Oct 03 Watch 9:51 Trump is suggesting foreign leaders investigate the Bidens. Is that illegal? What are the legal and national security implications of President Donald Trump’s encouraging foreign powers to investigate a potential political rival? Judy Woodruff talks to Michael Mukasey, who was attorney general under former President George W. Bush, and Carrie Cordero,… Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch 6:45 Why China’s art market is evolving from knockoffs to new works By Katrina Yu, Dan Sagalyn In the past, China was better known for producing 75 percent of the world’s art knockoffs than for its own creative innovation. Today, that is changing, as Chinese artists are reviving what they call the country’s “cultural aristocracy” by producing… Continue watching
Oct 03 In China’s film industry, the Communist Party is in the director’s chair By Courtney Vinopal Actors who prove effective ambassadors for the People’s Republic may see their careers rise, while those who test Chinese authorities can face negative consequences, even if they are stars. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Trump says China should investigate the Bidens By publicly egging China on to investigate a Democratic political rival, Trump affirmed the approach he made in private to Ukraine’s president that has led to the impeachment investigation by the House. Continue reading
Oct 03 Hong Kong teen who was shot is charged with rioting By Eileen Ng, Associated Press The shooting happened during widespread clashes marred China’s National Day celebration and marked an alarming escalation in violence in the unrest. Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch 8:34 How China is driving the future of electric cars By Katrina Yu, Dan Sagalyn In China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, putting more electric vehicles on the road is critical. Determined to become a world leader in the market, that nation has imposed a requirement that’s compelling international manufacturers to go more… Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch 1:04 China: Power and Prosperity Preview By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Come along with PBS NewsHour as we explore today’s China and its relationship with the United States. With more than 70 interviews in 8 Chinese cities and across 7 countries—plus exclusive digital coverage—we’ll explore the hidden social, economic and… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 3:44 Hong Kong protest violence draws stark contrast to China’s anniversary pomp Tensions between police and protesters in Hong Kong escalated overnight, as officers opened fire. A young activist was shot, but survived. The unrest came just as mainland China marked the 70th anniversary of the Communist state. Nick Schifrin, who has… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 9:56 Chinese tech makes cities ‘smart,’ but critics say it spreads authoritarianism By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Chinese 5G technology is designed to transmit huge amounts of data instantly, and deploy vast networks of surveillance cameras and facial recognition software. While dozens of countries around the world plan to adopt the innovation, human rights advocates and the… Continue watching
Oct 01 How a question about pride ended an interview in China By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn In China, finding ways for officials to open up felt like finding blue sky through Beijing smog. Continue reading