U.S. puts sanctions on Hong Kong leader, cites "brutal oppression"

The sanctions are the latest in a string of actions the Trump administration has taken targeting China.

• Aug 7, 2020

In Ohio, Trump offers argument for his reelection

He also vowed to reinstate tariffs on Canada.

• Aug 6, 2020

"It's easy for anyone" to spread disinformation, expert warns

The U.S. needs a "joined-up government response" to disinformation, author Nina Jankowicz said.

• Aug 5, 2020

Some mystery seeds illegally sent from China identified

At least 14 of the seed species had been identified, according to the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

• Aug 4, 2020

Microsoft in talks to purchase TikTok

President Trump says the popular social media app TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese company, will be shut down in the U.S. next month unless it's purchased by an American company. Tech giant Microsoft is eying an acquisition. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Aug 3, 2020
• 07:33

Simon Bates presents London Calling

U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson's plan of a "Global Britain" is struggling under the coronavirus. But as CBS News contributor Simon Bates observes, the pandemic is only the latest challenge for Johnson's international post-Brexit ambitions, as the past couple of years have seen one bilateral relationship after another deteriorate. (Note: the views expressed in this piece belong to Simon Bates and does not necessarily reflect those of CBS.)

• Aug 1, 2020
• 02:52

U.S. sells record amount of corn to China

China is trying to meet the target of a trade agreement even as tensions rise between the world's two largest economies.

• Jul 31, 2020

Hong Kong postpones elections and opposition calls it "scandalous"

Leader Carrie Lam says concern about a renewed COVID-19 outbreak is behind the move but opposition leaders say that's just an excuse.

• Jul 31, 2020

Report: China hackers infiltrated Vatican

A U.S. cybersecurity firm says Chinese state-backed hackers went after the Vatican. The alleged attack comes before September negotiations regarding control over the appointment of bishops and the status of churches in China. Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow at the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China Relations, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.

• Jul 30, 2020
• 05:28

Pro-democracy leaders barred from running in Hong Kong elections

"No matter what happens, I still have faith, hope and trust in Hong Kong people, and we will continue to have our democracy movement," activist Joshua Wong says.

• Jul 30, 2020

Mystery seeds from China are landing in Americans' mailboxes

U.S. agriculture officials are warning residents not to plant or even touch the unsolicited seeds, which have now been found in all 50 states.

• Jul 29, 2020

Hong Kong students arrested on suspicion of inciting secession

China's new "national security" legislation​, which came into force in Hong Kong on July 1, outlaws a variety of vaguely defined offenses like "sedition" that can carry sentences of life in prison.

• Jul 29, 2020

China launches mission to Mars

China has launched an unmanned spacecraft on a seven-month journey to Mars. It is carrying a rover to explore the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.

• Jul 23, 2020
• 00:25

USDA warns Americans about suspicious seeds

Federal authorities are on alert for suspicious foreign packages containing seeds, sent to Americans in states across the country. The USDA has now put out a warning urging those who have received the packages not to open them.

• Jul 29, 2020
• 01:20

Mystery seeds from China raise alarm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and officials in multiple states have issued warnings about unsolicited packets of seeds apparently sent from China, and are advising people not to plant them. CBS Los Angeles reports.

• Jul 28, 2020
• 00:32

NBA cuts ties with China's Xinjiang region

China is under fire worldwide for its repression of ethnic Uighurs and other minorities, mostly Muslims, in Xinjiang.

• Jul 27, 2020

China takes over closed U.S. Consulate in Chengdu

Move finalized Beijing's order last week that the consulate be shut, as relations between the two powers continue to plummet.

• Jul 27, 2020

CDC's new guidance on reopening schools

The Trump administration is still pushing to get children back to classrooms this fall despite surging coronavirus cases. Now, the CDC has released updated guidelines on reopening schools. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 09:42

100 days from election, top intel official warns of foreign interference

NCSC Director Bill Evanina's statement was criticized by top Democrats for creating "false equivalence" among Russia, China and Iran.

• Jul 24, 2020

China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate

China is ordering the U.S. to shut down its consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu as tensions escalate between the two countries. In a Thursday speech, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of using its Houston, Texas consulate to spy and steal intellectual property. China denies Pompeo's accusations, and says the U.S. is gravely harming relations with Beijing.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 00:34

Hong Kong lawmaker says, "I don't know how I can protect myself"

"We were supposed to have rule of law. But now it's rule by law, or even rule by fear," pro-democracy legislator Tanya Chan told CBS News.

• Jul 24, 2020

China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston

Beijing tells Washington to shutter consulate in western city of Chengdu after U.S. ordered Chinese Consulate in Houston closed, as relations continue to deteriorate.

• Jul 24, 2020

China launches ambitious Mars mission

The Tianwen-1 mission – China's most ambitious attempt yet at interplanetary exploration – aims to send an orbiter, lander and rover to the red planet.

• Jul 23, 2020

U.S. orders China to close its consulate in Houston

State Department says it was to protect "American intellectual property." Area residents said documents were burned on the consulate grounds.

• Jul 22, 2020

Impact of national security law on Hong Kong

It's been just over two weeks since Beijing imposed a controversial national security law on Hong Kong. Quartz reporter Mary Hui joins CBSN to talk about how it is impacting people in the city.

• Jul 16, 2020
• 06:24

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