Emily Rauhala

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Read TIME's Profile of Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen

In June 2015, TIME sat down for a candid conversation over bacon and eggs with Taiwan's current leader when she was just a presidential candidate

By Emily Rauhala / Taipei

Solar Impulse Readies for Pacific Crossing

Relying entirely on solar power, the aircraft will attempt to travel from China to Hawaii

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

Gloria Steinem's North Korea Peace Walk Draws Ire

Remember, the status quo sure ain't working

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

China Rushes Aid to Nepal After Deadly Earthquake; Taiwan Is Turned Away

Even with survivors still being pulled from the rubble, geopolitical ramifications loom large

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

North Korea's Nukes Are No Joke

The two countries were once as close as lips and teeth, but Beijing is increasingly wary of Pyongyang and Kim Jong Un

By Emily Rauhala

Yushu: A Tibetan Town Rebuilt in Beijing's Image

After a massive earthquake destroyed 90% of Yushu's buildings and claimed more than 2,000 lives, the price of recovery has been sacrificing identity

By Emily Rauhala / Yushu

Ikea Denies Ban on Sleeping Chinese Customers

They're as comfy as ever

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

The Big Test for Chinese Students

Cheating allegations dog Chinese students applying to U.S. colleges—but the reality is more complex

By Emily Rauhala/ Beijing

Five Feminists Remain Jailed in China for Activities the Government Supports

The line between dissidence and social activism grows ever murkier

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

Fading Hope and Little Help for Families of Flight 370 Passengers

One year on, the relatives of Chinese passengers face plenty of harassment and grief, but few answers

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

North Korea Applauds Knife Attack on U.S. Ambassador

The assailant reportedly shouted "South and North Korea should be reunified”

By Emily Rauhala

Britain's Prince William Handles China Visit With Polish

Pretty impressive, when you consider the diplomatic line he has to tread

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

Viral Video Urges Chinese Parents to Accept Gay Kids

The short film has become a holiday hit in China

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

Watch China's Creepy Musical Tribute to Online Censorship

All together now: "The Internet strengthens the country"

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

China Hit by Another SAT Cheating Scandal

Another round of tests, another set of allegations of organized cheating in China

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

Migrant Scrap Peddlers Eke Out a Living on Beijing's Edge

“These people make the city work,” says Getty photographer Kevin Frayer. “Beijing needs them”

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

See China's Internet Dilemma in One Screen Grab

Can the country really hope for entrepreneurial innovation while restricting Internet access?

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

Watch This Haunting Film About China's Polluted Air

It's haunting and eerily beautiful

By Emily Rauhala / Beijing

What the Pope Gets Wrong About Contraception

It is not the mom of seven who should be scolded for "irresponsibility"

By Emily Rauhala

North Korea Defector Changes His Story

Shin Dong-hyuk's story was the basis for the book Escape From Camp 14

By Emily Rauhala
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