Shanghai is expected to reopen some subways as it eases COVID restrictions
The lockdown of China's largest city has dealt a blow to the economy and frustrated residents.
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How the war in Ukraine is challenging the long-sought pivot to Asia
President Biden is traveling to Japan and South Korea this week — his first trip to Asia since taking office. Like presidents before him, he's seeking to reorient U.S. foreign policy toward Asia.
From across the Pacific, Taiwan's president castigates California shooting
The leader of the self-governing East Asian island condemned violence following the deadly attack against a Taiwanese congregation in California.
Shanghai maintains 'zero-COVID' policy but the U.N. says it is not sustainable
The leader of the World Health Organization says he doesn't think that a 'zero-COVID' strategy is sustainable, given the behavior of the virus.
China promotes coal in setback for efforts to cut emissions
Officials in the country face political pressure to ensure stability as President Xi Jinping prepares to try and award himself a third five-year term as ruling party leader.
The pandemic inspired a cartoonist to explore their Wuhanese roots and queer identity
In the funny and heartfelt coming-of-age graphic memoir 'Messy Roots,' artist Laura Gao unpacks their relationship with their Asianness, queerness and their ever-changing home city of Wuhan.
Migrant workers in China find new jobs — and precarious conditions — in COVID control
China's economic downturn has left thousands of migrant workers unemployed. They're pivoting to work in COVID control — and have strong concerns about how they are being treated.
3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months in space
The astronauts landed in the Gobi desert after six months aboard their country's newest orbital station. During the mission, astronaut Wang Yaping carried out the first spacewalk by a Chinese woman.
Anti-virus shutdowns in China spread as infections rise
Shutdowns that have shut down some of China's biggest cities and fueled public irritation are spreading as infections rise, hurting a weak economy and prompting warnings of possible global shockwaves.
U.S. lawmakers signal support for Taiwan in visit
U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan on Friday made a pointed and public declaration of their support for the self-governing island democracy while also issuing a warning to China.