China Celebrates 70 Years Of Communist Rule With Military Parade
The elaborate celebration of the Communist Party's seven decades of power comes at a time when China is facing immense challenges both at home and abroad.
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News Brief: Giuliani Subpoenaed, China Anniversary, Hong Kong Protests
House committees subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani in impeachment inquiry. It's been 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China. And, how are protesters responding to events in Beijing?
Ousted National Security Adviser Bolton Slams Trump's Approach To North Korea
John Bolton says the U.S. should focus less on summits with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and more on denuclearization, even if that means using military force.
At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic And Political Headwinds
This year's Golden Week celebrations mark China's Communist Party rule surpassing the longevity of the Soviet Union. But Beijing is being buffeted by an economic slowdown and dissent in Hong Kong.
Latest Hong Kong Protests Were Some Of The Most Violent Since Clashes Began
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to pro-democracy activist Bonnie Leung about demonstrations entering their 17th week. There were running street battles between protesters donning gas masks and riot police
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Clinton Email Probe, Hong Kong Protests
How big a threat is the impeachment probe into President Trump? The matter of Hillary Clinton's emails is not over. And, Hong Kong is on edge ahead of China's milestone anniversary on Tuesday.
Hong Kong Protests: Chaotic Scenes Unfold In Streets Ahead Of China's National Day
Protesters rained down bricks and Molotov cocktails on government buildings and riot police deployed tear gas in some of the most forceful police responses since protests began in early June.
China's Communist Party Celebrates 70 Years In Power
Two men from China's legendary Class of 1977 experienced firsthand some of the major twists and turns in Chinese modern history, and ended up with very different outlooks on the Communist Party.
PHOTOS: The Dead Live With Their Loved Ones On This Indonesian Island
The Toraja people of Indonesia keep the preserved bodies of their deceased relatives at home for years. They're saving up for a big funeral. But there's a deeper reason for the custom.
Gandhi Is 'An Object Of Intense Debate': A Biographer Reflects On The Indian Leader
Wednesday marks 150 years since Mahatma Gandhi's birth. NPR sat down with biographer Ramachandra Guha and discussed the Indian leader's legacy.