Click Here Mic Drop: America’s soft power in Asia – unplugged
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May 9, 2025 Bay Fang, President of Radio Free Asia, sheds light on the organization's crucial role in delivering uncensored news, especially in the wake of significant events like the Tiananmen Square massacre. She discusses the dangers journalists face in authoritarian regimes and the impact of U.S. policy changes on human rights in China. Fang also highlights the challenges presented by government censorship during the COVID-19 crisis and the ongoing fight for press freedom, all while sharing personal stories from the Uyghur community.
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RFA Leads News, Reveals Atrocities
- RFA reporters don't just follow news cycles, they frequently lead and expose major human rights issues.
- Their reporting serves as critical primary source material for global media and human rights organizations.
Cell Phone Reveals Massacre
- A villager found a soldier's dropped cell phone with evidence of atrocities in Burma.
- RFA verified and broke the news of a massacre in the village of Sagang.
Uyghur Detentions Uncovered by Reporting
- RFA uncovered the mass detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang by intensive reporting and calling numerous police stations.
- Their work changed U.S. policy recognizing the situation as genocide.