Explosions Rock Northeast China City, Killing At Least 44 And Injuring Hundreds
An industrial accident resulted in a massive blast in the port city of Tianjin.
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North And South Korea Trade Artillery Fire; No One Is Hurt
Joint exercises between the U.S. and South Korea have raised tensions in the region. Thursday's exchange was the first time the North and South had traded fire in five years.
Tired Of City-Life Stresses, Many Chinese Return To Farming
For many rural Chinese, the dream is to live in a big city. But some people are now rejecting urban life and moving back to the countryside to grow safer food and enjoy a more tranquil existence.
Thai Business Owners Worry Bombing Could Drive Away Tourists
The Thai economy has been struggling since the military seized power 15 months ago. The bombing in Bangkok Monday has raised fears that tourism — a driver of the economy — may now struggle too with many foreigners among the dead.
Police Circulate Sketch Of A Suspect After Fatal Blast In Bangkok
Thai police say the suspect's appearance suggests he could be from the Middle East or Europe. A spokesman says that investigators think there were two accomplices, according to Reuters.
Bombing At Hindu Temple In Bangkok Kills At Least 20
At least 20 people were killed and scores more wounded in Monday's bombing in Bangkok. The blast took place at a Hindu temple in the middle of the city's tourist district.
The Trademark Woes Of Michael Jordan (And Many Others) In China
The NBA superstar's brand is one of many mired in copyright trouble in China. An unrelated shoe company with an Air Jordan-esque name and logo is making millions — and under Chinese law, it's legal.
China's Government Tries To Stabilize Its Financial Markets
David Greene talks to Simon Rabinovitch, the Asia economics editor, for The Economist about China's slowing economy, the global impact and what the government is trying to do.
Chinese Media, Residents Continue To Question Cause Of Tianjin Explosions
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Xiao Qiang, editor in chief of the China Digital Times, about the role traditional and social media play in relaying information in China.
Chinese-Made 'Monster Hunt' Dominates Theaters During Hollywood Blackout
Monster Hunt, a life-action, CGI fantasy, has brought in more than $330 in China this summer. The Chinese-made film has now made more money than any other movie except for Furious 7.