Hu Jintao

August 25, 2014

China says it's trying to modernize Xinjiang, the region in far western China that's home to the Muslim Uighur minority. It also claims Uighurs may be training with ISIS militants in the Middle East, but locals say its all part of a fear campaign to stamp out their culture and religion.

Development & Education

China ups presence in Afghanistan as U.S. withdraws

Here and Now

June 10, 2013

As the United States begins to withdraw from Afghanistan after more than a decade of military involvement, China is beginning to increase its presence, both diplomatically and financially.

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

March 06, 2013

China's about to complete its once-a-decade leadership transition, with Xi Jinping taking over for Wen Jiabao. As Wen prepares to leave office, he was surprisingly frank about his administration's failings -- and offered concrete advice to his successor.

China's Outgoing Leader Admits Shortcomings in Final Public Address

March 05, 2013

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.

Blogger Wu Heng, A Champion of Food Safety in China

November 13, 2012

As people in China become increasingly concerned about the safety of the food they eat, more and more of them are demanding that their government take action. One of the most prominent voices on that front is a young food safety blogger.

China Reacts to a Second Term with President Obama

November 07, 2012

China Struggles to End Hostilities along Oil-Rich Sudan Border

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.

Obama Appeal to China to Restrain North Korea

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.

Environment

Canadian Aboriginal Groups Oppose Pipeline

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.

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China, Obama and Climate: Roadblocks to a Deal

November 13, 2009

Global climate change is expected to be a major topic of Obama's meetings with Chinese President Hu Jintao, as The World's Asia correspondent Mary Kay Magistad reports.

Obama's style in China

November 16, 2009

President Barack Obama has told students in Shanghai that certain freedoms were universal. It's not what the Chinese are used to hearing from their own president, Hu Jintao. Mary Kay Magistad looks at the contrasting styles of Hu and Obama.

Climate: getting concrete in Beijing

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.

The week ahead with Marcus Mabry and James Surowiecki

March 30, 2009

It's Monday, which means it is time to take a look at the week ahead. We talk with James Surowiecki, The Balance Sheet writer for The New Yorker, and Marcus Mabry, international business editor for the New York Times.

U.S. and China Presidents meet before the Group of 20

April 01, 2009

President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao will meet to discuss the global economic crisis. For more on this meeting, we are joined by Bill Emmott, the former editor of The Economist.

Geithner's Message to Beijing: Your Money Is Safe

June 01, 2009

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is in Beijing for a two-day visit to meet with top Chinese government officials, He is there to reassure his Chinese hosts they they need not worry about the $770 billion they've invested in U.S. treasuries.

Unrest in China Disrupts a Summit in Italy

July 08, 2009

As Han and Uighur Chinese battled each other in a flare up of ancient ethnic tensions, the Chinese President Hu Jintao had to leave the G8 meeting in Italy to attend to the situation.

US vs. China: a climate showdown

September 22, 2009

Today, at a one-day U.N. summit, President Obama will talk face-to-face with Chinese President Hu Jintao. The two aim to get beyond roiling trade disputes to attempt an agreement on global warming legislation. What factors are separating these two?

China's change on climate

September 23, 2009

Chinese president Hu Jintao told the U.N. that climate change 'has a profound impact on the survival and development of mankind,' but stopped short of offering specifics on his country's problem-solving plans. Is this speech still a big deal?

Chinese-Americans watch President's visit to China