May 22 Watch News Wrap: Thailand’s military stages coup By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Thailand’s military seized power, dissolved the government and suspended the constitution. The takeover followed months of political violence and deadlock. Also, in a city in Xinjiang, China, 31 people were killed and more than 90… Continue watching
May 22 Watch Facing Western sanctions, Putin toasts 30-year gas deal with China By PBS News Hour Natural gas will flow via pipeline from Russia to China’s major cities as early as 2018, thanks to a massive deal between the two countries. The $400 billion, 30-year pact is a victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin at a… Continue watching
May 19 Watch U.S. charges Chinese officials with cyberspying on businesses By PBS News Hour Five Chinese military officials were indicted by the U.S. for stealing trade secrets by hacking six American firms in the nuclear, metals and solar products industries. Gwen Ifill talks to Laura Galante of FireEye and former State Department official Susan… Continue watching
May 19 Justice Department announces charges against Chinese cyberspies By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The indictments will accuse individuals of participating in cyber-espionage on behalf of a foreign government, said the official, who revealed this information only on grounds of anonymity because this person wasn't authorized to publicly discuss the case in advance of… Continue reading
May 14 Watch What are China’s ambitions in escalating dispute with Vietnam? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 14 Watch Territorial dispute with China boils over in Vietnam By PBS News Hour Rioters targeted foreign-owned industrial sites near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. They looted, vandalized and set on fire factories they believed were Chinese-run, part of an escalating territorial struggle with China. Vietnamese anger has flared since the Chinese began operating… Continue watching
May 06 Watch Shareholders of e-commerce giant Alibaba seek greater control and exposure with American IPO filing By PBS News Hour A Chinese e-commerce giant called Alibaba filed an initial public offering that many experts say could rank among the largest ever. The company operates multiple businesses, including some akin to Amazon or eBay. Judy Woodruff talks to Paul Sweeney of… Continue watching
Apr 26 In Asia, Obama carefully calibrates message to Beijing By Julie Pace, Associated Press President Barack Obama is hopscotching through China's neighborhood with a carefully calibrated message for Beijing, trying both to counter and court. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch U.S., Japan grapple over trade issues during Obama’s visit By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 24 ‘Hidden Serpent’ fossil reveals origin of giant flying reptiles By Joshua Barajas Scientists have discovered fragments of the earliest known pterodactyloid -- ancient winged creatures with long skulls and necks, and short tails -- that existed on earth about 163 million years ago, longer than previously thought, according to a new study… Continue reading