The Latest On The U.S. And China's Strained Relations
China announced yesterday it would close the American consulate in Chengdu. The move was in retaliation to the U.S.'s decision to close the Chinese consulate in Houston.
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What Is The Future Of U.S.-China Relations?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Evan Medeiros, professor of Asian studies at Georgetown University, about escalating tensions between the U.S. and China and the consulate closures ordered by each side.
China Orders U.S. To Close Its Consulate In Chengdu
The order comes in reaction to the U.S. closure of China's consulate in Houston earlier this week. China's state broadcaster says the U.S. Consulate was given 72 hours to close.
DOJ Charges 4 Chinese Researchers With Visa Fraud
The Justice Department says four Chinese nationals doing research in the U.S. have been charged with visa fraud. Three of the defendants are in federal custody.
Thai Authorities Drop Charges Against Red Bull Billionaire In 2012 Hit-And-Run Death
Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the grandson of the energy drink's creator, allegedly killed a Thai policeman while drunk driving in Bangkok, dragging the officer for more than 300 feet.
Protests In Eastern Russian City Test Kremlin
Residents of Khabarovsk, a Russian city on the Chinese border, have held protests against the arrest of a popular governor for more than a week. The demonstrations signal growing discontent in Russia.
China Launches Ambitious Mission To Mars
Tianwen-1, which combines an orbiter, lander and rover in a single shot, would be China's second attempt to reach the red planet after a 2011 mission failed.
Qantas Retires Its Last 747 With A Dash Of Sky Art
With six pilots and no passengers aboard for the final flight from Sydney, QF7474's flight path sketched out a giant Qantas kangaroo logo off the east coast of Australia.
Trump Administration Is Considering Ban On TikTok In The U.S.
While Congress is debating whether to ban the popular video-sharing app TikTok on government devices, the Trump administration is threatening a broader clampdown, given the app's Chinese roots.
U.S. Orders China's Houston Consulate To Close, Ratcheting Tensions
The State Department, in a statement early Wednesday morning, said the move is "in order to protect American intellectual property and American's (sic) private information."