NPR visits an electric vehicle factory in Beijing China's government has openly supported new energy vehicles, an industry it wants to dominate. NPR's Steve Inskeep visits an electric vehicle factory in Beijing. Steve Inskeep
Xi Jinping visits Southeast Asia to strengthen ties China's leader, Xi Jinping, embarks on a five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour, amid the trade war with the U.S. Adam Hancock
The latest on the unfolding trade war with China China is calling new U.S. tariff exemptions for mobile phones and computers a "small step," but is urging the Trump administration to heed rational voices and abolish all reciprocal tariffs. John Ruwitch
China's possible next move in response to tariff exemptions on electronics NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks economist Keyu Jin, author of the book "The New China Playbook" about Beijing's next moves in the trade war with the U.S. Ayesha Rascoe
Trade war between the U.S. and China spirals into uncharted territory China ponders what comes next in its relations with the United States after a week of escalating tariffs. John Ruwitch
Indian states are at odds over a move to change seat distribution in the parliament There's a fierce political debate in India about whether population shifts should change how parliamentary seats are distributed. Devina Gupta
Beijing slaps 125% tariffs on U.S. goods in latest U.S.-China trade escalation China signals the latest tariff hike will be its last round of tit-for-tat measures, prompting sharp falls in European shares, as Asian stocks end the day mixed. John Ruwitch
Asia markets soar after President Trump pauses global tariffs Asia markets followed Wall Street's gains after Trump announced a pause on higher global tariffs, but investors are still looking to Beijing for reaction. Sherisse Pham
Taiwan says it can help fill drone parts supply chain as China tariffs hit industry Many of the world's drone companies rely on China for parts. But China is cutting some U.S. drone makers off through sanctions as part of its retaliation for U.S. tariffs. Taiwan says it can help out. Emily Feng
China vows retaliation and a 'fight to the end' after Trump's latest tariff threat Trump said on Truth Social he would impose the new tariffs on China if Beijing did not retract a 34% retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods that it announced in response to Trump's initial salvo last Wednesday. John Ruwitch