All Asia Pacific
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
First LookWhere is New Caledonia and why are people protesting against France there?In New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific, the indigenous Kanak are rising up to protect their voice. Lawmakers in Paris want to allow recent arrivals to vote in provincial elections.
First LookMacron visits French territory of New Caledonia amid state of emergency over riotsFrench President Emmanuel Macron is making an聽impromptu trip to the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. Riots there have raised questions about France鈥檚 handling of its colonial-era territories.聽
Taiwan鈥檚 new president urges China to 鈥榝ace reality鈥� and work toward peaceThe inauguration of Taiwan鈥檚 new president marks a fresh chapter in cross-strait relations.聽Can President Lai Ching-te maintain peace?
First LookElon Musk launches Starlink internet satellites in IndonesiaElon Musk launched Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago nation. Indonesia has been for years trying to secure deals with Tesla on battery investment and SpaceX鈥檚 fast internet for the country's remote regions.
What China鈥檚 renewable energy boom means for the worldChina鈥檚 booming renewable energy industry may be stirring trade tensions, but it could also accelerate a green transition 鈥� in China and elsewhere.
How China鈥檚 tech-forward EVs are dominating the industryChina鈥檚 booming electric vehicle industry is sparking concern among foreign automakers. Could it benefit consumers?
Blinken warns China over dual-use sales to Russia, but also praises US-China progressThe United States and China are working hard to repair one of the world鈥檚 most consequential relationships. The U.S. secretary of state鈥檚 latest visit to Beijing highlighted progress made since last year, and moved the needle forward on key issues.
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.