Nov 26 WATCH: Trump says he stands with Hong Kong protesters By Associated Press “We are with them," President Donald Trump said in response to a reporter's question about pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 10:43 How will Beijing respond to Hong Kong election results and leaked Uighur documents? Sunday’s Hong Kong election proved grassroots protesters there have overwhelming support. Although the positions pro-democracy forces won have little power, Chief Executive Carrie Lam vowed to “seriously reflect” on the results. Meanwhile, leaked Communist Party documents shed new light on… Continue watching
Nov 24 Pro-democracy candidates advance in key Hong Kong elections By Ken Moritsugu, Eileen Ng, Associated Press So far, pro-democracy candidates have won 159 out of 452 seats in 18 district council races. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 8:27 After months of protest, Hong Kong’s interest in local elections soars By Divya Gopalan Hong Kong will face its first electoral test since anti-government protests began in June. The district council elections are usually focused on local community issues and will not change Hong Kong’s political system. But more than half of Hong Kong’s… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch China: Power and Prosperity — Full documentary By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn As China has risen in prosperity, influence and military strength, what are the social, economic and political forces at play? Come along with PBS NewsHour as we travel around the globe to explore the emerging superpower and its relationship with… Continue watching
Nov 22 Xi says Beijing wants trade deal, but willing to ‘fight back’ By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press “As we always said we don’t want to start the trade war, but we are not afraid,” Xi said. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 5:15 News Wrap: At least 8 protesters killed in Baghdad protests In our news wrap Thursday, security forces in Iraq killed at least eight more people in anti-government protests in Baghdad. Medical workers said the victims were hit by live fire or tear gas canisters aimed at the head. Also, China… Continue watching
Nov 19 U.N. human rights office asks Hong Kong authorities to de-escalate standoff By Associated Press The spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Colville, said it is concerned about increasing violence by young people “who are clearly very angry, with deep-seated grievances.”… Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 9:02 How Beijing is likely to respond to escalating Hong Kong protest violence Police in Hong Kong have tightened their siege on the campus of the Polytechnic University, where hundreds of protesters are trapped inside. It’s the latest bout of violence in nearly six months of demonstrations -- one China is warning it… Continue watching
Nov 18 PHOTOS: Hong Kong police battle protesters in university siege By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Hong Kong’s work week started with multiple protests that disrupted traffic, and schools remained closed because of safety concerns. Continue reading