World Aug 28 U.S., China agree to talk export controls, but make no concessions on other disputes By Joe McDonald, Associated Press
World Oct 16 President Xi Jinping calls for Chinese military growth as party congress opens Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Sunday called for faster military development and announced no change in policies that have strained relations with Washington and tightened the ruling Communist Party's control over society and the economy. By Joe McDonald, Associated Press
World Aug 20 Scorching heat in China wilts crops as farmers struggle with shrinking water supplies Hundreds of persimmon trees that should be loaded with yellow fruit lie wilted in Gan Bingdong’s greenhouse in southwestern China, adding to mounting farm losses in a scorching summer that is the country’s driest in six decades. By Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press
World Jul 16 Watch 5:19 Analyzing the U.S. business advisory for Hong Kong and how it could affect global finances The United States government Friday warned Americans about the risks of doing business, studying, or investing in Hong Kong. The U.S. also sanctioned Hong Kong officials, accusing them of eroding the city’s freedoms as China continues to force its will… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Jul 16 China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic China recorded an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in the latest quarter. By Joe McDonald, Associated Press
Apr 16 China tries to revive economy but consumer engine sputters By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it's not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 9:21 China’s ambassador to U.S. says his country is doing everything possible to stop outbreak There’s no indication yet that China’s novel coronavirus outbreak is slowing. More than 50 million people live in cities essentially locked down to prevent the illness’ spread, but fatalities and infections continue to rise. There are also many questions about… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 10:16 China is producing billionaires faster than any other nation By Katrina Yu Communist China's planned economy once prevented its citizens from becoming wealthy. But China now produces billionaires faster than any country in the world, even as President Xi Jinping has cracked down on ostentatious displays of wealth. Special correspondent Katrina Yu… Continue watching
Mar 22 Italy, China deepen ties under wary eyes of U.S., EU By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Italy is expected to become the first major democracy to sign a memorandum of understanding to join China's "Belt and Road" initiative. Continue reading
Jan 10 No clear path for U.S.-China trade dispute as round of talks ends By Joe McDonald, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press China's Ministry of Commerce said the two sides will "maintain close contact" as they try to come to an agreement before a 90-day truce ends. Continue reading