Tensions are rising between the two largest economies in the world as China looks to increase its control over Hong Kong.
Wall Street retreats ahead of Trump’s response on Hong Kong
Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Friday as investors were on edge ahead of a U.S. response to China’s national security law on Hong Kong that threatens to take the shine off another month of strong …
Trump Set To Discuss Response To China’s Grab Of Hong Kong
The White House has scheduled a press conference for Friday afternoon following administration criticism of Beijing’s assertion of power. Watch President Trump’s remarks live.
Should the United States Punish China for Aggression Toward India and Hong Kong?
As Beijing flexes its muscle from Hong Kong to Ladakh, the U.S. government must decide how to respond. In Britain’s hierarchical culture, the crime for the upper classes isn’t telling lies—it’s …
With Eye on China, Trump Schedules 2 P.m. News Conference
U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he would announce actions against China on Friday for its treatment of Hong Kong, will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. (1800 GMT), the White House said. Trump …
Ai Weiwei says new security law is the end of Hong Kong
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city …
China vows to ‘smash’ any Taiwan independence move as Trump weighs sanctions
The democratic island has offered support to the people of Hong Kong as Beijing prepares a national security law that would dismantle the financial hub’s autonomy.
How Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Ended Up Strengthening ISIS
The U.S. pronouncement that it no longer considers Hong Kong to be independent from China paves the way for future sanctions, which could hurt the very people the United States means to help. As U.S.
Global Stocks Slide as U.S.-China Tensions Simmer
Dow futures slipped as investors braced for President Trump’s response to China’s push for tighter security controls on Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong, China Tries to Drown Out Security Law’s Critics
Beijing has tapped local officials and business tycoons to sell a measure that could curtail the city’s civil and economic liberties and threaten its status as a financial center.