Chris Hannas

China Lifts Hubei Lockdown as Virus Epicenter Shifts to US

China has lifted a lockdown on Hubei province where the novel coronavirus pandemic began, while the World Health Organization warns the United States could be the next center of the outbreak.

Governments Boost Coronavirus Lockdowns While Olympics Face Postponement Pressure  

Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe said Monday if it is difficult to hold the Olympics “in a complete way” then pushing the event back would be “unavoidable” in order to protect the safety of athletes.

Key Points of Obama's News Conference in China

Ban Urges 'Decisive Turning Point' at Climate Summit

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told world leaders gathered Monday in Paris that their major climate summit 'must mark a decisive turning point' toward low emissions, climate resilient future.

Xi's US Visit Comes Amid Economic Slump, Record Chinese-US Investment

Investment by Chinese entities reached $9.5 billion last year, up from $3.3 billion in 2010 and just $385 million in 2002.

US, UAE Launch Center to Counter Islamic State Message

Named the Sawab Center and based in Abu Dhabi, the project issued messages on social media saying the militants were twisting Islam to spread hate, fear and intolerance.

US Voters Approve State Measures on Marijuana, Gun Control

Voters in northwestern state of Oregon, Washington, D.C., approve measures to legalize marijuana.