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Trump and Xi test rival styles of strongman leadership in tariff warThe U.S.-China trade war could be decided by leaders’ differing styles. Mr. Trump acts on impulse, Mr. Xi prefers the pursuit of strategic goals.
Cover StoryConservation saved India’s tigers. Residents say, ‘Protect us, too!’A resurgence of tigers in northern India is a victory for conservationists. But as fatal attacks increase, local residents say, “Protect us, too.”
As US tariffs rise, could Chinese consumers take up the export slack?The world is awash with Chinese manufactured exports; as tariffs tighten that market, Beijing may have to look for new opportunities to drive growth.
South Korean court upholds president’s impeachment – and democratic valuesMonths after a failed martial law attempt rattled South Korea, a top court has unanimously decided to remove the president from office.
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How a 43-port business deal threatens China’s global powerHow far is China willing to go to protect its geopolitical interests overseas? As a Hong Kong company prepares to sell 43 ports to a U.S.-led group, Beijing has launched a campaign to modify – or ideally stop – the deal.
Once a Duterte target, journalist Maria Ressa sees blow to impunity in his arrestInterview: Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa reported on death squads that operated under former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Now she sees hope as he faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court.
Chinese leaders face slowing economy and rising citizen discontentThe faltering Chinese economy is creating too few jobs, which is feeding social discontent. The government is taking steps to assuage rising anger.
China eyes opportunities as US scales back humanitarian aidThe freeze on U.S. foreign aid has hurt Chinese rights defenders, but encouraged China to fill the void left by USAID’s evisceration, preparing to replace Washington in the soft power landscape.
China-Japan distrust has been tough to shake. Tourism might be the best chance.The recent surge of Chinese travelers into Japan may be creating much-needed ambassadors.
RedNote is bringing Chinese and Americans face-to-face. What have they learned?Americans’ rush to the popular Chinese app RedNote opened a window between two starkly different worlds – at least for a time – allowing for unexpected discoveries.
First LookAs China’s population continues to plummet, demographic alarms are ringingOnce known for its efforts to curtail population growth, China is now facing a demographic crisis that threatens its economy and already-frail social security system.
Free trade, openness, and democracy: Why China’s rhetoric mirrors America’sAs Donald Trump takes office in the U.S., China pitches itself as the new global leader – and for all the countries’ ideological differences, Beijing seem to be taking notes from Washington.
South Korea’s president is arrested over a martial law declarationSouth Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested Sunday, just days after being apprehended at his home in Seoul. He faces possible imprisonment for declaring martial law last month.
First LookDon’t know what ASEAN is? Neither did Pete Hegseth. Why this Asian bloc is important.The 10-nation bloc, known as ASEAN, has been useful for the United States in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Many member nations have territorial disputes with China, which has become increasingly assertive in pressing those claims.
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