Nov 11 Watch News Wrap: South Korean ferry captain sentenced for deadly disaster By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 11 Old and new tensions cast shadow over Obama’s efforts in China By Julie Pace, Associated Press BEIJING — When Xi Jinping took the reins of a booming China two years ago, President Barack Obama saw an opportunity to remake America's relationship with the Asian power. But even after Obama's unusually robust efforts to forge personal ties… Continue reading
Nov 11 Obama, Putin circle each other warily in China By Josh Lederman, Associated Press BEIJING -- On the surface, President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin were all niceties -- a pat on the back here, a pleasantry there. But away from the cameras, the two leaders circled each other warily at a… Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch Why the U.S. can’t ignore or alienate the rising power of China – Part 2 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch Obama visits Beijing on push to expand trade with Asia – Part 1 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 10 Snapshots of APEC summit in China By Larisa Epatko If a picture says a thousand words, the photos from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings spoke volumes, especially the handshakes. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch APEC Summit a ‘big moment’ for China’s relationship with world powers By PBS News Hour The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit will soon get underway in Bejing, with member countries seeking to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the region. Orville Schell, the Director of the Center for US-China Relations at the Asia Society, joins… Continue watching
Nov 09 Beijing aims for smog-free foreign leaders’ summit By Long Li The Chinese government restricted traffic, closed factories and instituted public holidays to ensure foreign leaders in Beijing for this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit would enjoy a clear, blue sky. Continue reading
Nov 07 What to watch at Asia’s APEC summit By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other heads of state will meet in China’s capital Beijing on Nov. 10 and 11 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, or APEC. Here are some of the areas to watch. Continue reading
Nov 06 Corruption in Tanzania leading to downfall of elephant population By Ayan Sheikh A new report published by the Environmental Investigation Agency revealed incidents of corruption that involved Chinese criminal gangs smuggling ivory out of Tanzania with the help of corrupt Tanzanian officials. Continue reading