John Rewich
Appearances
NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-07-2025 8PM EST
President Carter's term as president ended in 1981. And for the remainder of his life, the longest post-presidency of any American president ever was He focused on making the lives of his fellow men better.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-05-2025 3PM EST
On Tuesday, the Postal Service announced an indefinite suspension of processing of incoming packages from China and Hong Kong. That came after President Trump's latest tariffs on China went into effect, and after he banned a tariff exemption for small packages that had become popular with e-commerce platforms. But the Postal Service reversed course today.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-05-2025 3PM EST
It says USPS and Customs and Border Protection are working closely together to, quote, China's foreign ministry earlier urged the U.S. to stop politicizing economics and trade, and said China would continue to take necessary measures to safeguard its company's rights and interests. John Rewich, NPR News, Beijing.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-03-2025 8PM EST
The implanted device delivers electrical pulses to the vagus nerve, which connects the brain with internal organs and the immune system. Dr. Kevin Tracy of Northwell Health in New York says the pulses trigger a reflex that puts the brakes on inflammation in joints.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-03-2025 8PM EST
A study of 242 patients with rheumatoid arthritis found that the device, made by Setpoint Medical, was able to reduce pain and inflammation and slow the damage in affected joints. The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the device and is likely to make a decision by the end of the year. John Hamilton, NPR News.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 11-09-2024 9PM EST
The leaders of China's parliament approved a bill that raises the ceiling for special bond issuance by local governments. They also approved further financing for debt swaps at the local level. In all, the measures will allow local governments to issue a combined 10 trillion yuan, or about $1.4 trillion, in fresh bonds in the coming years.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 11-09-2024 9PM EST
The money will be used to pay down off-balance sheet debt that's been crippling local governments around the country and hurting the national economy. The debt swaps are expected to save local governments around $84 billion in interest over the coming five years. It's the latest in a series of steps to shore up the economy in the face of mounting challenges,
NPR News Now
NPR News: 11-09-2024 9PM EST
and now increased uncertainty with the coming of a second Trump administration. John Rewich, NPR News, Shanghai.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 12-27-2024 8PM EST
I mean, just over Christmas days, launching waves of missiles and drones against Ukrainian infrastructure. This is not a man who anyone should take seriously when it comes to saying he's ready for a negotiated settlement. He has proven quite the contrary in almost every single possible way.