Super Typhoon Mangkhut Slams Into The Philippines
Officials and residents raced to prepare as the storm approached the northern part of the country. In 2013 typhoon Haiyan killed more than 6,000 people in the Philippines.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong's 'McRefugees' On The Rise Amid Summer Heat
Hundreds in the Chinese territory regularly sleep in 24-hour air conditioned McDonald's restaurants, but a new survey shows the trend is increasing and is not limited to the homeless.
Should California Winemakers Be Worried About China's Tariffs?
California produces about 85 percent of American wine, which is worth about $1.5 billion in exports. As of now, China imports little U.S. wine, but it's one of the world's fastest-growing markets.
Asian Markets Catch Wall Street's Cold
For the second time this week, markets in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Japan followed 1,000-point plunges of the Dow with big sell-offs of their own.
Asian, European Markets Follow Wall Street, With Stocks Suffering Sharp Losses
After the Dow shed 4.6 percent on Monday, Japan's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng both dipped by about 5 percent. European shares were also down sharply in early trading.
China Seizes Publisher Of Banned Books Again — Just Months After Releasing Him
Gui Minhai, a Hong Kong-based bookseller with Swedish citizenship, was on a train to Beijing for medical treatment when police detained him. Now, Swedish authorities are demanding answers.
Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China
Jerry Chung Shing Lee, 53, was arrested at New York's JFK airport on Monday, capping a six-year investigation that began when the FBI searched his hotel room in 2012, uncovering classified notes.
Worries Grow In Hong Kong As China Pushes Its Official Version Of History In Schools
A new proposed curriculum for Hong Kong schools is missing key parts of modern Chinese history. The struggle over education is the latest battle with China over how the city is governed.
In Hong Kong, Booing China's National Anthem Is About To Get More Risky
In Hong Kong, it's practically a national sport to boo China's national anthem at soccer matches. But Beijing has made it illegal to disrespect the anthem, punishable by up to three years in prison.
Shark Fin Trade Faces Troubled Waters As Global Pressure Mounts
Congress is once again considering a federal ban on shark fins, used in soup. But scientists are divided about whether a ban is the best way to protect the creatures, which are imperiled worldwide.