China Says Indian Drone Crashed In Its Territory
The incident, which Beijing calls a violation of its territorial sovereignty, follows renewed border tensions between the two countries.
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For Decades, China's Laborers Moved To Cities. Now They're Being Forced Out
Beijing's eviction of migrant laborers has sparked one of China's biggest political controversies. The government is reversing the flow of labor from the countryside to the cities.
Urban Planning Self-Starter: Chinese Commuter Fined After Painting Road
A bus commuter says he saw inefficiencies in the traffic pattern on his way to work, so he brought a brush and some paint and took a DIY approach to "improving" it.
Hundreds Of Eggs From Ancient Flying Reptile Are Found In China
The fossilized pterosaur eggs and embryos shed light on the Lower Cretaceous creature's development and nesting habits. The cache was found where the reptile was once abundant, dubbed Pterosaur Eden.
Bali's Airport To Reopen As Volcano Continues To Belch And Rumble
As Mount Agung continues to erupt, the main airport at Denpasar reversed course and reopened after a three-day closure.
For China's High-Flying Tycoons, A Precarious Balance
Last year, China produced 101 new billionaires. But some tycoons are falling from grace — whether due to corruption, debt or their own bad investments.
Former Top Chinese General Commits Suicide As Corruption Probe Looms
Gen. Zhang Yang, a former head of the powerful Central Military Commission's political work department, hanged himself at his home in Beijing last week, state media said.
Sacré Beurre: France Faces A Butter Shortage
Annual consumption of butter in France averages 18 pounds per person. But now the French are facing a butter crisis, which could affect almost every part of the national cuisine.
In Hong Kong, Booing China's National Anthem Is About To Get More Risky
In Hong Kong, it's practically a national sport to boo China's national anthem at soccer matches. But Beijing has made it illegal to disrespect the anthem, punishable by up to three years in prison.
In China, Trump Helped Basketball Stars But Not Human Rights
President Trump has returned from his trip to Asia, which included stops in China. NPR's Scott Simon highlights some of the dissidents Trump didn't mention on the trip.