National This could be the impact if China's affordable EVs were sold in the U.S. Two electric vehicle shoppers feel conflicted about how China's more affordable EVs would affect drivers, jobs and the climate if they were sold in the U.S. Camila Domonoske
World China has big plans for its space program China launched three astronauts into space last week while Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting the country. Likely a coincidence, it still stood as a reminder of China's lofty space goals. John Ruwitch
Politics Secretary Blinken talked economy, security and AI during trip to China U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China's leader Xi Jinping. Washington and Beijing are engaging in talks over issues of economic development, global security, AI and more. Kai McNamee Ashley Brown
Asia Blinken-Xi meeting aimed at keeping U.S.-China relations from getting worse NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Secretary of State Blinken about U.S. foreign policy and his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, and with David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist.
World China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station. Some experts worry China's ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness. John Ruwitch
Politics Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Ukraine will get most of the assistance as it struggles to combat Russia's overwhelming firepower. The bill also includes more weapons for Israel, and humanitarian help for Gaza. Greg Myre
World North Korean leader Kim led rocket drills that simulated a nuclear counterattack State media described the drill as aimed at demonstrating the strength and diverse attack means of North Korea's nuclear forces amid deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea. The Associated Press
Sports World Anti-Doping Agency officials stayed silent about Olympic doping scandal Officials with the World Anti-Doping Agency are scrambling to contain an Olympic doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers. Critics say the organization's credibility is in question. Brian Mann
National What overcapacity in Chinese manufacturing could mean for American businesses The U.S. is increasingly concerned about the impact of Chinese overcapacity on manufacturing and the impact that will have on American businesses and workers. John Ruwitch
Europe U.S. raises alarms that China is helping Russia reconstitute its defense industry China has told the world that that it is neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war, and that it is not providing weapons to Russia. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected visit to Beijing this month. Michele Kelemen