Jan 13 Why are women accused of witchcraft? Study in rural China gives clue By Ruth Mace, The Conversation Most anthropologists believe that witch labelling has evolved to get people to conform. But new research suggests an alternative explanation. Continue reading
Jan 05 18 predictions for 2018 and beyond By Vikram Mansharamani With the start of the new year, here are 18 predictions of what big trends and events over the next five years. Continue reading
Dec 29 Trump says China ‘caught red handed’ selling oil to North Korea By Matthew Pennington and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump criticized China on Thursday following reports that Chinese ships transferred oil to North Korean vessels at sea in violation of U.N. sanctions over North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Continue reading
Dec 13 Tillerson says U.S. open to possible talks with North Korea By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has softened America's stance on possible talks with North Korea. Continue reading
Nov 14 Trump to return to U.S. after ‘tremendously successful’ trip to Asia By Associated Press Trump teased a "major statement" on trade and the trip later this week at the White House, where he is expected to promote congressional Republicans’ plan to overhaul the nation’s tax code. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 10:47 Did Trump and Xi make any headway on North Korea, trade? By PBS News Hour President Trump pledged friendship during his visit to Beijing, but that didn't stop him from raising what he called a "very one-sided and unfair" trade relationship. Meanwhile, President Xi promised a more open and transparent Chinese market. Judy Woodruff talks… Continue watching
Nov 08 Watch 3:28 Trump calls on China to do more on North Korea ahead of high-stakes visit By PBS News Hour President Trump got a lavish welcome in Beijing, part of his marathon trip around Asia. But as Mr. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare to talk business, they find themselves in sharply contrasting political circumstances, which could complicate U.S. Continue watching
Nov 03 What to watch for during Trump’s swing through Asia By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump leaves Friday for a 12-day, five-nation Asia tour seeking better trade deals and regional cooperation to curb North Korea’s nuclear program. Continue reading
Nov 03 China disputes Trump’s claim of ‘flood’ of fentanyl into U.S. By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press BEIJING — A Chinese official on Friday disputed President Donald Trump's claim that the deadly opioid fentanyl that is flooding the U.S. is mostly produced in China, just days before a visit by Trump at which he has said he… Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 8:53 Millions of Chinese children fend for themselves when parents must follow work far away By Max Duncan Millions of Chinese workers have poured into urban centers as their economy booms. But opportunity has come with costs for their children, home alone in rural areas without parental care. Nearly 9 million so-called “left-behind” children see their parents only… Continue watching