As the Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday, Tibet remains under the watchful eyes of the Chinese government. Monks and locals express their fears and hopes for the future of their culture amidst oppression and surveillance.
Two Chinese nationals have been charged with smuggling a dangerous fungus into the U.S., raising alarms over national security and agricultural threats. The case unfolds with ties to the University of Michigan and Chinese government funding.
After a turbulent three days, Asian markets have found stability as stocks recover from steep declines. Measures from the Chinese government and positive comments from Treasury Secretary Bessent have helped restore investor confidence.