Thursday Briefing: U.S. Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine
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Category: Asia News
Trump’s Top Aides Embrace Confrontation With China
President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including …
Hennessy Workers Strike Over Plans to Bottle Cognac in China
The walkout in France is the latest development in a simmering trade war between Europe and China.
Smog in Pakistan Smothers Lahore, Breaking a Vibrant City’s Rhythms
Lahore comes alive at night. But this year’s record onslaught of cold-weather smog — residents call it the “fifth season” — has broken its rhythms.
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Media Mogul, Takes Stand in National Security Trial
The media tycoon, who is accused of masterminding pro-democracy protests, testified at his trial for the first time. He could be sent to prison for …
Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine hits Russia with U.S. Missiles
Plus, the Scandinavian band that’s big in Asia.
Delhi Trudges Through Another Air Pollution Nightmare
The government seems powerless to protect its citizens from this annual crisis, let alone prevent it.
Man Drives Car Into Crowd Outside Primary School in China
The incident followed an attack by a driver last week that left 35 people dead, and a mass stabbing several days later.
Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Sentenced in Mass Trial
The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many have already been in jail for years.
Tuesday Briefing: Ukraine is Poised to Strike inside Russia
Plus, revelations from a kids’ soccer coach.