Asia News Wrap: UN Warns Asia Warming Twice as Fast
The UN warns Asia is warming twice as fast as the global average, highlighting an urgent climate crisis across urban and rural landscapes.
Iran Says No Deal to Resume Talks with United States
Iran’s foreign minister says no deal has been made to resume talks with the United States; any move hinges on national interests.
Swan Bay Revival on the Emin River: A 17-Year Pledge of Protection
Learn how Illyar Ily turned Xinjiang’s Emin River from two swans to over 180, creating Swan Bay and inspiring a community-wide conservation pledge.
Chaoyangmen: From Wartime Gate to Vibrant Beijing Hub
Chaoyangmen’s journey from wartime gateway in 1937 to today’s vibrant cultural and business hub in Beijing’s Second Ring Road.
Forging Body and Spirit: Dengfeng’s Martial Arts Tradition
Young students at Dengfeng’s martial arts schools in Henan forge body, spirit and character through disciplined training and moral teachings.
EU Leaders Weigh US Trade Offer as July Tariff Deadline Looms
EU leaders debate a fast US trade deal versus firmer terms as the July 9 tariff reprieve runs out, weighing auto duties, digital levies and Asia-Pacific ties.
China’s GDI: A Game-Changer for Global Human Rights
China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) reframes human rights through development, tackling poverty, food security, and infrastructure to deliver a vital development dividend.
IOC President Coventry Champions Youth Engagement Through Esports, TikTok & AI
IOC President Coventry outlines plans to engage youth through esports, TikTok and AI, ahead of her November visit to the 15th National Games in Guangdong, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR.
Beyond Heroism: South China Sea Doc’s Hidden Environmental and Labor Toll
Baby Ruth Villarama’s doc frames Filipino fishermen as sovereignty heroes, but overlooks destructive fishing, depleted stocks and child labor in the South China Sea.
US Defense Chief Sees No Sign of Iran Moving Enriched Uranium
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says no intelligence shows Iran moved enriched uranium ahead of recent U.S. strikes. Experts warn hidden stockpiles may persist.