Hong Kong jails 12 people for storming the legislature during 2019 protests
Hundreds of protesters swarmed into the legislature the night of July 1, 2019 at the height of the anti-government protests.
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Biden opposes Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel. It's an issue in some swing states
Former President Donald Trump has already said he would block the deal between U.S. Steel and its Japanese rival. Now President Biden is speaking out about it, too.
Southeast Asian has its first high-speed railway — in Indonesia
Southeast Asian countries could grow faster economically but they're held back by a lack of infrastructure. The region now has its first high-speed railway — in Indonesia.
Indian judge says billion-dollar ayurvedic company has taken the public 'for a ride'
The country's supreme court has temporarily banned Patanjali, a leading maker of ayurvedic products with ties to the prime minister, from advertising certain items due to a history of false claims.
Key takeaways from China's annual Two Sessions
Following China's annual Two Sessions meetings, NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Wilson Center's Robert Daly about China's state of affairs and its economy.
House passes bill that would force TikTok's China parent company to sell or face ban
TikTok's Chinese parent company would have to sell off the popular app under a bipartisan bill approved overwhelmingly by the House Wednesday — or face a ban on all U.S. devices.
Hong Kong's government nears passage of a new national security measure
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Eric Lai of the Center for Asian Law at Georgetown University about what's in the bill that builds on legislation imposed by Beijing following 2019's pro-democracy protests.
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House to vote on a bill to force TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company. Conservatives warn about noncitizens voting myths. The first aid ship is due to arrive soon in Gaza from Cypress.
A look at the security legislation that Hong Kong's government is working to pass
Hong Kong looks set to pass sweeping additional security legislation decades in the making. Critics say the legislation is too broad and gives even more power to Hong Kong's government.
A tourist in India posted a video saying she was gang raped. A national debate ensued
The woman and her husband were camping in a remote area. They posted a video describing the attack on social media, triggering a national discussion about sexual assault and justice.