«Radio Free Asia» (RFA) is an American non-profit, non-governmental, international broadcasting organization that provides news and information to audiences in Asia, primarily in China, North Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
RFA was founded in 1996 as a response to the lack of independent media in these countries. It is funded by the United States government through the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG).
RFA's mission is to provide accurate and timely news and information to its listeners, to promote democratic values, and to foster understanding between the United States and the people of Asia. It broadcasts in 22 languages, including Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Tibetan, Uyghur, Korean, Vietnamese, Lao, Khmer, Burmese, and English.
RFA has been criticized by some for being a propaganda tool of the United States government. However, the organization maintains that it is independent and that its reporting is objective and unbiased.
RFA's programming includes news, features, documentaries, and talk shows. It also provides online content, including websites, social media accounts, and mobile apps.
RFA is a significant source of news and information for people in Asia who do not have access to independent media. The organization has played a vital role in promoting democracy and human rights in the region.