World In India's elections, many say cash-for-votes is an open secret Cash-for-votes is such a pervasive problem in India that the election commission says it seized nearly half a billion dollars of cash and inducements before the polls even opened last month. Omkar Khandekar
World Putin and Xi further their embrace to defy U.S.-led pressure President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing. Charles Maynes John Ruwitch
Asia Chinese scholar and an American observer of China offer insights into current tension NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with a Chinese observer of the U.S. and an American observer of China about the countries' competing interests.
Asia U.S. ambassador to China says America needs a level playing field for business NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns about diplomatic tensions with China over new U.S. tariffs.
Politics Republicans called for a tough stance on China. Are they happy with new tariffs? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan about the Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
Europe 2 of America's biggest antagonists to meet: Russia and China's presidents Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China for a state visit this week. The invitation from his Chinese counterpart marks the first international trip of Putin's new term. Michel Martin Charles Maynes
Politics Biden to raise tariffs on Chinese goods from electric vehicles to semiconductors NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai about the Biden's administration's decision to raise tariffs on certain Chinese goods.
Politics Biden announces new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles President Biden is keeping the tariffs on Chinese imports put in place by his predecessor and 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump. And he's adding new ones for things like electric vehicles. Asma Khalid
Asia India's ruling party is accused of incitement against Muslim minority The Hindu nationalist BJP is increasing its anti-Muslim rhetoric as the country's elections heat up. Diaa Hadid
Politics Biden administration is expected to announce new tariffs on some Chinese goods Why is President Biden planning to hit China with tariffs this week? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Harvard economist Gordon Hanson, who has studied how U.S.-China tariffs affect jobs and voting.