As Taiwan's Relations With The U.S. Grow Warmer, Tensions With Beijing Rise
The closer Taiwan and the U.S. become, the greater the risk that China could lash out.
Asia
What Might Happen To U.S.-India Relations Under A President Biden
President Trump has forged a friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NPR discusses what might happen to U.S.-India ties if there's a change in the White House.
China Surpasses The U.S. In Movie Ticket Sales For 1st Time
With 1.4 billion citizens and a thriving film industry, China was bound to outpace Hollywood at some point. A worldwide pandemic has accelerated the process.
Drug Cartels Flourish In Southeast Asia Amid The Pandemic
Southeast Asia drug cartels are thriving during the pandemic and increasingly moving their product through a cash-strapped country such as Laos — which some fear could turn into a narco-state.
South Korea Eases Coronavirus Restrictions, Touts 'Exceptional' Success
Churches resume in-person services and stadiums welcome sports fans as the country once again manages to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
For Fans Hungry For Baseball, Taiwanese Announcer Made Right Call In Unusual Season
Since 2014, Richard Wang has called Major League Baseball games in Chinese for fans in Taiwan. When COVID-19 delayed the MLB season, he had a chance to bring Taiwan baseball to the world in English.
China's Economy Bounces Back As Pandemic Is Brought Under Control
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging globally, China will be the only major economy in the world to post positive growth this year.
Protesters In Thailand Turn Out Despite Government Crackdown
Thousands of mainly young Thais were back on the streets of Bangkok on Sunday for a fifth straight day of protests. They are demanding sweeping political change.
News Brief: Presidential Campaigns, Pandemic Cases, China's Economy
President Trump and Joe Biden are on the campaign trail, but taking different approaches. New daily COVID-19 cases are on the rise. And, China says its economy grew 4.9% in the third quarter.
Women's Rights At The Forefront Of Afghan Peace Talks
Afghans are holding historic peace talks and the status of women is one of the most difficult issues they'll have to resolve.