Oct 05 Watch 12:09 Pro-democracy demonstrators and Beijing fight for the future of Hong Kong By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Hong Kong residents protested for months this year against an extradition bill that would have allowed criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China. And while the bill was withdrawn, demonstrators are continuing to fight for reforms as leaders in… Continue watching
Oct 04 Hong Kong leader bans protesters from wearing masks By John Leicester, Eileen Ng, Associated Press Even as Carrie Lam wrapped up her announcement, protesters in masks and concealing themselves under umbrellas gathered in central Hong Kong. Continue reading
Oct 03 Hong Kong teen who was shot is charged with rioting By Eileen Ng, Associated Press The shooting happened during widespread clashes marred China’s National Day celebration and marked an alarming escalation in violence in the unrest. Continue reading
Oct 01 PHOTOS: China's Communist Party celebrates 70-year rule amid Hong Kong protests By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The celebratory displays highlight Beijing's ambition for strategic influence to match its status as the second-largest global economy. Continue reading
Oct 01 Thousands protest in Hong Kong as China marks 70 years of Communist rule By Eileen Ng, John Leicester, Associated Press A shooting of a protester on Tuesday marked a dramatic escalation in violence that spread chaos to multiple areas of China's freest and most international city. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 5:35 News Wrap: Kremlin says it must O.K. Putin-Trump transcript before release In our Monday news wrap, the Kremlin declared that U.S. officials need Russian consent before releasing transcripts of President Trump's phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Democratic lawmakers are pressing for their release. Also, two front-runners in Afghanistan's presidential… Continue watching
Sep 30 China's president renews commitment not to interfere in Hong Kong By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press President Xi Jinping promised to let Hong Kong to manage its own affairs amid continuing anti-government protests. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 12:11 How President Xi Jinping is transforming China at home and abroad By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Chinese President Xi Jinping’s philosophy has been written into the country’s constitution. He has sought to raise the standard of living at home, while boosting China’s power and influence across the globe. But critics accuse him of consolidating power and… Continue watching
Sep 13 London Stock Exchange rejects takeover bid from Hong Kong counterpart By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The London Stock Exchange Group said strategic and regulatory problems were among the reasons it turned down the unexpected proposal by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd., which would have created a $70 billion company. Continue reading
Sep 09 Hong Kong protestors hold march seeking U.S. support By Eileen Ng, Associated Press The Hong Kong government has condemned the "illegal behavior of radical protesters" and warned the U.S. to stay out of its affairs. Continue reading