Early on the morning of June 4, 1989, tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square to forcefully suppress protests by students and ordinary citizens who had occupied Beijing’s central square for six weeks. We look back at the events.
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May 24, 2019 |
President Donald Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, and financial markets shook Thursday on the growing realization that the U.S. and China are far from settling a bitter, yearlong trade dispute.
May 17, 2019 |
Deere cut its profit and sales expectations for the year as a trade war between the U.S. and China escalates and farmers try to recover from a planting season besieged by heavy rains.
May 13, 2019 |
Global markets slowed Monday, including the main U.S. indexes, as a trade war between the United States and China intensifies.
May 8, 2019 |
Following President Donald Trump’s threats of increased tariffs on roughly $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, Chinese negotiators plan to talk trade in Washington.
Dec 12, 2018 |
A Chinese spacecraft enters the moon’s orbit and prepares to be the first to land on its far side. Rabiah Mayas joins us with stories making headlines in the world of science.
Jul 11, 2018 |
Tariffs proposed by the Trump administration could impact everything from soybeans to machinery and equipment.
Jun 19, 2018 |
Jitters on Wall Street as the U.S.-China trade war escalates. What it could mean for your wallet.
May 17, 2018 |
Illinois farmers are hoping for progress in Washington, where the U.S. and China have begun a second round of trade talks.
Apr 17, 2018 |
A reporter researching his family history tells an intimate story of China’s modernization. Scott Tong discusses his new book “A Village with My Name.”
Apr 3, 2018 |
Tensions over trade restrictions heat up as China responds with tariffs of its own on more than 100 U.S. products.
Mar 22, 2018 |
China faces steep tariffs for allegedly stealing U.S. intellectual property. Is a trade war in the offing?
Feb 15, 2018 |
Friday marks the start of the Chinese New Year and ushers in the Year of the Dog. We discuss the history and traditions of the vibrant holiday and festival.
Nov 20, 2017 |
China’s most prominent environmental activist talks about the country’s pollution crisis.
Jan 7, 2016 |
The stock market took a tumble Thursday as China’s stock market dropped 7 percent overnight and crude oil prices dropped to their lowest level in more than a decade. But what does that mean for investment portfolios? “Chicago Tonight” talks with three financial experts.
Aug 24, 2015 |
The Dow Jones took a nosedive this morning, dropping more than 1,000 points when trading opened. The markets recovered some of their losses, but investors still appear rattled by disappointing economic news from China. We'll hear what to expect in the days to come and how it might affect your day-to-day life from three economic experts.
