A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it's struggling to rebound
A year ago, China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn't happened.
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Earthquake rattles western China, killing at least 111 people
The state news agency Xinhua said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2. It reportedly damaged water, electricity, transport, communications and other infrastructure in the mountainous region.
China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how
China has been sending ships and planes to encircle Taiwan and mounting more sophisticated military drills simulating a blockade of the island.
Japan bolsters security ties with neighbors at summit amid tensions with China
Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations adopted a joint vision that emphasizes security and economic cooperation, amid growing tensions with China.
Gao Yaojie, a pioneering activist who exposed China's AIDS epidemic, dies at 95
A trained gynecologist, Gao became well-known across China for her relentless activism in exposing a man-made AIDS crisis and for her educational work to remove the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.
Philippines says the Chinese coast guard attacked its vessels for a second day
Philippine officials said blasts from a high-pressure water cannon seriously endangered the lives of a supply boat's crew a day after a similar attack in another disputed area.
A year after lifting COVID rules, China is turning quarantine centers into apartments
Dozens of makeshift centers were built and now stand empty. Now authorities want to revive a stagnating economy and attract young workers to cities by turning the structures into affordable housing.
What North Korea's shift toward Russia means for its global strategy
Since the collapse of nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington in 2019, analysts see a major shift in North Korea's foreign relations. It has turned increasingly to Moscow.
Taiwan is driving China-U.S. tensions. Meet the person right in the middle
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Taiwan the "most important" and "most sensitive" issue driving U.S.-China tensions. Sandra Oudkirk is trying to navigate that tricky terrain.
At climate summit, nations want more from the U.S.: 'There's just a trust deficit'
The United States looms large at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Historically, it's responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than any other nation. But it's also key for major breakthroughs.