

Police detain and beat guests of Chinese activist Qin Yongmin's marriage celebration.

Thirty-six Uyghurs say their family members have been missing since the Urumqi riots in July 2009.

Thousands demonstrate over alleged malpractice at a privately-owned clinic in southwestern China.

Consumption caps will spur cheating, analysts say.

Tour companies in China halt their services as tensions heat up over a disputed island.

Villagers are beaten while being evicted from their homes to make way for an industrial park.