All Asia Pacific
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.
First LookUnraveling China鈥檚 fast fashion: Why cotton recycling and innovative design isn鈥檛 enoughIn China, 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away every year. Recycling and design companies are repurposing discarded clothes, but experts say government intervention, financial incentives, and zero-waste workflows are necessary for real change.
Pandas on a mission: China sends furry envoys to boost US ties 鈥� and aid conservationThe return of pandas to the United States is sparking a new wave of 鈥減anda-monium,鈥� highlighting the bears鈥� enduring power to shape China鈥檚 foreign relations and global wildlife conservation.
First LookTokyo鈥檚 female governor keeps winning: What it means for Japan鈥檚 male-dominated politicsThe first woman governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, has won a third term 鈥� against another woman candidate. The race between multiple women signifies a push for greater female representation in Japanese politics, which is still overwhelmingly dominated by men.
China鈥檚 new world order: What Xi鈥檚 vision would mean for human rights, securityChina鈥檚 road map for a new, multipolar world order raises questions of fairness, cooperation, and good governance.
How North Korea is capitalizing on Russia鈥檚 war woesVladimir Putin鈥檚 brief Asia tour marks his latest bid to rally old allies of the Soviet Union, with major ramifications for international security.
First LookTrash talk? Border tensions soar as North Korea deploys more garbage balloons.North Korea has resumed its launch of balloons filled with trash toward South Korea. Citizens have been advised not to touch the balloons and to report sightings to authorities.
First LookRussia and North Korea ink historic deal. What are the ramifications?Russia and North Korea have signed a pact mandating mutual aid in the event either country is attacked. It鈥檚 the聽鈥渟trongest deal鈥� between the two nations since the Cold War.
First LookPhilippines, China on collision course in disputed South China Sea territoryThe collision of a Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship near the disputed Spratly Islands on June 17 is yet another incident among increasingly frequent and direct confrontations between China and its neighbors surrounding the South China Sea.
First LookA historic moment for Thailand: Senate approves same-sex marriage billThailand鈥檚 Senate majority voted to approve a bill legalizing same-sex marriages. It just needs the king鈥檚 endorsement. Thailand would become the first country in Southeast Asia and the third in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
First LookOn the 35th anniversary of Tiananmen Square, commemorations live on overseasAs China quashes large-scale commemorations of the 35th anniversary of Beijing鈥檚 June 4 Tiananmen Square crackdown within its borders, overseas commemorative events have grown increasingly crucial to foster hope and counteract aggressive censorship efforts.
First LookKorean peace deal pops as trash-filled balloons sour border relationsIn response to North Korea鈥檚 launch of trash-carrying balloons,聽South Korea says it will suspend a rapprochement deal between the two states 鈥� and blast foreign news and K-pop songs across the border.
First LookPro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong press on as Beijing seeks to make example of them in courtFor decades, Hong Kong鈥檚 activists have been fighting for democracy.聽The Hong Kong court on May 30 convicted 14 pro-democracy activists in the city鈥檚 biggest national security case under a law imposed by Beijing that has all but wiped out public dissent.
First LookAs rescuers reach Papua New Guinea landslide, death toll estimate climbsThe International Organization for Migration has increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670. Local officials had initially put the death toll on Friday at 100 or more.
Taiwan protesters meet China鈥檚 intimidation with defianceChina launched aggressive military exercises after Taiwan elections chose a pro-independence president.聽Massive protests are also a show of force.
First LookChina practices military exercises off coast of Taiwan as 鈥榩unishment鈥� for electionsAs a new president takes office in Taiwan, China鈥檚 two-day military drills surrounding the island have put the country on high alert, scrambling jets and warning missile, naval, and land units.聽
