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Tariffs are jamming the US-China supply chain. Who that hits first.U.S. and Chinese tariffs on each other鈥檚 goods have stifled trade. The first to suffer are factory workers, wholesalers, shippers, and dockworkers.
Key to US tariff war with Beijing: The value China places on 鈥榝ace鈥�The concept of 鈥渇ace,鈥� key to social relations in China, will play a large part in helping or hindering Washington in its trade dispute with Beijing.
Myanmar鈥檚 war will soon enter its fifth year. Here鈥檚 why peace isn鈥檛 in sight.In Myanmar, rebel forces, led by ethnic minorities, are capturing more territory and wearing the military junta down. How long will they take to win?
Trump and Xi test rival styles of strongman leadership in tariff warThe U.S.-China trade war could be decided by leaders鈥� differing styles. Mr. Trump acts on impulse, Mr. Xi prefers the pursuit of strategic goals.
Cover StoryConservation saved India鈥檚 tigers. Residents say, 鈥楶rotect us, too!鈥�A resurgence of tigers in northern India is a victory for conservationists. But as fatal attacks increase, local residents say, 鈥淧rotect us, too.鈥�
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鈥檚 impeachment 鈥� and democratic valuesMonths after a failed martial law attempt rattled South Korea, a top court has unanimously decided to remove the president from office.
How a 43-port business deal threatens China鈥檚 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 鈥� or ideally stop 鈥� 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鈥檚 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聽be creating much-needed ambassadors.
RedNote is bringing Chinese and Americans face-to-face. What have they learned?Americans鈥� rush to the popular Chinese app RedNote opened a window between two starkly different worlds 鈥� at least for a time 鈥� allowing for unexpected discoveries.
First LookAs China鈥檚 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聽its economy and聽already-frail social security system.
Free trade, openness, and democracy: Why China鈥檚 rhetoric mirrors America鈥檚As Donald Trump takes office in the U.S., China pitches itself as the new global leader 鈥� and for all the countries鈥� ideological differences, Beijing seem to be taking notes from Washington.
South Korea鈥檚 president is arrested over a martial law declarationSouth Korea's impeached President聽Yoon Suk Yeol聽was arrested Sunday, just days after being聽apprehended at his home in Seoul. He faces possible imprisonment for declaring martial law last month.
First LookDon鈥檛 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鈥檚 influence in the Indo-Pacific. Many member nations have territorial disputes with China, which has become increasingly assertive in pressing those claims.
鈥榃e cannot rest yet鈥�: South Koreans react to deepening political crisisMore than a month after President Yoon Suk Yeol鈥檚 botched martial law attempt infuriated a nation, South Koreans are still in the street, demanding he step down. The Monitor caught up with some people we spoke with in December about their views on the evolving political crisis.
First LookSouth Korean police failed to arrest President Yoon. Now, he鈥檚 fortified his villa.With a warrant out for his arrest, South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol has hunkered down in his hillside villa for weeks. Investigators failed to detain him Jan. 3. As they prepare a new attempt, presidential guards are fortifying the residence.
First LookWill South Korea's President face detention? Unpacking the martial law allegations.A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law.