Hong Kong standoff leaves U.S. and China on "brink of new Cold War"

Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region.

• May 25, 2020

Protesters clash with Hong Kong police over planned security law

The demonstrators were protesting a law Beijing intends to institute they fear would crush freedoms in the former British territory.

• May 24, 2020

O'Brien: Administration looking at cutting off travel from Brazil

Trump's national security adviser says the president is looking at the "end of June" for a potential meeting with G7 leaders in Washington.

• May 24, 2020
• 08:39

National security adviser says administration exploring Brazil travel ban

Brazil is experiencing a surge of coronavirus cases, surpassing Russia with the second-highest number behind the U.S.

• May 24, 2020

Pandemic far from over as vulnerable countries suffer

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more on COVID-19's impact on the global community.

• May 24, 2020
• 02:22

China proposes security law in Hong Kong

China has proposed a new law that will criminalize foreign interference in Hong Kong, secession and anything that is considered a threat to the Chinese state and Chinese security. Shibani Mahtani, the Southeast Asia correspondent for The Washington Post, joined CBSN with more. 

• May 23, 2020
• 09:55

China reports no new confirmed coronavirus cases for first time

China also reported no new deaths, and only two suspected cases in 24 hours.

• May 23, 2020

Racist incidents in China spark outrage

Discrimination based on efforts to contain the coronavirus in China have sparked an outcry in Africa and other places around the world, as the U.S. grapples with its own spike in discrimination against Asians over fears of the disease. Videos appear to show black people being detained by police and even sleeping on the street after being evicted in China. Ramy Inocencio reports on the xenophobia stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

• May 23, 2020
• 02:03

Racist incidents against Africans amid China's virus crackdown spark outcry

Images of Africans sleeping on the street after being evicted from their homes have incited backlash.

• May 23, 2020

Trump to raise tariffs on Chinese goods

President Trump says he will raise tariffs on Chinese goods once again. The move means hundreds of billions of dollars in goods that are now taxed at 10 percent will be raised to 25 percent by the end of this week. Errol Barnett reports.

• May 5, 2019
• 01:36

U.S. consumers pay bill for China tariffs

Economists say President Trump is wrong when he says China pays more when U.S. tariffs are hiked.

• May 6, 2019
• 01:03

Trump threatens more tariffs on China

The White House accuses China of moving trade talks "backwards" ahead of a crucial meeting this week. President Trump says negotiations are moving too slowly and threatens more tariffs that could cost Americans billions of dollars. China's vice premier will be in Washington on Thursday, one day before the new tariffs on Chinese goods could take effect. Weijia Jiang reports.

• May 7, 2019
• 02:25

U.S. & China to resume trade talks

Trade tensions are escalating between the U.S. and China. President Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Chinese goods. Wall Street Journal reporter Lingling Wei joins CBSN to explain the latest developments and what's at stake for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

• May 7, 2019
• 05:56

Dow dives on China trade fears

Investors are jittery as the Trump administration ratchets up the pressure on tariffs ahead of negotiations with China on Thursday.

• May 7, 2019
• 03:30

Dow drops amid trade fears

A massive trade deal between the U.S. and China is in jeopardy. That could impact millions of Americans as President Trump threatens to double the tariffs on Chinese imports. Stocks fell with the news. Ben Tracy reports.

• May 7, 2019
• 02:24

Trade war fears rattle stock market

President Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, rattling investors and causing the Dow to plunge. Melissa Amro, founder and owner of The Stock Swoosh, LLC, joined CBSN to talk about the possible impacts that these tariffs could have on the U.S. economy.

• May 7, 2019
• 08:01

China tests brain implants to treat addiction

Doctors in China are testing out using electronic brain implants to treat drug addiction. Erika Kinetz, Shanghai correspondent for The Associated Press, joins CBSN AM with the story of the clinical trial's first patient.

• May 8, 2019
• 04:59

Americans trapped in China make plea for help

"A pair of American siblings trapped in China are making a public plea for help. In a video you'll see only on ""CBS This Morning,"" Cynthia Liu describes the terrifying ordeal for her and her brother Victor. The two traveled to the country last year but have not been allowed to return home to the U.S. because of a so-called ""exit ban."" Margaret Brennan reports. "

• May 9, 2019
• 03:55

U.S. raises tariffs on $200B of Chinese goods

American businesses and consumers will pay more for many Chinese imports after the U.S. increased tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods Thursday night. There is now a 25 percent tariff on Chinese products worth a total of $250 billion. The Trump administration raised tariffs in the middle of the trade talks that continue today in Washington. Weijia Jiang reports.

• May 10, 2019
• 02:41

China vows to retaliate against tariff hike

After the Trump administration raised the tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods, China says it is prepared to take countermeasures against U.S. exports. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• May 10, 2019
• 00:56

How will the tariff increase impact Americans?

One trade group estimates the Trump administration's increased tariffs on Chinese goods could cost the average American family around $767 per year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined CBSN to discuss what products could be affected.

• May 10, 2019
• 05:24

Markets open following China tariff hike

The stock market opened Friday following the Trump administration's increase in tariffs on Chinese goods. Senior columnist at Yahoo Finance, Rick Newman, joined CBSN to discuss how the tariffs are impacting the market, and consumers.

• May 10, 2019
• 06:07

U.S.-China trade war

High-stakes trade talks lasted for just two hours between the U.S. and China. Both sides walked away with no deal. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.

• May 10, 2019
• 02:08

Trade talks end without deal

President Trump says trade talks with China will continue after discussions between the two countries ended Friday without a deal. CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist Michael Graham and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's top political headlines.

• May 10, 2019
• 13:09

U.S.-China trade talks end with no deal

"President Trump has escalated the U.S. trade tensions with China. He's threatening to raise tariffs again on essentially all remaining imports from china, which are valued at an estimated $300 billion. This comes after the Chinese delegation left meetings with U.S. officials in Washington Friday with no deal. Nikole Killion reports."

• May 11, 2019
• 02:49

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