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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden chats with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing on December 5, 2013. Biden raised the issue of press freedom with China.

Is Beijing about to pull the plug on two major American news operations in China?

Global Politics

China is threatening to revoke visas for two dozen journalists from the New York Times and Bloomberg. Both news organizations have published reports about the personal wealth of those close to China’s top leaders.

Did JPMorgan buy influence in China?

Business, Economics and Jobs

Outgoing Chinese leader admits failings of his term, encourages new leaders

Global Politics

China’s new leaders represent generational transition

Iceland’s president weighs in on impact of rapidly disappearing Arctic ice

Environment

Syria signals its acceptance of U.N.-backed six-step proposal to end violence

United Nations special envoy Kofi Annan says Syria has agreed to his six-point plan that he hopes will bring about an end to the year-long violence in the country. It’s already claimed more than 8,000 lives, according to U.N. estimates.

China’s Outgoing Leader Admits Shortcomings in Final Public Address

Global Politics

China’s outgoing premier Wen Jiabao gave his final public address Tuesday. And along with his government’s achievements over the past 10 years, he also laid out its shortcomings.

China’s Alleged Cyberattack on the New York Times

Arts, Culture & Media

The New York Times says it has fended off cyberattacks from China. China denies it. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from cybersecurity expert, Mikko Hypponen.

Story of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s Wealth Challenges Popular Image

Global Politics

China has blocked access to The New York Times after it posted a piece claiming that the family of Premier Wen Jiabao had amassed some $2.7 billion. The claims challenge the popular image of the humble official known by many Chinese as “Grandpa Wen”.

The World

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Calls for Reforms

Conflict & Justice

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says China urgently needs to press on with political and economic reforms. Wen made the comments in his final press conference before he steps down next year.