China Counts Wild Pandas. Nobody Believes Its Tally.
The panda census methodology is widely seen as flawed, and China keeps the data shrouded in secrecy. 阅读简体中文版閱讀繁體中文版 American zoos point to a rise in the wild panda numbers —…
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Hong Kong Investigates After 9 Monkeys Die in a Zoo
The zoo partially closed after the deaths, which occurred over two days and included members of a critically endangered species. The deaths of nine monkeys at a Hong Kong zoo…
Understanding Canada’s Fight With India Over a Murdered Sikh Activist
The diplomatic rift has suddenly grown more stark as Canada amplifies its accusations that India is directing lethal operations abroad. Canada expelled six Indian diplomats on Monday, including India’s High…
Tuesday Briefing: India Accused of Homicide and Extortion
Plus, an artist sues to reclaim his work. Canada expelled Indian diplomats Canada accused the Indian government yesterday of homicide and extortion intended to silence critics of India living in…
China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus. Stock prices rose in China on Monday, as investors welcomed government…
Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?
the new new world Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk. 阅读简体中文版閱讀繁體中文版 A…
China Holds War Games in a Warning to Taiwan’s Leader
The drills were seen as a response to a speech by President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan, who said last week that China had “no right to represent” the island. China…
Monday Briefing: The U.S. to Deploy Troops to Israel
Plus, 200,000 stories of Modern Love. The U.S. will deploy about 100 troops to Israel for missile defense The Pentagon said that it was sending an advanced missile defense system…
Ladakh’s Local Hero Wants India to Pay Attention to His People
The activist Sonam Wangchuk is leading protests to demand more autonomy for India’s remote Ladakh region, which shares borders with China and Pakistan. Sonam Wangchuk has worn many hats: as…
Boot Found at Everest Could Be From Climber Who Vanished 100 Years Ago
When Sandy Irvine went on a pioneering expedition to Mount Everest’s summit in 1924, he and his partner vanished. The recent discovery may shed light on the ill-fated adventure. A…