Transcript: NPR Interviews Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson
In his first interview with NPR, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has a wide-ranging interview with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep.
China
How A Wild Berry Is Helping To Protect China's Giant Pandas And Its Countryside
Long before it became a "superfood" in the U.S., schisandra was made into soups and jams and prized as a medicinal plant. Now the berry is at the center of a dramatic new approach to conservation.
China Celebrates Launch Of 'Homemade' Aircraft Carrier
The not-yet-named carrier is the second in China's arsenal. It took less than four years to build.
In Fast-Paced China, Marathon Craze Is Off And Running (Despite A Clumsy Start)
Six years ago, China held 22 marathons; this year, more than 400 are scheduled. But it's long-distance running with Chinese characteristics, and some twists including cigarettes and fruity soap.
China Moves To Increase Number Of Electric Vehicles On Its Roads
By early next year, Beijing will require automakers in China to ensure that at least 8 percent of all vehicles they manufacture are electric.
Why China Is Selling Cheap HIV Tests In Campus Vending Machines
It's a pilot project to reach youth who are at risk of infection — and reluctant to come to clinics because of the stigma around HIV/AIDS. Is anyone buying?
Almost 100 Days In, 'Trumpism' Is Still Not Clearly Defined
Donald Trump is a man who's made a life out of branding. But as president, the brand is muddled — is he a protectionist looking out for the little guy or has he gone "mainstream"?
Trump's First 100 Days: An 'Entry-Level' Presidency
Trump is the first president without political, military or government experience. And experts argue that he's faced setbacks because of it.
On China And North Korea: The Strength Of Weakness And The Limits Of Power
The Trump administration wants China to help "solve" the North Korea problem. Beijing has leverage, but its influence on Pyongyang — and even whether it wants to use all of it — is far from clear.
Beijing Mega-Region Plan Aims To Alleviate Poverty, But Some Are Wary
Set to be implemented in 2030, the plan would merge Beijing, the port city of Tianjin and Hebei province into a mega-region to push economic development. Some are skeptical resources will be shifted.