President, Radio Free Asia. Former State PD DAS, foreign/diplomatic/war correspondent. Mama.

Washington, DC
Joined June 2009
Honored to be featured by Fulbright on this amazing program’s 75th anniversary! I credit that year in Hong Kong for launching me on my career in journalism and public service. fulbright75.org/bay-fang/
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Exhaling a huge sigh of relief this morning. Shin Daewe suffered enormously and unfairly for her work to bring uncensored journalism to people in Myanmar. This development is a testament to efforts by many, including @RSF_inter and @PENamerica, to secure her release.
#Birmanie : Enfin libre ! RSF salue la libération de la journaliste et lauréate du Prix pour la liberté de la presse #ShinDaewe, détenue pendant 915 jours sous une accusation infondée de “complicité” de terrorisme. Nous appelons désormais les autorités à libérer les 40 autres journalistes encore détenus. rsf.org/fr/enfin-libre-rsf-s…
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Trump is bending to China by abandoning Radio Free Asia, a critical source of independent news. Xi must be thrilled to see America abandon its commitment to press freedom. Just shameful. nytimes.com/2025/05/02/opini…
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Thank you, @SenatorCardin, for reminding @POTUS to raise the cases of @RadioFreeAsia's Uyghur journalists with Xi Jinping. Their families in China are unjustly targeted by the CCP in retaliation for their brave reporting. #JournalismIsNotaCrime #PressFreedom
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Thank you, @chairmang, for your support as @RadioFreeAsia marks its 27th anniversary. I am so proud to helm an organization that brings answers, accountability, and empowerment through its journalism to people in Asia and around the world.
🎥 WATCH: Chairman @chairmang’s remarks at the 27th Anniversary celebration of @RadioFreeAsia — “That’s why the CCP finds Radio Free Asia so threatening — it understands the power of truth.”
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An engaging and timely conversation on a defining issue. Thank you @committeeonccp, @CongressmanRaja, and @chairmang for the opportunity to contribute.
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Thank you, Chairman Menendez. Denying the Cambodian people access to @RadioFreeAsia underscores the value and need for RFA’s mission. @SFRCdems
Dictators fear the free flow of information, especially when it makes them look bad. I strongly condemn Prime Minister Hun Sen’s actions blocking @RadioFreeAsia in Cambodia just days before their “election.” Cambodian authorities must restore access to RFA content immediately.
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Great meeting with @RepAuchincloss about @RadioFreeAsia and the vital role of independent journalism in countering China's malign influence. Thank you for the public support in hearings: xitter.cf/RepAuchincloss/status/… and in the press: xitter.cf/JakeAuch/status/163935…
The Select Committee on China heard from Uighur survivors about the abuse and terror waged upon their people by the CCP. Simultaneously, TikTok’s CEO refused to condemn those crimes against humanity.
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The conviction of Nguyen Lan Thang is both a miscarriage of justice and an assault on free expression in Vietnam. Read my full statement here 👇
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Three @RadioFreeAsia contributing journalists remain in jail in Vietnam: Nguyen Tuong Thuy, Truong Duy Nhat, and Nguyen Van Hoa.
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As nations attend the ASEAN Summit, we at RFA hope the cases of these individuals are not only raised, but that their wrongful imprisonment comes to an unconditional end. #PressFreedom is not a crime. tinyurl.com/vietnamjournalis…
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A protester who hung two protest banners -- one of which called for the removal of Chinese leader Xi Jinping was reportedly arrested by police, but is being hailed as a hero on social media. rfa.org/english/news/china/c…
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I'm so proud to helm this unique organization, with its amazing journalists who risk everything in pursuit of the truth, at a time when this work is more crucial than ever. Happy anniversary, @RadioFreeAsia!
(1/6) Today, @RadioFreeAsia celebrates 26 years of bringing answers, accountability and empowerment to audiences in Asia deprived of a free press. Here are some highlights from the past year:
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Thank you, @SecBlinken, for hosting this event today that featured @RadioFreeAsia journalist Gulchehra Hoja. Chinese authorities have targeted Gulchehra and her Uyghur Service colleagues for their role in exposing abuses in #Xinjiang. xitter.cf/SecBlinken/status/1571…
Where freedom of expression is respected, societies flourish. Appreciated the opportunity to hear from journalists and civil society at the @ForeignPressCtr today where I thanked them for their vital work supporting democracy and human rights.
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Despite the deterioration of a free press worldwide, @RadioFreeAsia stands strong, keeping 60 million+ in Asia informed on a weekly basis. A big thank you to @senrobportman and Sen. @ChrisCoons, and all our supporters in the Senate, for recognizing RFA's continued importance.
Yesterday, the Senate passed a resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of RFA. Read the full resolution here: bit.ly/3cNc5HN Also, check out the video commemorating 25 years of RFA below.⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=bumWh7aw…
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I couldn’t be more excited to welcome these two longtime supporters of RFA, with their deep expertise and strong principles, to our Board.
RFA is thrilled to welcome Shanthi Kalathil and Allison Hooker to its Board of Directors. Learn more here: bit.ly/3clvv6s
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It was a lot of fun talking about my career and our work at RFA with DC's own @iHeartMedia! It is especially meaningful that it is airing during #aapiheritagemonth, at a time when we are looking for ways to boost AAPI leadership and community.
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Thank you #Fulbright for giving me my initial opportunity overseas. It meant the world to me!
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(1/2) To mark World Press Freedom Day, RFA President @bayfang reaffirmed the urgency of RFA’s responsibility to those seeking answers, accountability, and empowerment. #WPFD2022 #PressFreedom
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