All Asia Pacific
Marco Rubio wants to take a hard line on China. Will Trump let him?Donald Trump鈥檚 pick for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has a history of antagonizing China over its human rights record. But assuming Mr. Rubio is confirmed, his new boss may be more pragmatic.
Hong Kong court locks up a generation of pro-democracy leadersA Hong Kong court has imprisoned 45 pro-democracy leaders for as much as 10 years, striking a heavy blow at a generation of activists.
First LookMost Australians favor banning kids from social media sites. But will it work?While the planned social media ban has broad support, more than 140 technology and child welfare experts signed an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling it 鈥渢oo blunt an instrument鈥� to be effective. The specifics will be unveiled next week.
Moon base to deep space: How China seeks to close gap with USThe U.S. still dominates in space, but China鈥檚 star is rising. As the country鈥檚 latest crewed launch highlights a rapidly advancing space program, some say China is catching up.聽
Japan鈥檚 new PM hoped snap elections would secure grip on power. They backfired.In Japan, the long-ruling party鈥檚 dramatic loss in a parliamentary election underscores the public鈥檚 growing frustration with its leaders, and has plunged the country into political uncertainty.
China鈥檚 latest drills highlight key strategy to annex Taiwan: BlockadeChina鈥檚 military is practicing putting a choke hold on Taiwan 鈥� a strategy that defense experts increasingly believe could be an effective alternative to a full-scale invasion.
First LookSouth Korea says North Korea is sending troops to Russia. Is that true?A South Korean spy agency said North Korea has already sent 1,500 special forces to Russia and plans to send a total of 12,000 troops. Citing North Korea鈥檚 outdated equipment and lack of battle experience, experts question how useful a deployment might be.
Real estate once drove China鈥檚 economic growth. Now it鈥檚 holding it back.As China signals bold moves to revive its economy, all eyes are on its collapsing property market. Can the government restore the confidence of would-be homebuyers?
The Philippines has held out on legalizing divorce. Is it set to call it quits?While activists around the world fight for marriage equality, the Philippines is grappling with 鈥渟eparation equality鈥� 鈥� whether, and under what conditions, married couples should be allowed to divorce.
His own party calls him traitor. Can Japan鈥檚 new PM rebuild trust in politics?Japan鈥檚 new prime minister 鈥� its third in four years 鈥撀爋ffers the ruling Liberal Democratic Party a steady hand in a time of crisis. Snap elections will be a test of how quickly his administration can restore trust.
First LookSri Lankans vote for president after economic collapse that sparked mass protestsThe economy has slightly recovered during current President Ranil Wickremesinghe鈥檚 two-year reign, but many blame his party for the 2022 economic collapse. With 38 candidates running for office, Sri Lankans will head to the polls on Sept. 21.
First LookWith an aging workforce and a shrinking population, China raises retirement agesIn China, the number of people over the age of 60 will grow from 300 million to 400 million by 2035, experts project. That鈥檚 larger than the entire U.S. population. Officials are raising the retirement age to expand the workforce and fund pensions.
In the Philippines, eldest daughters take care of their families. Who takes care of them?Eldest daughters 鈥� or 谩tes in Filipino 鈥撀爁ace unique social and family pressures, and take on more domestic responsibilities than their siblings. Some have聽found comfort and community online.
Cover StoryBeyond China鈥檚 shadow, Taiwan forges its own identity 鈥� and destinyAs China ramps up military and economic pressure on Taiwan, people on the island reflect on their identity 鈥� and destiny.
In China, Jake Sullivan cements a triumph of quiet diplomacyChina and the United States have opened military communications channels and other contacts in a bid to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations.
How China-Philippines tensions are bringing South China Sea conflict to new brinkChina鈥檚 expansions in the South China Sea are shifting power dynamics in the valuable, disputed waterways, complicating efforts to maintain peace.
Our reporter finds community at a century-old Chinese teahouse in ChengduOur reporter sought to be a fly on the wall during her early morning visit to a Chengdu teahouse. Instead, she found community among strangers.
First LookKim Jong Un orders relief for flood-hit regions in North Korea. Will he accept aid from South Korea?In North Korea, flooding has hit large swaths of residential and agricultural land. South Korea offered humanitarian aid on Aug. 1, but it remains unclear whether North Korea will accept the assistance.
On remote island, Chinese patrols disrupt Filipino livelihoods 鈥� and gender rolesIn the South China Sea, Chinese patrols are disrupting the livelihoods of Filipino fishing communities 鈥� and pushing more women into the workforce.
Does hard work alone lead to prosperity? Increasingly, Chinese citizens say no.As China鈥檚 top leaders deliberate over the country鈥檚 economic future, research shows regular people鈥檚 attitudes toward the economy are shifting.
