Asia-Pacific Countries Sign Major Trade Pact
China and 14 other Asia-Pacific nations have signed one of the world's biggest trade pacts, leaving the U.S. on the sidelines.
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Paulson: U.S. And China Compete For Technological, Innovative Superiority
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson about the U.S. and China, and the pressure on the incoming Biden administration to tackle the economic issues between the two.
Hong Kong Legislator Discusses China's Latest Crackdown On Lawmakers
Beijing disqualified four pro-democracy legislators in Hong Kong, leading to an en masse resignation. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to James To Kun-sun, a legislator who stepped down in protest.
Inside The World Of A Jordanian Nurse Doing Essential Work In The Pandemic
A nurse in Jordan struggles to care for her own children and parents while staying free of COVID-19 while she treats patients infected with the virus.
Asian Nations Expected To Sign Big Trade Deal Backed By China
Southeast Asian nations are expected to sign a trade deal Sunday, backed by China, at a time of uncertainty over the engagement of the U.S. in the region.
What Approach Biden Will Need To Take To Maintain U.S.-North Korea Relationship
President Trump says his "good relationship" with Kim Jong Un is critical to curbing the North Korean nuclear threat. A President Biden will face a country with a bigger nuclear arsenal than in 2016.
After Days Of Silence, China Congratulates Biden And Harris
A spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry offers congratulations at his regular daily briefing. China had been one of the last major nations to hold out recognizing Biden will be the next president.
Fireworks Of Diwali Spark Worries About Pollution ... And Coronavirus Cases
Air quality is awful in New Delhi in winter. Smoke from the fireworks of the Hindu festival of lights adds to the problem. That's a cause for concern during a pandemic caused by a respiratory virus.
Will Afghanistan Force Female Soccer Players From The Field For Peace With Taliban?
In the two decades since the Taliban lost power, Afghan women have made enormous progress. Today, they play soccer in a Kabul stadium, but they fear the government will cave in to Taliban demands.
Residents Of Indian Capital Sound Alarms About Air Pollution Amid Diwali And Pandemic
New Delhi has some of the dirtiest air in the world, and smog is complicating COVID-19 cases. The upcoming sparkler-filled holiday of Diwali is expected to make air quality even worse.