Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome – but not everything he wanted
China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan – but hasn’t got as much as it would have hoped for.
Category: Asia
Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Pakistan says it struck 10 targets, adding the strikes were “strictly limited to identified military objectives”.
Why India's Election Commission is in the eye of a storm – again
India’s polling monitor is facing yet another crisis of credibility with fresh allegations against its chief.
Teen rocker Nene Royal becomes first Thai to win America's Got Talent
Her heavy metal performance trumped nine other finalists, including magicians and even a robot crew.
Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying
Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game.
Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil – what's at stake?
The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.
White House to roll out the red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AI during the latter’s multi-day visit to Washington.
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'
Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore
Authorities are cracking down on “disruptive behaviours” including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.