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Radio Free Asia Resumes Critical Broadcasts in Mandarin, Tibetan, Uyghur

2/20/2026

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Radio Free Asia (RFA) resumed broadcasts in Mandarin, Tibetan, and Uyghur after funding cuts by the Trump administration forced a halt.
CEO Bay Fang announced the return and emphasized the importance of independent reporting in these regions.
The resumption followed private contracting for transmission services.
RFA has been recognized for exposing human rights abuses, particularly against Uyghur Muslims.
Mandarin content is currently available online, with plans to restore regular broadcasts.

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Radio Free Asia (RFA) resumed broadcasts in Mandarin, Tibetan, and Uyghur after funding cuts by the Trump administration forced a halt.
CEO Bay Fang announced the return and emphasized the importance of independent reporting in these regions.
The resumption followed private contracting for transmission services.
RFA has been recognized for exposing human rights abuses, particularly against Uyghur Muslims.
Mandarin content is currently available online, with plans to restore regular broadcasts.