Dec 01 Hong Kong pro-democracy rally cut short by police tear gas By Eileen Ng, Associated Press In the largest of three rallies, demonstrators chanted “Five demands, not one less” and “Disband the police force” as they marched. Continue reading
Nov 29 Hong Kong protesters seek support from the British By Ken Moritsugu, Eileen Ng, Associated Press The rally came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law two bills to support democracy and human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Dozens more protesters killed in Iraqi violence In our news wrap Thursday, violence surged higher in Iraq, with security forces killing at least 40 people in a day. Crowds joined funeral processions as protesters denounced government corruption and economic mismanagement. Also, fires are still burning at a… Continue watching
Nov 28 China calls U.S. support of Hong Kong protests ‘a serious violation of international law’ By Yanan Wang, Associated Press Thousands of pro-democracy activists crowded a public square in downtown Hong Kong on Thursday night for a “Thanksgiving Day” rally to thank the United States for passing the laws and vowed to “march on” in their fight. Continue reading
Nov 26 WATCH: U.S. criticizes China for abuses revealed by leaked cables By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that a cache of leaked documents proves that Chinese authorities are engaged in massive and systemic repression of Muslims and other minorities in western China, as a number of foreign governments expressed serious… Continue reading
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