Emily Feng
Stories
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Chinese artist who satirized Mao to stand trial for 'slandering heroes and martyrs'
Gao Zhen, a famed contemporary artist, goes on trial this week for "slandering heroes and martyrs" of China's ruling Communist Party. His wife has been forced to become his advocate.
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The rippling effect of the Iran war, seen from the border with Turkey
U.S. marines have arrived in the Middle East. NPR's Emily Feng has been monitoring the latest developments from the border of Iran and Turkey.
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From Tehran to Tel Aviv, the Gulf and Beirut: Regional reflections on one month of war
One month into the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran, we turn to our correspondents across the region to assess the conflict's impact.
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US and China both believe the other is a declining power
China believes the U.S. is a declining power with expansionist ambitions. The U.S. thinks the same of China.
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Iranians leaving the country share their thoughts on US-Israeli strikes
At Iran's border, those fleeing the war speak of an unbearable choice: endure the regime or risk everything to see it fall.
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At an underground disco in Turkey, Iranians celebrate Nowruz and reflect on the war
At one underground disco along Turkey's border with Iran, Iranians ponder death and the destruction of their country while celebrating the traditional new year holiday of Nowruz.
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The latest updates on the Iran war after three weeks
Heavy airstrikes overnight in Tehran as President Trump says he's considering winding down military operations.
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Iran's cultural heritage sites are being damaged by American and Israeli strikes
The cost of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to Iran's most famous cultural heritage sites.
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Fear, defiance, and anger: Iranians describe life under bombardment
In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.
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Amid U.S.–China chip rivalry, open-standard designers warn their vision is at risk
The U.S. and China have been trying to dominate semiconductor design and manufacture. But the creators of one type of semiconductor design wanted to make it free for anyone in the world to build upon.