View From China On Tariffs
The escalating trade war with the U.S. is viewed in China with a stoic posture that might obscure some real economic concerns.
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In Hong Kong, Moderate And Radical Protesters Join Forces To Avoid Past Divisions
In 2014, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement was beset by divisions. Now various protest factions are working together. "If either one gets hurt, we feel the other's pain," says a moderate lawmaker.
Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Says Trade War Steeped In 'Emotion And Antagonism'
American business owners weigh in on the most recent escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
Violence Returns To Hong Kong As Police Fire Tear Gas And Protesters Fight Back
Pro-democracy demonstrators barricaded roads with bamboo and hurled bricks at authorities. They also tore down "smart lampposts" they fear are being used for surveillance by authorities in China.
Trump Announces Higher Tariffs On Goods From China After Dow Plunges 623 Points
President Trump's move came after Beijing announced tariffs on $75 billion worth of autos and other U.S. goods. In a tweet, he also "ordered" U.S. companies to stop doing business with China.
Anti-Government Protesters In Hong Kong Join Hands, Form Human Chains Across The City
Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong formed human chains across the city, in a bid to drum up international support for anti-government protests that have continued for nearly three months.
Customs Agents Make 'Unusual' Seizure Of Nearly 53,000 Chinese Gun Parts
The illegal stocks, muzzles and other items were intercepted in recent months. "There was no attempt to hide the importation attempt," CPB spokesperson Jaime Ruiz told NPR.
Work Cultures Clash When A Chinese Company Reopens An 'American Factory'
A new film chronicles what happens when a Chinese billionaire reopens a former General Motors plant in Ohio. John Powers says it's an old-school observational documentary in the very best sense.
Security Concerns Prompt Congress To Move Toward Banning Chinese Railcars
Congress has given initial approval to barring transit agencies from using federal dollars to buy Chinese-made railcars. Backers say the ban will prevent possible Chinese spying.
YouTube Channels Suspended For 'Coordinated' Influence Campaign Against Hong Kong
The announcement by Google, which owns YouTube, comes days after Facebook and Twitter suspended accounts for an alleged campaign to manipulate public opinion about Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.