Health Why They're Called 'Wet Markets' — And What Health Risks They Might Pose A wet market is a complex of stalls selling fish, meat and wild animals. One such market in Wuhan has been linked to the current outbreak of coronavirus. Jason Beaubien
World As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds The tense China relationship and Hong Kong protests are big issues for Taiwan as it prepares to vote in January. Emily Feng Greg Dixon
Politics Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters China summoned the U.S. ambassador and issued a sharp response over the legislation, which allows the U.S. to sanction individuals who violate Hong Kong residents' rights. Alex Leff Emily Feng
World Pro-Democracy Candidates Make Election Gains In Statement To Beijing The city reported that more than 2.9 million people voted, a turnout rate of more than 71%. More people voted in Sunday's local election than any election in Hong Kong to date. Sam Gringlas
Politics President Trump Waffles On Hong Kong Democracy Bill Amid China Trade Talks President Trump says he stands with democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong. But he stopped short of pledging support for a pro-Hong Kong bill, saying it could complicate trade talks with China. Scott Horsley
Politics Pence Chides NBA, Nike For 'Losing Their Voices' On China Vice President Mike Pence accused the NBA and Nike of giving in to China with actions that served to censor expressions of support for the Hong Kong protests. Ayesha Rascoe
Sports Back From China, LeBron James Speaks Out On NBA Controversy James said he believed Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey "wasn't educated on the situation at hand" when he expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Merrit Kennedy
Business Blizzard Entertainment Faces Public Backlash Following Esports Player Ban In the days after the company banned a Hong Kong player from competing, people across the world have denounced Blizzard and shown their support for pro-democracy protests. Paolo Zialcita
Sports NBA Calls Off News Conferences For Players In China As Controversy Lingers The NBA says it made the move after conferring with players. A league source tells NPR that the Lakers and Nets — who are playing Saturday — can hold their own media gatherings if they want to. Brakkton Booker
Technology Blizzard Entertainment Bans Esports Player After Pro-Hong Kong Comments The developer of World of Warcraft and Hearthstone said a player known as Blitzchung went over the line when he said, "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times!" Paolo Zialcita
