Hu Jintao

January 20, 2011

Obama described the U.S.'s economic relationship with China as 'positive' and 'constructive' while touting the $45 billion export deal he cemented during President Hu Jintao's visit. We look at how we have benefited from China's growing economy.

Global Politics

Your take: made in China

The Takeaway

January 20, 2011

As President Hu Jintao meets with President Obama in Washington, we are taking a closer look at our dependence on China. Takeaway listeners have been weighing in all things 'made in China.'

Global Politics

Can President Hu Jintao and President Obama repair the US/China relationship?

The Takeaway

January 19, 2011

China's President Hu Jintao arrived at Andrews Air Force Base Tuesday. The meeting comes at a time when the relationship between countries is strained and both presidents are suffering from a lack of faith in their leadershi

Conflict & Justice

Elephant in the tea room: China's human rights record

The Takeaway

January 19, 2011

Chinese-American human rights activist and former political prisoner Dr. Sasha Gong was a political prisoner in the 1970s. She says she'd like to ask President Hu about human rights.

Global Politics

Can US and China share military goals?

The Takeaway

January 19, 2011

Shen Dingli is a fellow at the Asia Society and director for the Center of American Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai. He helps to clarify the relationship between President Hu Jintao and his military.

Global Politics

This week's agenda: China, health care, economy

The Takeaway

January 17, 2011

The US and China: neither friends nor rivals

The Takeaway

January 17, 2011

As Washington prepares for a visit from Chinese President Hu Jintao this week, we take a look at what lies ahead in the shifting relationship between superpowers.

Global Politics

In North Korean relations, US wants more help from China

The Takeaway

December 06, 2010

The dynamic between China, Japan, the U.S., and South and North Korea may be changing ? but how? For more on this topic we're joined by Brian Myers, researcher of North Korean ideology and propaganda at Dongseo University in Pusan, South Korea.

Global Politics

Climate: getting concrete in Beijing

The World

November 18, 2009

On Tuesday, President Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao agreed to cooperate on climate change and other important matters. Anchor Jeb Sharp talks with David Biello, the associate editor for environment and energy at Scientific American magazine.

Global Politics

Chinese-Americans watch President's visit to China

The Takeaway

November 17, 2009

President Obama met with his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, today for talks that ran the gamut from climate change to Taiwan to global security. Residents of China watched Obama's visit carefully, as did many Chinese-Americans.

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Global Politics

The Tight Ties Between Sudan's President and China

The World

June 27, 2011

China has been an important backer of the Sudanese leader. But that support has been controversial.

Former Chinese Leader Jiang Zemin Rumored to Be Dead

The Takeaway

July 07, 2011

Global Politics

Biden in China to Defend US Economics

The World

August 17, 2011

Vice President Joe Biden is in China to meet with officials including Xi Jinping.

Business, Economics and Jobs

Joe Biden Assures China on US Finances

The World

August 19, 2011

While Joe Biden goes on a charm offensive with his Chinese hosts, a "friendly" match between Chinese and US basketball teams turns decidedly unfriendly.

China Becomes Target at GOP Debate

The Takeaway

November 14, 2011

Global Politics

China Marks the Passing of Kim Jong Il

The World

December 20, 2011

How Chinese authorities are handling the news of the death of North Korea's Kim Jong Il.

Global Politics

Germany's Merkel in China

The World

February 02, 2012

German chancellor Angela Merkel is in Beijing for a two-day visit expected to focus on the eurzone crisis, Iran and Syria. Accompanied by a 20 strong trade delegation, she is scheduled to meet President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao.

Environment

Canadian Aboriginal Groups Oppose Pipeline

The World

February 09, 2012

This week, aboriginal groups from British Columbia sent an open letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao asking China to raise the native community's concerns about the pipeline with President Harper.

Global Politics

Obama Appeal to China to Restrain North Korea

The World

March 26, 2012

President Obama appealed to China to help restrain North Korea. North Korea is planning a satellite launch next month, but the US and its allies fear it will be a cover for a long-range missile test.

Global Politics

China Struggles to End Hostilities along Oil-Rich Sudan Border

The World

April 25, 2012

China is attempting a delicate balancing act - trying to mediate the explosive dispute between Sudan and the newly independent nation of South Sudan. As The World's Mary Kay Magistad explains to host Marco Werman.