Anthony Kuhn appears in the following:
Chinese Student's Commencement Speech In U.S. Isn't Going Over Well In China
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Shuping Yang praised the "fresh air of free speech" in the U.S. during her commencement address at the University of Maryland. That sparked a backlash from classmates and from people in China.
For China's 'New Silk Road,' Ambitious Goals And More Than A Few Challenges
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
The multibillion-dollar "plan of the century" aims to create a network of trade routes, rail lines, ports and highways, linking countries on four continents. Nearly 70 countries have signed on.
China's President Outlines Plans For A New Silk Road
Monday, May 15, 2017
The project announced on Sunday is unprecedented in its scope and ambition. Billions of dollars are promised for investment in highways, ports and railways connecting some 65 countries.
For Family Of Embattled Chinese Lawyer, A Long Road To Safety — With U.S. Help
Sunday, May 14, 2017
U.S. diplomats staged a rare intervention to rescue the family of a Chinese human rights lawyer. It offers clues, and raises questions, about the Trump administration's human rights approach in China.
U.S. Envoys Help Chinese Human Rights Lawyer's Family Stage Prison Escape
Thursday, May 11, 2017
U.S. diplomats staged a rare intervention to rescue the family of a human rights lawyer held in China. Whether this means a more muscular U.S. human rights policy toward China remains to be seen.
Land Deal For Right-Wing Elementary School Plagues Japanese Prime Minister
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has denied involvement in a discounted sale of state-owned land for a new primary school. He says he'll resign if proof of his involvement is found.
Jakarta's Christian Governor Sentenced To 2 Years For Blasphemy
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
The Indonesian court's decision has cheered Muslim conservatives and crushed the hopes of advocates of a more pluralistic and tolerant path for their nation.
Jakarta's Minority Christian Governor Convicted Of Blasphemy
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
The Christian governor of Jakarta, which is the capital of mostly-Muslim Indonesia, has been found guilty of blaspheming Islam. He is expected to appeal his two-year prison sentence.
North Korea Marks Founding Of Its Military With Artillery Exercise
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
On Tuesday, North Korea marked the 85th anniversary of the Korean People's Army. That has the U.S. and North Korea's neighbors on high alert for a possible nuclear test.
North Korea Detains American Citizen In Pyongyang
Monday, April 24, 2017
North Korea detained a dual nationality South Korean-American as he prepared to board a plane at Pyongyang's airport. It brings the number of Americans known to be in North Korean custody to three.
News Brief: Trump Executive Order, Pence In Japan, Sears In Trouble
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
President Trump plans to sign an order on "Hire American" and "Buy American." Vice President Pence meets with Japan's prime minister after Trump targeted Japan for its huge trade surplus with the U.S.
In Japan, Pence Talks Trade And North Korea's Threat To The Region
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence is traveling the Pacific Rim, where much of President Trump's foreign policy agenda is focused. The other major issue is trade. Pence met with Japan's prime minister.
Vice President Pence Sends Warning To North Korea Amid Rising Tensions
Monday, April 17, 2017
In South Korea Monday, Vice President Mike Pence warned North Korea that U.S. patience was running out with the regime. This came a day after North Korea tried and failed to test a ballistic missile.
Beijing Mega-Region Plan Aims To Alleviate Poverty, But Some Are Wary
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Set to be implemented in 2030, the plan would merge Beijing, the port city of Tianjin and Hebei province into a mega-region to push economic development. Some are skeptical resources will be shifted.
'The Art Of The Deal' Prevails In U.S.-China Talks, For Now At Least
Thursday, April 13, 2017
An apparent deal to cooperate on the North Korean nuclear issue is among several points of agreement that are emerging after the summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Where The U.S. And China Now Stand
Thursday, April 13, 2017
A look at relations between the U.S. and China after Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S. Immediate challenges include how to respond to North Korea.
Summit Between China's Xi Jinping And President Trump Comes Amid Tensions
Thursday, April 06, 2017
"We worried if we did not take immediate stabilizing measures," a Chinese analyst says, "the relationship could nosedive and pose serious problems for our finances, economy and strategic security."
Xi Jinping Seeks Cooperation With U.S. Ahead Of China's Leadership Transition
Sunday, April 02, 2017
A look at what President Donald Trump's first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping looks like from Beijing.
A Debt Collector Is Killed In China, Triggering Debate Over Right To Self-Defense
Thursday, March 30, 2017
"China's law does not really encourage people to defend themselves, because that would be encouraging them to rise up and resist [authority]," a Chinese lawyer noted.
In China, As In The U.S., The Fight Over Ride Hailing Is Local
Monday, March 27, 2017
Until recently, migrant workers lured by bonuses drove for China's largest Uber-like service. But some local governments banned out-of-town drivers, apparently to protect local jobs and curb growth.