Jul 26 U.S. presses WTO to stop lenient trade treatment of China By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press In a memo, Trump directed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to "use all available means" to get the WTO to prevent countries from claiming developing country status if their economic strength means they don't need beneficial treatment. Continue reading
Jul 26 Hong Kong protesters crowd one of the world's busiest airports By Alice Fung, Yanan Wang, Associated Press More than 1,000 demonstrators dressed in black filled the arrival hall at Hong Kong International Airport, chanting, "There are no riots, there's only tyranny!"… Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 6:09 News Wrap: China condemns pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong In our news wrap Monday, China condemned pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong on Sunday night. More than 100,000 people marched in the streets, some vandalizing the Chinese government’s office there. Beijing warned they are directly challenging the central government’s authority. Continue watching
Jul 22 Hong Kong crisis escalates after mob attack on protesters By Nadia Lam, Associated Press An overnight attack by white-clad assailants apparently targeting pro-democracy protesters raised tensions to new levels in Hong Kong on Monday as China harshly criticized the weekend demonstration, saying "central authority cannot be challenged. Continue reading
Jul 21 Hong Kong residents deface Chinese emblem in latest protest By Alice Fung, Yanan Wang, Associated Press Hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, with some of the marchers defacing a national Chinese emblem in their latest expression of protest against mainland authorities. Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump administration blasts WTO ruling on China By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The World Trade Organization decision relates to a case that dates back to 2007 and is unrelated to the tariffs the administration has slapped on $250 billion in Chinese goods. Continue reading
Jul 15 China's economic growth drops to lowest in 26 years By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The world's second-largest economy grew 6.2% over a year ago, down from the previous quarter's 6.4%, government data showed Monday. Continue reading
Jul 15 Hong Kong lawmakers urge dialogue after Sunday clashes By Alice Fung, Nadia Lam, Associated Press The demonstration Sunday in Hong Kong's Sha Tin district was peaceful for most of the day, but fights broke out when police started clearing streets after nightfall. Continue reading
Jul 14 Hong Kong police fight with protesters amid rising tensions By Dake Kang, Katie Tam, Associated Press Police in Hong Kong fought with protesters on Sunday as they broke up a demonstration by thousands of people demanding the resignation of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's chief executive and an investigation into complaints of police violence. Continue reading
Jul 13 Clashes erupt as Hong Kong protest targets Chinese traders By Dake Kang, Nadia Lam, Associated Press Several thousand people marched in Hong Kong on Saturday against traders from mainland China in what is fast becoming a summer of unrest in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Continue reading