Arts Oct 03 Why China’s art market is evolving from knockoffs to new works In the past, China was better known for producing 75 percent of the world’s art knockoffs than for its own creative innovation. Today, that is changing, as Chinese artists are reviving what they call the country’s “cultural aristocracy” by producing…
World Oct 02 How China is driving the future of electric cars In China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, putting more electric vehicles on the road is critical. Determined to become a world leader in the market, that nation has imposed a requirement that’s compelling international manufacturers to go more…
World Oct 02 China: Power and Prosperity Preview Come along with PBS NewsHour as we explore today’s China and its relationship with the United States. With more than 70 interviews in 8 Chinese cities and across 7 countries—plus exclusive digital coverage—we’ll explore the hidden social, economic and…
World Oct 01 Hong Kong protest violence draws stark contrast to China’s anniversary pomp Tensions between police and protesters in Hong Kong escalated overnight, as officers opened fire. A young activist was shot, but survived. The unrest came just as mainland China marked the 70th anniversary of the Communist state. Nick Schifrin, who has…
World Oct 01 Chinese tech makes cities ‘smart,’ but critics say it spreads authoritarianism Chinese 5G technology is designed to transmit huge amounts of data instantly, and deploy vast networks of surveillance cameras and facial recognition software. While dozens of countries around the world plan to adopt the innovation, human rights advocates and the…
World Oct 01 How a question about pride ended an interview in China In China, finding ways for officials to open up felt like finding blue sky through Beijing smog.
World Sep 30 How China’s high-tech ‘eyes’ monitor behavior and dissent Technology is transforming China, helping improve life in some ways, but also collecting big data. The government is beginning to convert that data and surveillance footage into social credit scores, which critics say can be used to penalize those who…
World Sep 28 Impact of U.S.-China trade war felt in both countries For decades, the world's two largest economies — the U.S. and China — have been integrated. But the Trump administration is now trying to undo that, as an escalating trade war impacts consumers and businesses in both countries. NewsHour's Nick…
World Sep 27 China’s massive Belt and Road initiative builds global infrastructure — and influence China’s Belt and Road Initiative is the most expensive infrastructure project in history. Chinese companies are constructing roads, pipelines and railroads across the globe. But they are also building China’s influence, and critics in the U.S. and Asia worry Belt…
World Sep 26 How President Xi Jinping is transforming China at home and abroad Chinese President Xi Jinping’s philosophy has been written into the country’s constitution. He has sought to raise the standard of living at home, while boosting China’s power and influence across the globe. But critics accuse him of consolidating power and…