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Around 1,000 students sing patriotic songs at an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of China's National Day in Hong Kong

World Oct 01

As economic challenges and security threats linger, China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule

By Adam Kemp

World Aug 03

FILE PHOTO: Vietnamese President To Lam at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi
Vietnam’s president confirmed as new Communist Party chief in wake of predecessor’s death

Vietnamese President To Lam was confirmed Saturday as the new chief of the Communist Party after his predecessor died July 19. It was unclear if Lam will stay in his role as president.

By Associated Press

Politics Jan 09

Russian flag flies with the Spasskaya Tower of Moscow's Kremlin in the background in Moscow, Russia February 27, 2019. Photo by Maxim Shemetov/REUTERS
A Communist candidate gets approval to run in the Russian presidential election

Although the Communist candidate typically gets the second-highest vote tally, Kharitonov does not present a significant challenge to Putin.

By Associated Press

World Oct 24

New Politburo Standing Committee members in Beijing
Watch 7:56
China’s president consolidates power by surrounding himself with loyalists

Chinese President Xi Jinping secured a third five-year term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party over the weekend. A seven-member Standing Committee was also named and filled with Xi loyalists. Christopher Johnson of China Strategies Group joined Judy…

By Judy Woodruff, Satvi Sunkara

World Sep 26

Children help a voter to cast her vote at a polling station during the new Family Code referendum in Havana, Cuba, September 25, 2022. Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/REUTERS
Cuba approves same-sex marriage in sweeping referendum

Cuban voters have approved a sweeping "family law" code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents.

By Cristiana Mesquita, Associated Press

Apr 19

Cuba’s Communist Party chooses Miguel Díaz-Canel as leader

By Associated Press

In many ways, Cuba's new maximum leader is nothing like those who have governed the island for the past six decades. Miguel Díaz-Canel was never a guerrilla fighter and rose peacefully and diligently through the approved channels.

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Apr 16

Raul Castro confirms he’s resigning, ending long era in Cuba

By Associated Press

Raul Castro says he is resigning as head of Cuba's Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.

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Feb 07

Doctor’s death unleashes fury at Chinese officials

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

In death, Dr. Li Wenliang became the face of simmering anger at the ruling Communist Party's controls over information and complaints that officials lie about or hide disease outbreaks.

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Oct 01

Watch 3:44
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…

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Oct 01

PHOTOS: China’s Communist Party celebrates 70-year rule amid Hong Kong protests

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

The celebratory displays highlight Beijing's ambition for strategic influence to match its status as the second-largest global economy.

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