China flexed its muscles on the NBA over one tweet supporting Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, but its bullying might backfire.

Same-sex couples in China can now appoint each other as their legal guardians, but the Chinese government still insists that heterosexual monogamy aligns with Chinese moral traditions.

With no end in sight and the world losing interest, is there a possible solution for Hong Kong protesters?

Following the vaping deaths in the U.S., over 20 countries have banned the sale of e-cigarette products. But researchers still have a hard time evaluating the actual health impact of e-cigarettes.

When the Chinese government first implemented cellphone networks in Xinjiang, social media platforms like WeChat became a major communication tool for Uyghurs — but it turned out to be a trap.

Clownish figures have surged in popularity both in cinema and in politics. What does this imply for our society?

Historically, Hong Kong police have responded to riots with a paramilitary mentality. The trust that was rebuilt between the police and the public since 1967 is destroyed again in the recent anti-extradition movement.

India passed a law criminalizing "triple talaq" — the controversial Muslim practice of instant divorce — and making it punishable with up to three years in prison. But Muslim women in the country are divided over the court ruling.

In an act of civil resilience, Puerto Ricans rallied behind decades of collective trauma to overthrow the governor.

China says it is helping the Uyghurs, but its actions meet the threshold of cultural genocide.

What's the point in giving out prison sentences of 400+ years if no one can live that long?

China creates its worldview with intricate layers of propaganda at different levels, with different tactics.

Two major projects in the UK and Uganda have locals worried they will lose control over their cities.

Remembering her life, her heroism during the 1947 uprising, and the legacy of the communist movement in Taiwan.

One small step for man... one giant leap for 3D printers.

Scientists believe the recently discovered virus has the potential to infect humans.

Resolutions are hard to keep, but being kind to yourself when facing failure helps you build resilience.

World markets are paralyzed ahead of a scheduled 2019 tariff hike from 10 to 25 percent.