China

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90-day mission

The crew stayed at the Tiangong space station, conducting spacewalks and scientific experiments

Uyghur Tribunal concludes, ignoring China's tantrums

The database of evidence that the Uyghur Tribunal collected is considered the most comprehensive on the issue

China orders gaming giants to cut 'effeminate' content

Tencent and NetEase told to stop targeting profits and regulate media representations of men

New bishop installed in China under Sino-Vatican deal

Wuhan Diocese was without a bishop since Bishop Bernardine Dong Guangqing died in May 2007

China takes aim at entertainment industry

Celebrity fan clubs, online gaming and LGBTQ groups have been targeted to promote socialist values

China orders Christians to pray for communist martyrs

Chinese Christians are banned from honoring their own martyrs and praying to them

Vatican should talk to China — but not at any price

Any dialogue with Beijing must include a robust focus on human rights and a fierce defense of religious freedom and human dignity

Pope wants to continue dialogue with China despite challenges

Pope Francis describes Cardinal Agostino Casaroli, former Vatican secretary of state, as an inspirational figure

China bans exams for 6-year-olds in education reform

Ministry says the pressure on pupils from a young age harms their mental and physical health

Rewards for spying on 'illegal religious activities' in China

Chinese cities and counties introduce cash incentives for residents who report on unauthorized religious activities

Christians jailed, children detained in China

Early Rain Covenant Church members have faced pressure from the Chinese regime for years

China reports zero local virus cases as Delta spread falls

National Health Commission data shows local infections returned to zero after a five week battle

Vatican to require vaccination proof or negative Covid test

Myanmar shutdown marks grim year for internet freedom

Indonesian Catholics pray for peace in Afghanistan

Malaysian transgender activist arrested in Thailand

Food shortage hits Lao villagers amid Covid-19 lockdown

Korean Church offers love and care to migrant communities