World Jun 28 Russia, China declare friendship treaty extension, hail ties By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press
Politics Feb 11 Biden in call with China’s Xi raises human rights, trade Joe Biden had his first call as president with Xi Jinping, pressing the Chinese leader about trade and Beijing's crackdown on democracy activists in Hong Kong as well as other human rights concerns. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World May 26 Hong Kong leader says security law not a threat to freedoms Hong Kong’s leader says national security legislation proposed by China’s legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory’s civil rights. By Zen Soo, Associated Press
World May 18 China announces $2 billion in virus help at WHO assembly China will provide $2 billion over two years to fight the coronavirus pandemic and the economic fallout from it, President Xi Jinping said Monday… By Associated Press
World Aug 06 Watch 4:37 News Wrap: U.S., China exchange new threats on trade In our news wrap Tuesday, China’s central bank denied manipulating its currency to gain advantage in a trade fight with the U.S. Beijing urged Washington to pull back on trade aggression, but White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow countered that…
Jul 22 Hong Kong crisis escalates after mob attack on protesters By Nadia Lam, Associated Press An overnight attack by white-clad assailants apparently targeting pro-democracy protesters raised tensions to new levels in Hong Kong on Monday as China harshly criticized the weekend demonstration, saying "central authority cannot be challenged. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 5:37 News Wrap: Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales In our news wrap Thursday, the Senate voted to block $8 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, citing the Saudi government's involvement in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi as well as its role in the war in Yemen. President… Continue watching
May 08 North Korea’s Kim meets China’s president ahead of Trump summit By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a northern Chinese port city and pledged his continuing commitment to denuclearization ahead of his expected summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, state media said Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 3:29 News Wrap: UN hasn’t reached its full potential, says Trump By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump attended his first U.N. General Assembly and spoke at a meeting on U.N. reform. Despite widely criticizing the organization as a candidate, he said the U.S. will work with the Secretary General António… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 4:28 News Wrap: Chris Christie draws fire for using closed state beach By PBS NewsHour In the our news wrap Monday, it's day three of a state government shutdown in New Jersey over a budget showdown between Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic lawmakers. On Sunday, he drew criticism for using the governor's residence at a… Continue watching