Belgian pianist Jean-François Maljean composed the song "Chime of the dawn bells" to encourage Chinese people to fight and eventually defeat the novel coronavirus plaguing the country.

Chime of the dawn bells: Belgian pianist composes song for Wuhan

Thousands of coronavirus cases confirmed, and hospitals overwhelmed with a huge number of patients.

BIG STORY: The epicenter of Wuhan in 24 hours

Coronavirus fears are hitting Manhattan's Chinatown hard. Some restaurants are reporting a drop of 50 to 70% in business over the past two weeks.

Coronavirus fears are hurting Manhattan’s Chinatown businesses

China's movie market is booming - and doesn't need Hollywood for the next big blockbuster. If you’re an explorer of good films around the world, China may be your next destination. With us to talk about the rise of China’s movie industry is Janet Yang. She’s a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning producer with deep roots in China.

Why Chinese cinema is on the rise

In Wuhan, citizens are trying to navigate life under lock-down, and the threat of the COVID-19 outbreak.

See one man’s drama as COVID-19 threaten him and his family

China’s box office is expected to surpass the United States’ by 2020 and already has more movie screens and sells more tickets than any other country in the world. At the same time, Hollywood is increasingly embracing East Asian actors and storylines. Chinese-American Hollywood producer […]

Full Frame: China & Hollywood with Janet Yang

Luo Haoran is an electrician working in Wuhan. A note with a romantic message from his wife helps while coronavirus keeps them separated.

COVID-19: A note from his wife gives a Wuhan electrician strength

Xu Yuling works in respiratory medicine at Enshi Central Hospital, her husband Du Xiongsan works at Enshi Banqiao Wind Farm. Since the coronavirus outbreak, they have barely had the chance to see each other.

Couple fight coronavirus together from afar

The Heat

The Heat: Syria’s Civil War

Syria’s civil war rages on as government forces battle for control of the rebels’ remaining strongholds. And, hundreds of thousands have fled the fighting leading to a humanitarian crisis.

The Heat: China-U.S. Trade Deal

China cuts tariffs on 75 billion dollars’ worth of U.S. goods, as the nation continues its fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

The Heat: Brazil’s Bolsa Familia

Tens of millions of people lifted out of poverty in the past 15 years. We will take a look at Brazil’s efforts to reduce inequality, the examples other countries could follow and the challenges ahead.

The Heat: New Hampshire Primary

US Senator Bernie Sanders wins big in New Hampshire, as Democratic voters begin the process of selecting a presidential candidate.

The Heat Podcast

Is Bernie Sanders making the case for Democratic Socialism?

Does growing support for Bernie Sanders in the primaries defy critics who say he’s unelectable? And, in the year 2020, what is it about the word “socialist” that has establishment Democrats so worried? We’re joined by Nomiki Konst, a political strategist and host of “The Nomiki Show.”

Palestinian demonstrators burn portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

Does Trump’s Mideast peace plan normalize ‘apartheid’?

Does Trump’s Mideast peace plan favor Israel at the cost of normalizing oppression on the Palestinian people? Is there any hope for a settlement moving forward? For a Palestinian view, we’re joined by Ali Abunimah – co-founder of The Electronic Intifada website and author of The Battle for Justice in Palestine.

Americas Now

A worsening epidemic targeting Mexicans

Narco-trafficking cartels in Mexico are finding new markets without smuggling drugs across the border. Alasdair Baverstock reports on how crystal meth is in high demand.

Latin America and the Olympic movement

Correspondent Harris Whitbeck sat down with Willi Kaltschmitt to talk about the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.

Activists fight HIV and AIDS in Peru’s Amazon rainforest

The Amazon region of Peru combats HIV and AIDS. Correspondent Dan Collyns reports.

Latin Vox Machine: The sound of music in a home away from home

Latin Vox Machine is an orchestra of Venezuelan musicians based in Argentina’s capital.

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Full Frame: China & Hollywood with Janet Yang

Full Frame: Sustainable Building

Climate change and natural disasters are transforming the way we think about building. Lives and infrastructure are threatened, especially in the poorest and most vulnerable countries. How is it possible to build in new ways that prevent catastrophes and also embrace sustainability, local empowerment and […]

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See one man’s drama as COVID-19 threaten him and his family

In Wuhan, citizens are trying to navigate life under lock-down, and the threat of the COVID-19 outbreak.

BIG STORY: The epicenter of Wuhan in 24 hours

Thousands of coronavirus cases confirmed, and hospitals overwhelmed with a huge number of patients.