Why Gulf States Are Backtracking on India... Over the last several years, especially under the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India had made significant strides in its relations with the ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Reopening Is a Multicolored Mess
Slicing the country into green, orange and red zones will be ineffective. Fiscal support is what is really needed. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Can live-streaming save China’s economy?
"I'm a bit nervous," confessed Li Qiang, the deputy mayor of Wuhan, the Chinese city where the coronavirus was first reported late last year, as he awaited the start of his first-ever TikTok ... ( read original story ...)
China launches new rocket into space as it steps up Moon landing plans
Space agency tests new design that is billed to replace current Shenzhou module, a copy of Russia’s Soyuz ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese ambassador: Blaming China will not end this pandemic
An unnecessary burden has been distracting our focus and undercutting international efforts to curb the virus. ( read original story ...)
Ji Chaozhu, Interpreter for China During Nixon’s Trip, Dies at 90
With his flawless English, he sometimes translated for both American and Chinese officials, making him the “indispensable man.” ... ( read original story ...)
US couple’s nightmare: Held in China, away from daughter
The first thing Daniel Hsu noticed about the room was that there were no sharp edges. The walls were covered with beige rubber, the table wrapped in soft, grey leather. ( read original story ...)
Rep. John Ratcliffe: China, COVID-19 origins will be priorities if confirmed as DNI
Ratcliffe sought to assure the panel he wouldn't let politics affect his job as the chief U.S. intelligence officer, after senators expressed skepticism over his ability to be impartial. ( read original story ...)
Stocks rally from Hong Kong to Wall Street on reopening hope
Stocks rallied worldwide on Tuesday as more countries relaxed restrictions on businesses, raising hopes for a recovery from the historic plunge that is sweeping the global economy. The ... ( read original story ...)
Reuters Pulitzer team captured Hong Kong’s descent into chaos
Detained by Hong Kong authorities, she screams her name out to friends so they can call a lawyer to help. The picture, taken on Sept. 2 last year in the midst of huge and violent protests that rocked ... ( read original story ...)