China is doubling down on its 'zero-tolerance' COVID policy ahead of the Olympics
China is battling coronavirus outbreaks in six cities. More than 20 million people are in some form of lockdown.
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A South Korean village is protesting U.S. plans for THAAD missile defense upgrades
The potential upgrade at a U.S. air defense base, within range of missiles in North Korea and China, has residents concerned as Seoul walks a delicate balancing act between the rival powers.
Residents of Xi'an, China, react to COVID lockdowns with outrage and humor
Lockdowns are so strict and so prolonged in the Chinese city that residents have taken to social media to complain and joke about a lack of basic supplies.
Activists urge Tesla to close its new Xinjiang showroom
Tesla on Friday announced the opening of its showroom in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, where officials are accused of abuses against mostly Muslim ethnic minorities.
Tennis star Peng Shuai says her accusations of sexual assault have been misunderstood
Last month, the Chinese player posted on social media that a former top Communist Party official had assaulted her a decade ago. She then dropped out of sight, prompting concerns for her safety.
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep Hong Kong elections
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she was "satisfied" with the election despite the 30.2% voter turnout being the lowest since the British handed Hong Kong over to China in 1997.
Tensions with China revive old fears for Indians of Chinese descent
In 1962, thousands of Indians of Chinese descent were sent to prison camps during a brief war with Beijing. Recent clashes on the India-China border have revived Chinese Indians' fears of persecution.
Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy
The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure.
Not invited to Biden's democracy summit, China launches a propaganda blitz
President Biden's Summit for Democracy has kicked off. China is not invited — but it's still trying to project its own narratives about democracy.
A top Chinese ride-hailing company delists from the NYSE just months after its IPO
The announcement reflects the rapid reversal in Didi Chuxing's fortunes as China goes on a regulatory blitz targeting some of the country's biggest private technology firms.