Oil Spill Reported Off China Coast After Tanker, Bulk Carrier Collide
The tanker, reportedly carrying a cargo of bitumen, used in road and roof construction, was at anchor, according to the ship's Singapore-based operator.
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China Says It Has Ended Poverty. Is That True?
The government has declared victory over poverty. NPR talks to the people who've been moved from poor rural villages to brand-new apartment buildings to see how they're now faring.
Ex-Trump National Security Adviser Urges 'A Different Approach' To China
In an NPR interview, H.R. McMaster says the United States and its allies need to compete more effectively with China. He also urges a multinational approach for dealing with Beijing militarily.
On Climate, U.S. And China Pledge Cooperation, But Competition Will Also Be Prominent
Bilateral ties are at a low and while Washington and Beijing agreed on climate cooperation, details are unclear. Competition with China is key to the Biden administration's response to climate change.
U.S., China Agree To Cooperate On Climate Crisis With Urgency
The world's two biggest carbon polluters agreed to cooperate to curb climate change with "seriousness and urgency" days before President Biden hosts a virtual summit of world leaders on the issue.
9 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced For 2019 Protests
Nine activists and lawmakers were sentenced to prison terms Friday for their participation in the 2019 anti-government protests.
In Talks With Japanese Prime Minister, Biden To Focus On Countering China
President Biden meets with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday, his first in-person summit since taking office. Talks are expected to focus on shared concerns about China.
Intelligence Chiefs Say China, Russia Are Biggest Threats To U.S.
The top U.S. intelligence officials detailed concerns to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, with many questions raised about cyberthreats and espionage targeting U.S. technology.
He Tried To Organize Workers In China's Gig Economy. Now He Faces 5 Years In Jail
The arrest of food delivery worker Chen Guojiang dealt a blow to nascent efforts to promote couriers' rights as they've gained broader public attention during the coronavirus pandemic.
50 Years Later, The Legacy Of U.S.-China 'Pingpong Diplomacy' Faces Challenges
April 10 marks the 50th anniversary of when U.S. table tennis players first visited China in a diplomatic breakthrough. But today, the political winds have shifted — in both countries.