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The Communist Party congress will set the tone for China's next 5 years
Monday, October 17, 2022
China's ruling Communist Party is holding its congress, which happens every five years, with leader Xi Jinping widely expected to secure a third term.
Xi Jinping outlines plans for the near future at China's Communist Party congress
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a two-hour speech at the Communist Party congress Sunday outlining the party's course for the near future.
These are 4 key points from Xi's speech at the Chinese Communist Party congress
Sunday, October 16, 2022
President Xi Jinping kicked off the twice-a-decade summit with remarks that touched on COVID, Taiwan, economic policy and more. It is widely expected his rule will be extended beyond two terms.
A rare protest in Beijing calls for change ahead of a key Communist Party meeting
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Online images showed banners that demanded "votes not leaders, dignity not lies" and urged students and workers to strike. Censors quickly scrubbed social media posts of the protest.
China's major party congress is set to grant Xi Jinping a 3rd term. And that's not all
Thursday, October 13, 2022
China's ruling party kicks off a national congress on Sunday in which Xi Jinping is expected to secure a third term as party boss and chief of the military.
China's leader is poised to secure a historic 3rd term at next week's party congress
Thursday, October 13, 2022
China's President Xi Jinping has been in power for a decade. What's been the impact of his policies?
China's economy wobbles ahead of an important political meeting in October
Thursday, September 29, 2022
As China gears up for a hugely significant political gathering next month, its economy is slowing down.
Biden, again, says U.S. would help Taiwan if China attacks
Monday, September 19, 2022
In an interview with the CBS news show 60 Minutes that aired on Sunday, President Biden says White House policy remains unchanged.
A hunt for American barbecue in southern China
Monday, September 12, 2022
When you're living far from home, you sometimes crave a taste that you think you can only get at home. Here's one man's search for his summertime craving of American barbecue in southern China.
The United Nations says crimes against humanity may have happened in China's Xinjiang
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The United Nations human rights chief has released a long-delayed report, concluding that "serious" human rights violations have been committed against Uyghurs and other minorities in the region.
Outside Hong Kong there's something unexpected: free-roaming animals
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Hong Kong is one of the planet's most densely packed urban areas. Not far from its concrete jungle is a real jungle with free-roaming wild cows and water buffalos. One woman is trying to save them.
A small handful of journalists are trying to keep press freedom alive in Hong Kong
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Press freedom in Hong Kong has tanked in recent years. Many journalists have left the field, but a few have set up tiny outlets to report on local issues and try to hold the authorities to account.
China announces it carried out precision missile strikes in the Taiwan Strait
Thursday, August 04, 2022
China on Thursday fired multiple missiles toward waters near Taiwan as part of large-scale military exercises following a visit to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
House Speaker Pelosi's trip to Taiwan has heightened U.S.-China tensions
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said that she and the congressional delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island.
As tensions with the U.S. rise, China signals disappointing economic growth
Sunday, July 31, 2022
A potential trip by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan has increased tensions between the U.S. and China. Meanwhile, growth in the world's second largest economy is not meeting expectations.
Biden-Xi phone call is expected to cover Taiwan, tariffs and other issues
Thursday, July 28, 2022
President Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping are expected to talk on the phone soon. A strain in relations has intensified over reports that House Speaker Pelosi is planning a trip to Taiwan.
China has warned of taking 'strong measures' should Nancy Pelosi travel to Taiwan
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
China is warning it will respond with "strong measures" if U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan. China claims Taiwan as its territory.
Hong Kong's Star Ferry faces an uncertain future, as ridership falls and debt climbs
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
A drop in tourism due to political turmoil and the pandemic led to financial woes for the ferry, which has taken passengers across Victoria Harbor for decades. Now there are fears it may go bankrupt.
Experts blame COVID lockdowns for China's economic stumbled in the 2nd quarter
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
China's economy stumbled in the second quarter, and economists say the government's "dynamic zero COVID" policy is to blame — hurting confidence and exacerbating other pent up economic challenges.
In China, the banking scandal is causing some to lose faith in the Communist Party
Monday, July 25, 2022
The rough treatment of bank protesters in China has cast a spotlight on an under-regulated corner of the banking system. Some depositors are questioning their faith in the ruling Communist Party.