Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a non-profit news organization that was established in 1996 with the goal of providing uncensored news and information to people living in Asian countries with authoritarian governments. The idea behind RFA was to create a platform that could bypass state-controlled media and give a voice to those living under repressive regimes. RFA was founded and funded by the United States government through the Broadcasting Board of Governors (now known as the U.S. Agency for Global Media). The organization's mission is to provide accurate, objective, and timely news and information to audiences in Asian countries, including China, North Korea, Vietnam, and others, where press freedoms are limited or non-existent. Based in Washington, D.C., RFA covers a wide range of news topics, including politics, economics, social issues, and cultural affairs, with a focus on the countries and regions it serves. The organization operates in multiple Asian languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Tibetan, Uyghur, and others, in order to reach a diverse audience across the continent. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of RFA is its use of cutting-edge technology to circumvent internet censorship and deliver its content to audiences in restrictive environments. The organization employs various tools and techniques, such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and encrypted messaging, to ensure that its news and information can be accessed by people living under authoritarian regimes.