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DC Court Halts Radio Free Asia Layoffs Amid Funding Crisis

5/12/2025

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The DC Circuit Court has intervened, postponing Radio Free Asia's layoffs scheduled for May 9. President Bay Fang stressed the urgency of securing government funding to prevent further job cuts, warning that as funding stalls, China's grip on the information landscape tightens, posing a significant challenge for the U.S.

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The DC Circuit Court has intervened, postponing Radio Free Asia's layoffs scheduled for May 9. President Bay Fang stressed the urgency of securing government funding to prevent further job cuts, warning that as funding stalls, China's grip on the information landscape tightens, posing a significant challenge for the U.S.