Oct 21 WATCH: U.S. hits Chinese media with new restrictions By Associated Press As Trump, Pompeo and other officials have ramped up criticism of China for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the administration has also steadily increased pressure on Beijing's interests in the United States. Continue reading
Oct 19 China's economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. Continue reading
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 28 Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok By Associated Press A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 4:51 News Wrap: Breonna Taylor's family demands grand jury transcripts In our news wrap Friday, Breonna Taylor’s family demanded Louisville officials release transcripts from grand jury proceedings over whether to charge police in her death. Kentucky’s attorney general said officers had acted in self-defense, after Taylor’s boyfriend fired first. Also,… Continue watching
Sep 23 TikTok asks judge to block Trump's ban as deadline looms By Tali Arbel, Associated Press TikTok asked a judge to block the Trump Administration's attempt to ban its app, suggesting the Chinese-owned app's deal with Oracle and Walmart remains unsettled. Continue reading
Sep 22 China aims to go carbon neutral by 2060 By Associated Press Xi's announcement during a speech Tuesday to the U.N. General Assembly is a significant step for the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and was immediately cheered by climate campaigners. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: COVID-19 shows importance of international cooperation, Xi says By Ted Anthony, Foster Klug, Associated Press “Burying one’s head in the sand like an ostrich in the face of economic globalization or trying to fight it with Don Quixote’s lance goes against the trend of history. Let this be clear: The world will never return to… Continue reading
Sep 18 U.S. bans WeChat, TikTok citing national security By Matt Ott, Associated Press The U.S. will ban the use of WeChat Sunday to “safeguard the national security of the United States.”… Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 6:24 News Wrap: Wildfires still burning across California, Pacific Northwest In our news wrap Wednesday, dozens of wildfires are still burning across the Pacific Northwest and California. President Trump declared a federal disaster in Oregon, where several small towns have been razed. But improved weather is helping fire crews, some… Continue watching