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Only 700 Americans are studying in China. Will the US lose a generation of experts?Restrictions on U.S.-China travel have put would-be American study-abroad students in a tight spot 鈥撀燼nd risk robbing the U.S. of its next generation of China experts.
First LookNot everyone is watching the elections in Solomon Islands. Why China will be.China has been courting influence with countries in the South Pacific 鈥� and the Solomon Islands have been its biggest success. An election this week could change that.聽
First LookTragedy in Sydney after man kills 6 people in mall before being shot by policePolice in Sydney say a man stabbed six people to death at a busy shopping center before an armed police officer intervened. The suspect is believed to have acted alone and the attack was not related to terrorism.
Japan is becoming more diverse. Will its government?Shifting demographics are challenging Japan鈥檚 reputation as a homogeneous society, and creating openings for immigrants in local government.
Free trade or flooding the market? US warns China against surplus exports.China and the U.S. share a desire to stabilize relations, but a recent trip by the U.S. treasury secretary highlights trade challenges.
First LookHow a media literacy group in Taiwan is teaching senior citizens to catch fake newsA group in Taiwan has hosted more than 500 events to educate people about how to combat fake news. Its specialty is senior citizens, who are particularly susceptible to disinformation.聽
First LookNew security law brings Hong Kong closer to quashing dissentA new Hong Kong law expands the government鈥檚 power to stamp out dissent and curb protests, punishing treason and insurrection with up to life imprisonment. Investors and journalists have raised concerns about its potential effects.
The Japanese apartment tower that is combating lonelinessThe loneliness of older people is a significant problem in Japan. This apartment tower makes multigenerational friendships possible.
Beijing and Washington don鈥檛 trust each other 鈥� maybe that鈥檚 OKIs trust the bedrock of international relations, or is predictability? In recent years, the U.S. and China have had to learn how to navigate growing mistrust and make progress toward stability.
First LookSouth Korea needs more doctors. So why are 8,000 trainees striking?Government plans to increase medical school admissions will make an already cut-throat industry even more competitive, doctors said. Trainees usually work 80 to 100 hours, five days a week, or up to 20 hours a day.
First LookOlympic surfing rolls into Tahiti, along with development concernsTeahupo鈥檕, an island in French Polynesia, is known for its allure to surfers 鈥� as well as its insistence on protecting its environment and heritage. As the 2024 Games approach, Tahitians fear those values could come into conflict.
In the Philippines, jeepneys rule the road. But for how much longer?Modernizing the Philippines鈥� transit system is pitting a beloved piece of local culture against the need for safe transport.
First LookDespite record coal use, China on track to meet green energy targetsChina鈥檚 recent high levels of coal generation won鈥檛 affect its goal of peaking emissions by 2030. That鈥檚 because more energy production is coming from renewables and the nation is shifting coal鈥檚 role to a backup energy reserve.聽
First LookHow Taiwan became a model for beating election disinformationA flood of Chinese disinformation before Taiwan鈥檚 elections raised concerns about a key moment in the young democracy鈥檚 development. But islanders rallied together to dispel rumors and preserve trust.聽
First LookA tiny island-nation鈥檚 election has big stakes for China, TaiwanTuvalu, an island in the South Pacific, is one of the world鈥檚 smallest countries. But its upcoming election could have big consequences for international relations.聽
Can China and US cooperate to calm a bellicose Kim Jong Un?Experts worry that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may have decided to go to war against South Korea. Can China and the U.S. work together to stop him?
How Philly鈥檚 orchestra became a rare link between China and the USFor 50 years, the Philadelphia Orchestra has played a singular role in connecting America and China through the universal love of music.
First LookChina wants to grow its economy. So why is it halting construction?China ordered local governments in 12 regions to halt major infrastructure projects, a blow to its efforts to grow the economy. The decision hints at the scope of China鈥檚 concern over local government debt.
In Pictures: In Bangladesh, a safety net for children at riskThe difficulties in Bangladesh couldn鈥檛 be more different from life in wealthy Western nations. But when our reporting team visited a program for vulnerable children in Dhaka, it found something truly universal.
Shunned by China, elected by Taiwan: What will Lai face in office?Taiwan鈥檚 voters have spoken, picking Lai Ching-te for president and giving his pro-sovereignty Democratic Progressive Party an unprecedented win. But the DPP鈥檚 loss of parliament may curb any bold moves 鈥� and provide some comfort to Beijing.
