The Heat: 20th Anniversary of China at WTO
20 years of China’s presence at the World Trade Organization. We examine its legacy and impact. And later, an important economic meeting in China that sets benchmarks for 2022.
Read More...20 years of China’s presence at the World Trade Organization. We examine its legacy and impact. And later, an important economic meeting in China that sets benchmarks for 2022.
Read More...Just days before the United States hosted a virtual “Summit for Democracy” China released a comprehensive document outlining its approach to democracy.
Read More...The U.S. Congress approves almost 770 billion dollars for military spending while investments in infrastructure and social programs hang in the balance.
Read More...The stakes couldn’t be any higher for diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia.
Read More...Concern over the Omicron variant as COVID-19 cases rise around the world.
Read More...U.S. President Joe Biden faces new challenges over the Omicron variant, and the tiny island nation of Barbados becomes the world’s newest republic.
Read More...Faced with aging and shrinking populations, some developed nations are looking to immigration to fill the labor force.
Read More...The Director-General of the World Health Organization warns a new coronavirus variant poses a very high global risk.
Read More...China pledges more vaccine and economic help for Africa.
Read More...Can the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal be revived from the brink of collapse?
We’ll bring you the latest on the new round of talks in Vienna.
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says he’s heading to the battlefront to lead government troops in a year-long war against rebel forces. And, Lebanon’s economic crisis leaves many families struggling for food and medical care.
Read More...Fifty years ago Ping Pong Diplomacy helped China and the United States forge a new relationship.
Read More...Violent protests rock cities across Europe as governments impose new restrictions to try to counter new spikes in COVID-19.
Read More...More than 100-thousand people have died in the United States from drug overdoses over the past year.
Read More...Nearly three months after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, the country is facing a hunger crisis.
Read More...Some people in the auto industry call them “mean and lean machines” — electric vehicles, but are they really green? As EV’s gain more popularity around the world, we will take a look at the environmental impact.
Read More...A much-anticipated virtual meeting between the leaders of China and the U.S. And, U.S. President Biden signs his Infrastructure bill into law.
Read More...The Presidents of China and the United States hold a major virtual meeting. What will it mean for China-U.S. relations?
Read More...The deadline has passed and there is still no global climate agreement at the COP26 summit. We will take a look at significant steps made so far to fight climate change.
Read More...The sixth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee adopted a communique Thursday, acknowledging China’s achievements over the last 100 years.
Read More...The China and Cuba relationship is about to get much closer with both countries working together as Belt and Road Initiative partners.
Read More...Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade group meet virtually in New Zealand. On the agenda – climate change, trade and the region’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic
Read More...With the U.S. borders open for travel, a growing job market, and a key part of U.S. President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda approved, can the Biden administration keep up this momentum?
Read More...Chinese President Xi Jinping is urging countries to do more to support developing nations when it comes to fighting climate change… calling for “concrete actions” and “realistic targets.” That’s part of the message the president delivered to the COP26 conference.
Read More...As political divisions still persist, will U.S. President Joe Biden’s efforts to overhaul infrastructure and social welfare ever get done?
Read More...The countdown is on. In just 100 days, Beijing opens the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Read More...Chinese President Xi Jinping describes the restoration of China’s seat at the United Nations as a “victory for the Chinese people and a victory for the world.”
Read More...Worker shortages, strikes and supply chain disruptions. How is this affecting the U.S. economy and can the infrastructure bill save the day?
Read More...African economies are growing this year, but they still lag compared to developed countries. How can Sub-Saharan Africa close the inequality gap?
Read More...U.S. Senate Democrats are reportedly close to a deal on a scaled back economic and climate package. What’s in and what’s out? Plus – Senate Republicans block national election reform — again. What happens now?
Read More...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize booster shots this week for Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. Will it be a game-changer?
Read More...China’s GDP has dipped, but while 4.9 percent growth in the third quarter was below expectations, it was more than double for all of 2020. And China’s economy is still expected to finish the year even stronger.
Read More...As terrorist attacks rock Afghanistan, we will take a look at the future of the country.
Read More...It’s described as a defining challenge of our time – protecting plants and animals in their fragile habitats. Now, China and more than 100 countries are promising to take action.
Read More...Signs of progress and a return to normalcy amid COVID-19 – The U.S. announced that it will open its borders with Mexico and Canada starting next month.
Read More...Migrants are still coming to America – even as America sends thousands back home.
Read More...China-U.S. technology competition. What are the stakes? And, what does the future look like?
Read More...Twenty years ago, the United States launched an intense bombing campaign in Afghanistan known as Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. and allied forces invaded the country in response to the September 11th attacks.
Read More...Top Chinese and U.S. foreign policy advisors meet in an attempt to ease tensions over a range of issues.
Read More...The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and South Korea resume communications in a push for an inter-Korea summit. Will that lead to a resumption of diplomatic talks – and maybe a peace treaty?
Read More...The United States calls for a “new course” on China-U.S. trade relations with talks between both sides expected to resume soon.
Read More...United States President Joe Biden visited Capitol Hill to speak with House Democrats Friday as he tried to make progress on his economic agenda.
Read More...A flag-raising ceremony steeped in tradition as Beijing marks the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Read More...Sierra Leone calls for a renewed commitment to fight climate change. And the incoming president of the United Nations General Assembly talks to us about challenges facing the world today.
Read More...Syria’s foreign minister speaks out on the decade-long conflict and humanitarian crisis that has devastated his country.
Read More...He rose from the working class to the top office, serving as the president of Brazil from 2003 to 2010. Now, the man, affectionately known as Lula, is considering another presidential run.
Read More...Leaders from around the world have been addressing the 76th session of UN General Assembly in New York this week.
Read More...U.S. President Joe Biden announces the United States is donating another 500 billion vaccines to developing countries.
Read More...World leaders at the United Nations talk about the pandemic and international cooperation. We’ll take a look to see if their words are matching their actions.
Read More...The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York. What’s on the agenda?
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