Video: China pressures Bangkok gallery to remove Uyghur, Tibetan, Hong Kong artwork

A Bangkok gallery is pressured — at China’s request — to remove and redact artwork about Beijing’s treatment of Uyghurs, Tibetans and Hong Kongers from an exhibit on authoritarian governments, according to a report by the Reuters news agency. Video: China pressures Bangkok gallery to remove Uyghur, Tibetan, Hong Kong artworkIn what the artists called the latest attempt by Beijing to silence critics overseas, the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Center changed multiple works by artists in exile in the exhibit on authoritarian governments collaborating across borders. According to Reuters, works removed included a multimedia installation by a Tibetan artist, while other pieces had been altered, with the words “Hong Kong”, “Tibet” and “Uyghur” redacted, along with the names of the artists. Artists names are redacted following what the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Center (BACC) said in an email was ‘pressure from the Chinese Embassy’, at the exhibition titled ‘Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity’ in Bangkok, Aug. 7, 2025.(Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters) Sai, co-founder of Myanmar Peace Museum, the organization that put together the exhibition, said the removed pieces included Tibetan and Uyghur flags and postcards featuring Chinese President Xi Jinping, as well as a postcard depicting links between China and Israel. Earlier this year Thailand repatriated 40 Uyghurs to China. U.N. experts had warned they would be at risk of torture, ill-treatment and irreparable harm. Reporting by Reuters We are : Investigative Journalism Reportika Investigative Reports Daily Reports Interviews Surveys Reportika

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Philippines, India conduct joint exercises in South China Sea

Indian and Philippine naval crews sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea, officials said on Monday, one of several joint exercises the Philippine navy has held to counter China’s far-reaching maritime claims. The two-day joint sail included three Indian ships. It began on Sunday, a day before Philippine Prime Minister Ferdinand Marcos left for a five-day state visit to New Delhi that will include talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Before departing, Marcos lauded the two countries’ “shared values” and “steadfastness in upholding international maritime law.” China claims almost all of the South China Sea, a critical shipping route that’s also partially claimed by Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, despite an international arbitration court in 2016 ruling that its assertions had “no legal basis.” Beijing did not accept the ruling. A spokesperson for China’s military on Monday said that Chinese ships had conducted patrols in the South China Sea during the same period as the joint exercises. The spokesperson said those patrols were “routine,” but said that the joint exercises “disrupted regional peace and stability.” The Philippines has pressed its claims over the disputed waterway in recent months, enacting new laws, pushing for a maritime code of conduct, and considering new international lawsuits. Since 2023, it has conducted joint exercises with partners including the U.S., Japan, Australia, France and Canada. This year, Manila and Beijing have expressed their quarrel in the physical world — with each country’s coast guard unfurling a flag on a contested sandbank in April — and in cyberspace, jousting over a Google Maps update labeling part of the waterway the “West Philippine Sea.” Includes reporting from Agence France-Presse and Reuters. We are : Investigative Journalism Reportika Investigative Reports Daily Reports Interviews Surveys Reportika

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In Conversation with Tenzyn Zöchbauer, the Executive Director of Tibet Initiative Deutschland

Since 1989, Tibet Initiative Deutschland (TID) has been a powerful voice for Tibetan self-determination and human rights in Europe. In this in-depth interview, the Executive Director reflects on how TID has evolved into one of Europe’s most influential Tibet advocacy organizations—shaping German foreign policy debates, exposing China’s transnational repression, and amplifying Tibetan voices in the digital age. From fighting cultural genocide through awareness campaigns on colonial boarding schools to building international coalitions, TID continues to champion Tibetan rights despite growing global challenges.

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FAKE NEWS MENACE by The New York Times and CNN

In a polarized media landscape, The New York Times and CNN have faced accusations of spreading misleading information. This report examines ten instances where these outlets were criticized for inaccurate or biased reporting, from the Hunter Biden laptop story to the Covington Catholic incident. Supported by retractions, lawsuits, and contradictory evidence, these cases highlight the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity and the importance of critical media consumption.

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‘Trees Not Tesla’: Australian City’s Protest Sparks Debate Over Environment and Elon Musk

In Tonsley, Australia, the “Trees Not Teslas” campaign fights to save 60 trees from Tesla’s proposed battery recycling facility. With 95% of public submissions opposing the plan, activists cite environmental concerns and Elon Musk’s controversial image, while the council emphasizes job creation. The proposal awaits state approval amid growing tensions.

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