Sep 03 China, U.S. join climate deal as Obama hails work to save planet By Kathleen Hennessey and Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Barack Obama and China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday sealed their nations' participation in last year's Paris climate change agreement. Continue reading
Aug 27 The oldest hat factory in the U.S. tells a larger story about manufacturing By Connie Kargbo, Christopher Booker, Corinne Segal In the heart of Amish country, hat makers are maintaining a century-old business. Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch 9:19 For Trump, China is at the heart of U.S. economic problems By PBS News Hour This year’s presidential election has emphasized the trio of trade, globalization and jobs. For the next three weeks, Making Sen$e’s Paul Solman will dive into the candidates’ perspectives on these issues. He starts with Donald Trump, whose trade rhetoric tends… Continue watching
Aug 25 What is the Trump trade doctrine? His economic adviser explains By Paul Solman "Donald Trump is not a protectionist. If he imposes tariffs on China or any other country that cheats, all he wants to do is defend America against unfair trade practices," says economist Peter Navarro. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 2:26 News Wrap: Strong earthquake strikes Myanmar; militants bomb Afghan university By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the second earthquake in 24 hours caused major damage and death -- this time in Myanmar. The 6.8 quake struck deep underground 20 miles from the country’s former capital of Bagan. Also, an attack at… Continue watching
Aug 22 Where do the presidential candidates stand on China? By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press Hillary Clinton says the U.S. needs to "stand up to China." Donald Trump says the high volume of U.S.-China trade gives Washington leverage over Beijing. Continue reading
Aug 20 Why a 1995 speech proved formative for Clinton By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Hillary Clinton's 1995 speech at the U.N. Fourth World Conference on Women stands out as a moment she began to truly forge an identity as a public figure on the world stage apart from her husband. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 9:11 The unprecedented aging crisis that’s about to hit China By PBS News Hour China has the largest Baby Boom generation in the world. But now just years away from a mass retirement, that country is headed toward a severe workforce crisis and retirement cost cash crunch. Due to the country’s one-child policy from… Continue watching
Jul 23 More than 150 people killed in China floods By Andi Wang The flooding, triggered by a round of heavy rain in northern China since July 19, began early this week, catching many residents off-guard. Continue reading
Jul 16 Dried mango has become an unlikely symbol of Chinese nationalism By Andi Wang Following the South China Sea ruling, angry comments flooded China's social media dismissing the tribunal's decision, with many people using memes to express nationalist sentiment or call for boycotts. Continue reading