East Asia

World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands

The undersea mass in the Pacific Ocean is so big it can be seen from space

In photos: World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands

Biden, Xi to meet in Lima on sidelines of APEC summit in Peru

Incoming Trump administration faces “tough, complicated relationship” between the U.S. and China, says White House

China looks to expand global influence with Xi’s Latin America tour

Analysts say the trip is part of China’s attempt to present itself as 'a responsible global power' at a time when countries around the world brace for uncertainties following US President-elect Donald Trump’s victory on November 5

China clears memorial to mass killing victims as government scrambles to respond

Posts complaining about the government's slow response and raising questions about the mental health of a nation shaken by a recent spate of similar killings were being quickly removed

Ex-Philippine President Duterte says ICC should 'hurry up' on drug war investigation

According to police data, more than 6,200 people died in anti-drug operations under Duterte's presidency

At White House, Indonesia's new leader straddles US-China rivalry

Washington is encouraging Indonesia to make sure agreement with Beijing complies with UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

Indonesia’s Prabowo meets Biden after signing maritime deal with Beijing

President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met Tuesday at the White House to strengthen U.S.–Indonesia ties. The meeting came days after Jakarta signed a maritime agreement with Beijing that critics say could lend credibility to China’s claims in the South China Sea.

After Trump's reelection, calls grow to renew US focus on Uyghur rights

As Trump’s second term nears, Uyghur American advocates push for tougher action on China’s Xinjiang policies, while watching how US-China relations evolve

How could US-China rivalry in Africa play out under Trump 2.0?

Ishiba survived rare runoff to remain Japan's prime minister but will face turmoil  

Here is a look at what's happening in Japan's tumultuous politics, and what it might mean for Ishiba and his government as they prepare to navigate a second term of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump