World Uyghur kids recall physical and mental torment at Chinese boarding schools in Xinjiang Being hit, locked in a dark room and forced to hold a stress position — two small Uyghur children recount abusive experiences in boarding school in Xinjiang, where they also lost their mother tongues. Emily Feng
Arts & Life When the Winter Olympics become a moral quandary: Soundside What does it mean to be a good person? It's not a question you'd expect someone to be asking themselves when they're deciding whether or not to watch the Olympic Games. But this year, that question's feeling more relevant than ever. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
World With U.S. focused on defense, China's trade and infrastructure sweep Southeast Asia The Biden administration hopes to make deeper inroads in Southeast Asia but lags far behind China, which has already built up major trade ties, as well as roads and a high-speed rail. Julie McCarthy
Food Snail noodles go viral in China during the pandemic. But the dish is a bit ... funky The southern specialty — snail broth, pickled bamboo, slippery rice noodles — has taken off. "A lot of people were looking for crazy, ridiculous things to eat," says food blogger Mei Shanshan. Emily Feng Aowen Cao
World North Korea is testing hypersonic weapons. Should the West be worried? The tests of the fast and maneuverable class of weapons that purport to be able to evade missile defense systems, has garnered the attention of the White House, which responded with new sanctions. Scott Neuman
World Not invited to Biden's democracy summit, China launches a propaganda blitz President Biden's Summit for Democracy has kicked off. China is not invited — but it's still trying to project its own narratives about democracy. John Ruwitch Emily Feng
Politics Why Biden is hosting more than 100 countries to talk about democracy The White House wants to boost global commitments to human rights and fighting corruption. But as the summit convenes, American democracy itself is under pressure. Scott Detrow
Sports Saudi Arabia and China are accused of using sports to cover up human rights abuse Saudi Arabia has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to stage high-profile sporting events. Critics say those investments are an attempt by the kingdom to cover up human rights violations. H.J. Mai
Politics Biden and Xi will meet (virtually) on Monday. Here's what's at stake It's been more than two years since leaders of the United States and China met face-to-face. This meeting will be virtual, not in person, and comes at a time of high tensions. Ayesha Rascoe
Health One Chinese town has started a fiery online debate about China's zero-COVID policy Citizens in Ruili are complaining about lengthy lockdowns and terrible conditions in quarantine centers. Others in China don't want to hear about it. Emily Feng
