In China, Trump has caché but few see U.S. ties improving under him or Harris Former President Donald Trump thumps Vice President Harris in name recognition and cache, but analysts say Beijing sees both as bad news. John Ruwitch
Vietnam's most senior political leader has died, leaving behind a vacuum in the party What does the death of the long-serving leader of Vietnam, one of the world's last remaining communist regimes, mean for the country and the region? Michael Sullivan
Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars Startups are catering to mourners who want a way to communicate with their lost loved ones — or at least digital likeness of them. Emily Feng
A Communist Party meeting in China aimed to chart a new course for the country China’s ruling Communist Party has held an important meeting in Beijing to plan China’s development and reform for the next five years. John Ruwitch
Head of Hong Kong's top journalist group says she lost 'WSJ' job due to her role Reporter Selina Cheng says she lost her Wall Street Journal job after refusing her supervisor's request to withdraw from the election to lead the journalism group, which advocates for press freedom. The Associated Press
Hong Kong businesses are under threat for association with pro-democracy protests In Hong Kong, long after the protest movement that kicked off five years ago fizzled out, a quiet tussle is playing out over the fate of businesses that once supported the ideals of the demonstrators. John Ruwitch
China's Communist Party aims to chart a new economic course China's Communist Party leaders holds a key meeting on Monday — an opportunity to chart a new economic course — but few observers expect big breakthroughs to boost the economy. John Ruwitch
Sexual assault cases involving U.S. military personnel strain relations with Japan Allegations of U.S. military servicemen's sexual assaults against women in Okinawa have been an irritant to the U.S.-Japan alliance. Several cases, which were kept from the public, have come to light. Anthony Kuhn
A man is caught attempting to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants The man's bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China's customs authority. Alana Wise
5 years ago they protested for freedom in Hong Kong. They want us to remember them Five years after mass protests disrupted Hong Kong, and were crushed by the government, people who took part are downsizing their dreams and ambitions — but keeping a small flame of hope alive. John Ruwitch