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China Rebukes House Bill Condemning Crackdown On Uighurs

4:12pm December 04, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

The bill, which passed on Tuesday night in a 407-1 vote, condemns Beijing's treatment of the Muslim minority in Western China. It comes days after a measure supporting Hong Kong protesters.

President Trump's remarks sent the stock market tumbling on Tuesday morning, as investors grappled to recalibrate to the suggestion that a trade deal with China could be a year away.

Stocks Slide As Trump Says China Trade Deal Might Wait Until After 2020 Election

3:54pm December 03, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

"A China trade deal is dependent on one thing — do I want to make it," the president said, adding, "In some ways, I like the idea of waiting until after the election for the China deal."

Russia began sending natural gas to China's northeast on Monday, launching a new pipeline. Here, workers are seen during construction of the Chinese section of the China-Russia East Route natural gas pipeline in Heihe, China.

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Russia Begins Sending Natural Gas To China As Putin And Xi Open New Pipeline

2:41pm December 02, 2019

by Bill Chappell

When it's fully completed, the Russia-China pipeline will span more than 5,000 miles, connecting Siberian gas fields to cities in northeastern China that currently rely on coal.

Supporters of President Tsai cheer at her reelection campaign launch in November.

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As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds

8:03am December 01, 2019

The tense China relationship and Hong Kong protests are big issues for Taiwan as it prepares to vote in January.

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People gather in support of pro-democracy protesters during a lunch break rally in the Kwun Tong area in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Hong Kong has been battered by months of mass rallies and violent clashes between police and protesters who are demanding dire

Trump Angers China By Signing Law Backing Hong Kong Protesters

2:38am November 28, 2019

China summoned the U.S. ambassador and issued a sharp response over the legislation, which allows the U.S. to sanction individuals who violate Hong Kong residents' rights.

Members of the pro-Taiwan independence Taiwan Solidarity Union march in downtown Taipei in support of Hong Kong protesters demanding more freedom and autonomy from China.

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Some Hong Kong Protesters Are Seeking Refuge In Taiwan. For Taiwan, It's Complicated

2:38pm November 26, 2019

The arrival of several Hong Kong protesters has revived debate over whether Taiwan can or should accept Chinese citizens seeking safety. Taiwan has no asylum laws and attempts to pass one have failed.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam addresses the media after casting her vote during Sunday's district council elections. After results showed a landslide victory for pro-democracy candidates, Lam said she would listen "humbly" to the will of the voters

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Warnings, Wariness Mingle With Joy After Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Landslide

4:36pm November 25, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

While Chief Executive Carrie Lam vowed to listen "humbly" to voters, her backers in Beijing broadcast defiance. The election gave protesters a symbolic win, but its tangible impact remains in doubt.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele after the signing of a joint communique in Beijing establishing diplomatic relations between China and the Solomon Islands.

Some Pacific Island Nations Are Turning To China. Climate Change Is A Factor

11:03am November 23, 2019

by Ashley Westerman

The Solomon Islands and Kiribati recently established ties with China. Economic considerations are a key driver, but both nations also cite concerns about climate change as a reason for the decision.

Former CIA officer Jerry Chun Shing Lee was sentenced to 19 years in prison for conspiracy to spy for China.

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Ex-CIA Officer Sentenced To 19 Years For Conspiracy To Spy For China

8:11pm November 22, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

Officials say Jerry Chun Shing Lee received more than $840,000 from Chinese officials in exchange for U.S. secrets. His Chinese handlers said they would "take care of him for life."

It's unclear whether President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping can come to a trade deal. A new bill supporting Hong Kong protesters could complicate talks.

President Trump Waffles On Hong Kong Democracy Bill Amid China Trade Talks

6:04pm November 22, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump says he stands with democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong. But he stopped short of pledging support for a pro-Hong Kong bill, saying it could complicate trade talks with China.

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