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Chen Guangcheng's nephew could face death penalty 24 May 2012

Channel 4 News Asia Correspondent John Sparks blogs on the fate of Chen Guangcheng's family - the Chinese dissident's nephew is in jail and could face the death penalty.

The friendly face of China's secret police 22 May 2012

For a group of undercover policemen, they were certainly fashionably dressed.

World China activist Chen heads for US 19 May 2012 John Sparks

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has been allowed to leave China for the US following a diplomatic crisis surrounding his stay at the US embassy.

Why Chen's US exile is not yet a done deal 06 May 2012

China and the US have been negotiating over Chen Guangcheng's future after the self-educated lawyer sought the protection of the Americans in their embassy last week. As part of a still-evolving deal,

World / China Chen can study abroad, says China 04 May 2012 Channel 4 News

China says that the blind dissident Chen Guangcheng can apply to study abroad, suggesting a possible resolution to the country's diplomatic crisis with the United States.

Aung San Suu Kyi: principles and practicalities 02 May 2012

John Sparks blogs on Aung San Suu Kyi's decision to back down in a dispute over the wording of the country¿s parliamentary oath.

Standing up for human rights in Thailand 30 April 2012

Chiranuch Premchaiporn faces a jail-term of up to 50 years prison for "defaming, insulting, or threatening" Thailand¿s royal family under the country¿s ultra-strict "lese-majeste" laws.

Confidence Problems in Asia 19 April 2012

Channel 4 News Asia Correspondent, John Sparks, on India's growing military capabilities, and how it affects the region.

World / Cambodia London Paralympics: where is Cambodia? 16 April 2012 Channel 4 News

With thousands of disabled athletes across Cambodia, the nation should be a powerhouse of talent for London's Paralympic Games. So why are they on the sidelines? Channel 4 News explores.

North Korea's embarrassing failure 13 April 2012

According the state propagandists in Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or North Korea to the rest of us), this year was going to be big and glorious. So it was rather surprising to see an officia

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