Gender inequality accelerates Japan's rural depopulation Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere. Anthony Kuhn
A town in northeast China has shrunk by a third since 2010. Here's one family's story An elementary school in Yimianpo is now a storage yard. The number of children in the town has dropped by half and there are fewer than three births per 1,000 residents in the province — China's lowest rate. John Ruwitch
Trump rates meeting with China's Xi 12 out of 10, lowers tariffs President Trump said he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping "agreed to almost everything" in their nearly two-hour meeting in South Korea, which Trump said was "friendly." Deepa Shivaram
Trump says he's confident of a deal ahead of Xi meeting President Trump has confidently predicted striking a deal with China's leader, who he's set to meet Thursday. Anthony Kuhn
North Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea North Korea said Wednesday its recent test-firings of sea-to-surface cruise missiles were successful, in another display of its growing military capabilities as U.S. President Donald Trump visits South Korea. The Associated Press
Trump-Xi meeting comes amid growing tensions over trade between the U.S. and China President Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea. Here's what's at stake. Deepa Shivaram
Exploring the link between Japan's depopulation and gender inequality Gender inequality is accelerating young Japanese women's flight from rural areas to the cities, further depressing the country's already low birthrate. Anthony Kuhn
Trump praises Japan's new prime minister during visit President Trump began one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday by greeting the new Japanese prime minister, and taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier. The Associated Press
Southeast Asian scam networks are booming. Governments are starting to take action With the Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the growing problem of scam centers is in the spotlight. Michael Sullivan
Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during upcoming Asia trip President Trump is traveling to Asia, where he's expected to meet with global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Scott Simon
