Sep 15 U.S. and China reach a framework deal on TikTok, but details are sparse By Josh Boak, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain. Continue reading
Sep 13 Matcha’s popularity has skyrocketed, but it was initially met with skepticism in the West By Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation The popularity of matcha has skyrocketed, and although it was initially met with skepticism in the West, it has since pushed supply chains to the brink. Continue reading
Sep 13 Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and pressure China with tariffs By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 7:02 Son of detained Hong Kong journalist Jimmy Lai on Beijing’s crackdown on speech By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi A Hong Kong court is set to deliver a verdict soon for democracy activist and media magnate Jimmy Lai, who has been detained for five years. He’s accused of sedition and collusion with foreign forces, but his supporters call the… Continue watching
Sep 09 Activists worked for years on a Hong Kong same-sex partnership bill, but a tough vote remains By Kanis Leung, Associated Press Hong Kong lawmakers are set to debate a government-proposed framework to recognize same-sex partnerships. Continue reading
Sep 04 China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim pledge deeper ties between nations at meeting in Beijing By Ken Moritsugu, Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press China has been North Korea’s biggest trading partner and aid provider, though questions have lingered about the strength of their bilateral relationship. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 9:42 What China’s display of military might and diplomacy mean for the U.S. By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi There was an extraordinary display of military might on the streets of Beijing. China's parade was the culmination of several days of high-level diplomacy, without the United States, as China seeks to cement its place as a preeminent global power. Continue watching
Sep 03 China’s economic summit and military parade may signal a geopolitical shift By Foster Klug, Associated Press The leaders of China, North Korea and Russia stood shoulder to shoulder Wednesday as high-tech military hardware and thousands of marching soldiers filled the streets of Beijing. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Trump says China and Russia ‘were hoping I was watching’ the military ceremony By Associated Press Speaking to reporters, President Donald Trump said his relationship with the heads of China, India and Russia are “very good” but “we’re going to find out how good it is over the next week or two.”… Continue reading
Sep 03 Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A Chinese-led research team reported Wednesday that the heart of Mars, while small, is indeed solid. Continue reading