All Asia Pacific
Australia heads to polls Saturday, could elect fifth PM in three yearsIn the midst of global political confusion triggered from Brexit, Australians face their own decision between continuity and disruptive change.聽
Filipinos hope new President Duterte remains the 'enforcer'The newly inaugurated聽president of the Philippines faces accusations that as mayor of Davao he used death squads to clean up crime. He is pledging to be just as tough in his new job, but he will need to show his softer side, too.
China replaces its internet czar. Will its policies change, too?China's top censor and cybersecurity czar was known as an outspoken advocate of China's Internet policies.
In the Philippines, why the big jump in killing suspected drug dealers?Since Rodrigo Duterte swept the May 9 elections on promises to wipe out crime and corruption, there's been a spike in the deaths of drug dealers. Vigilante justice or Filipino police trying to impress聽"Duterte Harry"?
Why the Terminator is telling Chinese to eat less meatChinese eat 50 percent of the world's pork, which two Chinese groups say is unhealthy for the planet 鈥� and the country.
Why Japan is wary of North Korea's Musudan missilesNorth Korea announced it has successfully launched an intermediate-range Musudan missile for the first time, which it claims can threaten US interests in the Pacific.聽
Why this Chinese fishing village defies authoritiesThe village of Wukan staged a fourth straight day of protests on Wednesday against what residents say was the unlawful arrest of the village chief.聽
Why is North Korea launching a spree of test missiles?North Korea launched two midrange missiles Wednesday and despite repeated missile failures, leaders in Washington, Tokyo and Seoul are worried.
Rights lawyers on trial: China's sharp crackdown shows no sign of letting up聽Xia Lin, who has represented artist Ai Weiwei and other dissidents, stood trial today in Beijing. A year ago, authorities detained more than 200 rights lawyers and advocates, and some 25 are still detained or missing.聽聽
Chinese pet owners start to put a leash on dog meat tradersAs the government balks at stopping the trade in dog meat, pet lovers are taking things into their own hands. A notorious dog meat festival opens June 21.
First LookChina casts dark shadow on South China Sea drillsA Chinese observation ship tailed a US warship during joint military exercises near Chinese waters, according to the US and Japanese militaries.
Ahead of Australia polls, PM's star falls with stunning speedOnce seen as a visionary, Malcolm Turnbull has squandered a 10-point lead going into the July 2 parliamentary election. Early voting began Tuesday.聽
First LookArchaeologists uncover hidden medieval cities in CambodiaLaser scans reveal multiple cities hidden beneath the jungle, shedding new light on the ancient Khmer Empire that built Angkor Wat.
First LookIs China trying to stockpile US jet engines?A California woman has been convicted of attempting to export US fighter jet engines to China.
US and Taiwan won't recognize air defense zone in South China SeaChina聽has neither confirmed nor denied plans for an air defense zone for the South聽China聽Sea, saying that a decision would be based on the threat level and that it had every right to set one up.
Cover StoryInside China's hard driveIn a farewell letter, our longtime Beijing correspondent tells what's behind China's global ambitions and gives insights into where the country might be going.聽
Kayak completes Australia to New Zealand voyage, without paddlerStuart Cleary set out in 2014 to paddle solo from Australia to New Zealand. He didn't make it. But his kayak completed the 1,200-mile voyage.聽
FocusHow an ancient Chinese town survived the tumultuous Cultural RevolutionIn an unexpected partnership, a strategic聽Red Guard leader and tireless preservationist helped save a walled town from likely destruction.聽- As Singapore identity shifts, its food culture becomes key touchstoneEating is one of Singapore's most beloved national pastimes. But demographic changes have foodies rushing to preserve the country's culinary traditions.
How Hiroshima survivors saw Obama's visitOn Saturday, a day after Barack Obama left, Hiroshima survivors expressed gratitude 鈥� wonder, even 鈥� that he had become the first sitting US president to visit the place where the nuclear age began.