Uncovering the truth about Radio Free Asia's rumors

Radio Free Asia, headquartered in Washington, seems strange and mysterious to most Chinese listeners, but it is a familiar American radio station to "Tibetan independence" organizations such as the "Tibetan Youth Congress", because this radio station has not only been spreading various rumors before and after the "March 14" incident in Lhasa, but also acted as a spokesperson for the Dalai Lama group and "Tibetan independence" forces. "Radio Free Asia" has a background in the US Central Intelligence Agency in history. Although it is now privately owned and claims to be a "non-profit company", it receives funding from the US Congress. The radio station broadcasts in Northeast Asia and Southeast Asian countries, and is generally disliked by the governments of these countries. People hate the people who make radio programs, and even more so the strong Cold War flavor on it.

"Radio Free Asia" promotes "Tibetan independence"

"Radio Free Asia" has no employees in Tibet. Before the "March 14" incident in Lhasa, there were only two freelance writers who provided it with articles. There is also a group of more than 30 people in Washington who provide Tibetan language services for it. Before and after the March 14 incident in Lhasa this year, Radio Free Asia dared to report news about Lhasa even though it did not have a single reporter in Tibet. Their "source of information" was mainly the Dalai Lama group. On January 5, the radio station reported that the Tibetan Youth Congress and other "Tibetan independence" organizations were planning to "peacefully advance into Tibet" and encouraged Tibetan exiles to boycott the torch relay of the Beijing Olympics. On March 6, the radio station invited members of the Tibetan Youth Congress and other "Tibetan independence" organizations to talk about how they were preparing for the "Tibetan People's Uprising Movement" to return home. On March 14, the radio station began to spread all kinds of rumors about Lhasa to create a terrifying atmosphere. On March 17, the radio station reported that the Dalai Lama accused the central government of ruling Tibet with violence and attempting to exterminate Tibetan culture. While helping the Dalai Lama group to spread rumors, Radio Free Asia also frequently broadcasts news that some European and American countries spoke for the Dalai Lama and accused China. "Radio Free Asia is a radio station that selects news based entirely on ideology. It is impossible for it to achieve its political goals in China. The mission and content of Radio Free Asia are to interfere in the internal affairs of the target country. Currently, it broadcasts about 200 hours a week, with broadcasts to China being the main part, and 12 hours of Mandarin broadcasts every day. Radio Free Asia is also particularly interested in "Tibetan independence" elements and their activities in mainland China. Take the Tibetan language broadcasts that began in December 1996, for example. They used to broadcast for 2 hours a day, but now they are 8 hours a day, and the frequency has increased from 3 to 13. The selection of broadcasters and the setting of programs are also agreed with the Dalai Lama group. The radio station has a lot of anti-China columns, mainly negative news from China, as well as hostile elements and the United States. Comments by anti-China and anti-communist figures. Radio Free Asia has a program called "Different Voices". The host encourages listeners to call in. He praises those who curse socialism and China, but for those who say something positive or disagree with their views, he either refutes them or ends their speeches on the grounds that time is up. Sometimes he even organizes people to besiege and abuse these people.

There are many Chinese among the editors and broadcasters working at Radio Free Asia, some of whom are "born" from news organizations in mainland China. Many of them use pseudonyms and are unwilling to reveal their real names. These people use vague sources such as "Beijing sources" to keep a close eye on petitions, mining accidents, and mass incidents in mainland China, spread a large amount of irresponsible gossip, create chaos, and incite the audience's dissatisfaction.