World Oct 01 As economic challenges and security threats linger, China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule By Adam Kemp
World Aug 03 Vietnam’s president confirmed as new Communist Party chief in wake of predecessor’s death Vietnamese President To Lam was confirmed Saturday as the new chief of the Communist Party after his predecessor died July 19. It was unclear if Lam will stay in his role as president. By Associated Press
Politics Jan 09 A Communist candidate gets approval to run in the Russian presidential election Although the Communist candidate typically gets the second-highest vote tally, Kharitonov does not present a significant challenge to Putin. By Associated Press
World Oct 24 Watch 7:56 China’s president consolidates power by surrounding himself with loyalists Chinese President Xi Jinping secured a third five-year term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party over the weekend. A seven-member Standing Committee was also named and filled with Xi loyalists. Christopher Johnson of China Strategies Group joined Judy… By Judy Woodruff, Satvi Sunkara
World Sep 26 Cuba approves same-sex marriage in sweeping referendum Cuban voters have approved a sweeping "family law" code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents. By Cristiana Mesquita, Associated Press
Apr 19 Cuba’s Communist Party chooses Miguel Díaz-Canel as leader By Associated Press In many ways, Cuba's new maximum leader is nothing like those who have governed the island for the past six decades. Miguel Díaz-Canel was never a guerrilla fighter and rose peacefully and diligently through the approved channels. Continue reading
Apr 16 Raul Castro confirms he’s resigning, ending long era in Cuba By Associated Press Raul Castro says he is resigning as head of Cuba's Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution. Continue reading
Feb 07 Doctor’s death unleashes fury at Chinese officials By Joe McDonald, Associated Press In death, Dr. Li Wenliang became the face of simmering anger at the ruling Communist Party's controls over information and complaints that officials lie about or hide disease outbreaks. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 3:44 Hong Kong protest violence draws stark contrast to China’s anniversary pomp Tensions between police and protesters in Hong Kong escalated overnight, as officers opened fire. A young activist was shot, but survived. The unrest came just as mainland China marked the 70th anniversary of the Communist state. Nick Schifrin, who has… Continue watching
Oct 01 PHOTOS: China’s Communist Party celebrates 70-year rule amid Hong Kong protests By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The celebratory displays highlight Beijing's ambition for strategic influence to match its status as the second-largest global economy. Continue reading