Jul 23 Watch 5:31 Hong Kong police arrest authors of a children's book in latest free speech crackdown By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Hong Kong authorities arrested the authors of a children’s book this week and accused them of sedition. The book, “Defenders of Sheep Village,” explores the politics of a protest movement, facing off against an increasingly assertive China using animals. Nick… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 8:42 Taiwan's foreign minister says China is 'preparing for war.' Here's Taiwan's response plan By Nick Schifrin Taiwan, which China considers a breakaway province, is the most tense issue between Beijing and the U.S. Taiwan argues it is on the frontline of democracy against Chinese authoritarianism and is increasingly facing military harassment. Nick Schifrin speaks to Joseph… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 5:56 Hong Kong's pro-democracy leaders say it's an 'honor' to be jailed over fight for freedom In another blow to the city’s democracy, seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy leaders were convicted of unlawful assembly on Thursday and could face up to five years in jail. Nick Schifrin focuses on three of those convicted and… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 5:06 All of Hong Kong's pro-democracy legislators resign after colleagues are ousted By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran, Dan Sagalyn The government of Hong Kong removed four pro-democracy members of the semi-autonomous city’s legislative council on Wednesday. In response, all pro-democracy legislators resigned in protest. Activists fear it is the most dramatic step yet in Beijing’s effort to end Hong… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 6:42 The top U.S. diplomat in Beijing on why he supports Trump's China policy By Nick Schifrin How the United States deals with China over the next decade will have major consequences for both countries -- and the world. Terry Branstad, the top American diplomat in Beijing, was an early supporter of President Trump and among his… Continue watching
Sep 02 How living in China showed me what the U.S. looks like to other people By Daniel Nieh "There is a feeling unavailable to people who were born in the United States: None of us can know what it’s like to come from a country that’s not the richest and most powerful country in the world," writes "Beijing… Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 5:06 How China is limiting freedom of the press in Hong Kong By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran China expanded its crackdown on Hong Kong Monday, arresting a prominent pro-democracy activist and media owner. Jimmy Lai was paraded through his newsroom in a move designed to silence the press in the semi-autonomous territory. And it comes as the… Continue watching
Aug 10 Hong Kong newspaper raided, media tycoon detained under new law By Associated Press Hong Kong authorities broadened their enforcement of a new national security law on Monday, arresting media tycoon Jimmy Lai, searching the headquarters of his Next Digital group and carting away boxes of what they said was evidence. Continue reading
Aug 07 U.S. sanctions pro-China leader of Hong Kong, other officials By Deb Riechmann, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Treasury Department announced sanctions Friday on Carrie Lam, the leader of the pro-Beijing government, and 10 other officials. The sanctions are the latest in a string of actions the Trump administration has taken against China… Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 7:49 With Hong Kong crackdown, Xi Jinping signals he'll pay a high price for power Hong Kong is reeling from the impact of a new national security law imposed by the central government in Beijing. After nearly 25 years of relative freedom, residents are confronting a new reality in the semi-autonomous city. And the change… Continue watching