A popular place to see Japan's Mount Fuji used to be in front of a convenience store Visitors named the spot in Fujikawaguchiko "Mt. Fuji Lawson" after the store's name. The town, however, put up black netting to block the view after residents complained tourists would break laws.
Vietnam's top security official is confirmed as president To Lam, who oversaw police and intelligence operations at a time when rights groups say basic freedoms had been suppressed, was confirmed amid a major reshuffle of the country's top leadership. Michael Sullivan
Amid a crumbling media landscape in India, journalist Ravish Kumar is resolute NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Vinay Shukla and journalist Ravish Kumar about the new documentary While We Watched. Jonaki Mehta
A look at Rahul Gandhi, who is trying to wrest power from India's most powerful man Two of the most consequential races in India's elections involve one man: the opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Diaa Hadid
Taiwan's mandated military training has extended to a year, but some want even more This year, Taiwan's young men face a new, extended one year military conscription. Those concerned about the island's security against China say the conscription isn't enough. Emily Feng
In India's elections, many say cash-for-votes is an open secret Cash-for-votes is such a pervasive problem in India that the election commission says it seized nearly half a billion dollars of cash and inducements before the polls even opened last month. Omkar Khandekar
Putin and Xi further their embrace to defy U.S.-led pressure President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing. John Ruwitch
Chinese scholar and an American observer of China offer insights into current tension NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with a Chinese observer of the U.S. and an American observer of China about the countries' competing interests.
U.S. ambassador to China says America needs a level playing field for business NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns about diplomatic tensions with China over new U.S. tariffs.
Republicans called for a tough stance on China. Are they happy with new tariffs? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan about the Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.