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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.
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.