The Trump administration levied a hefty tariff on goods that are moved through other countries, but it has not yet fully explained its plans.
Tag: Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
Torrential Rain Batters Hong Kong, Flooding the Waterlogged City
Record-setting rain has brought chaos to parts of Hong Kong, with submerged streets, stranded buses and landslides. Residents were advised to avoid going out.
Russia Says It Will Stop Abiding By INF Treaty
The United States has accused Russia of violating the pact, which expired in 2019, for more than a decade.
What is the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’?
Many of the world’s biggest earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis occur along a chain of seismologically active regions that encircle the Pacific Ocean.
Spat Between Thai and Cambodian Leaders Fuels Deadly Border War
A personal feud between two of Southeast Asia’s political titans is inflaming the worst violence on the border in more than a decade.
Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia.
Bed sharing tends to be unpopular and contentious in the United States. But in many Asian countries, the question is often not whether to do it, but when to stop.
Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia.
Bed sharing tends to be unpopular and contentious in the United States. But in many Asian countries, the question is often not whether to do it, but when to stop.
Amid Tariff Chaos, U.S. Allies Try to Redraw the Trade Map
Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global trading nexus that is less vulnerable to American tariffs.
Rubio and China’s Top Envoy Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter Beijing’s power, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.
China Surveys Seabeds Where Naval Rivals May One Day Clash
Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful in a conflict with Taiwan or the United States.