Jul 10 Russia and China veto U.N. humanitarian aid to Syria's rebel-led northwest By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Diplomats said the 15 Security Council members have been discussing a possible compromise and would shortly hold a closed meeting to discuss a possible way ahead. Continue reading
Jul 09 U.S. sanctions Chinese officials over repression of minorities By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press The U.S. is imposing sanctions on three senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party for alleged human rights abuses targeting ethnic and religious minorities. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 56:08 PBS NewsHour Presents China: Power and Prosperity PBS NewsHour Presents China: Power and Prosperity explores the future of the communist country’s relationship with the U.S., which will help determine the new international order, the dominant technology supporting the world’s communications infrastructure, and the global economy. Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 3:56 As U.S. tensions grow, NewsHour documentary pulls back the curtain on China's rise A new PBS NewsHour documentary, “China: Power and Prosperity,” examines today's China, its powerful leader in Xi Jinping and relationship with the U.S. Now, amid a global pandemic, the two governments are decreasing collaboration and accelerating confrontation, says Nick Schifrin,… Continue watching
Jul 08 WATCH: Pompeo says U.S. is looking at banning Tik Tok, other apps By Associated Press Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said Monday that the U.S. was looking at banning certain social media apps, including TikTok. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 5:58 News Wrap: U.S. officially notifies United Nations of plan to withdraw from WHO In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration has officially notified Congress and the United Nations that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has previously contributed over $400 million annually to the organization -- more… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 5:37 Why this pro-democracy Hong Kong activist decided to flee his home The reverberations from China’s new national security law, which restricts freedom of speech in Hong Kong, continue. Nathan Law is a prominent pro-democracy activist who fled Hong Kong after the crackdown. He joins Nick Schifrin to discuss what protesters on… Continue watching
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
Jul 02 E.U. leaders seek dialogue with China over Hong Kong law By Associated Press Two of the European Union's most powerful individuals say the 27-nation bloc will continue to discuss human rights and the rule of law with China after Beijing imposed a new security law on Hong Kong. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 5:40 Hong Kong residents mull whether to leave amid Beijing's crackdown By Nick Schifrin In Hong Kong, a new set of national security laws imposed by the central government in Beijing has gone into effect. The legislation restricts many freedoms enjoyed in the semi-autonomous territory, ushering in a new and ominous era for the… Continue watching