What Bikes Tell Us About A Changing Global Economy
COVID-19 and tariffs are reconfiguring trade. And companies are reevaluating how and where their products get made.
Asia
TikTok Sues Trump To Block U.S. Ban
The White House has targeted the Chinese-owned app with an executive order that would effectively ban it from operating in the U.S. Lawyers for TikTok say the president's action is unconstitutional.
Who Is Jimmy Lai? Prominent Hong Kong Publisher Faces New National Security Law
We take a look the life of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who escaped Mainland China for Hong Kong in the hole of a fishing boat to become one of the territory's richest men.
PHOTOS: Why The Philippines Has So Many Teen Moms
Each year, 1.2 million Filipina girls between the ages of 10 and 19 have a child. The government is trying to change things. But the pandemic has made matters worse.
In Thailand, A 21-Year-Old Student Dares To Tackle A Taboo Subject
Last week, Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul took the stage at a rally to read a manifesto calling for reform of Thailand's politically powerful monarchy — a move that could land her in jail.
Police Arrest Leaders Of Student-Led Group That Challenges Thailand's Monarchy
Thai police have arrested leaders of a student-led, pro-democracy movement. The group has been challenging Thailand's government despite strict laws against criticism of the monarchy.
New Coronavirus Cases Are On The Rise In South Korea
After months of keeping COVID-19 in check, and despite the public's cooperation with well-prepared health authorities, South Korea is battling a new upsurge in cases that could dwarf earlier ones.
100,000 Evacuated As Massive Flooding In China Threatens Ancient Giant Buddha Statue
Heavy seasonal rainfall has caused the worst flooding in decades across China's interior, forcing officials at the Three Gorges Dam to open all 10 spillways for the first time since it was built.
Transparent Public Toilets Unveiled In Tokyo Parks — But They Also Offer Privacy
"There are two things we worry about when entering a public restroom," an architect's firm says of the jewel-like toilets. "The first is cleanliness, and the second is whether anyone is inside."
Demands For Democratic Reform Surge In Thailand
Sunday saw the largest anti-government demonstration in Bangkok since a military coup six years ago. Some demonstrators called for reform of the monarchy, the country's most revered institution.