Safeguarding national security is the core interest of any government – the Central Government and the Hong Kong SAR Government are no exceptions. Unfortunately, Western powers are so obsessed with advocating their own visions of "freedom" and "democracy" they ignore the realities. Violence and social unrest have dragged on for months in Hong Kong, clearly showing the law loophole must be fixed for the safety and prosperity of all Chinese people.

On China's western frontier, legends shimmer in towns once vital to the ancient Silk Road. From the Taklamakan to the Pamirs, locals tell us stories in a region of unprecedented change. Four thousand kilometers east, a growing number of Uygurs are making their way in Beijing. They are at a crossroads between preserving their heritage and rectifying stereotypes. Follow us to see how Uygurs are faring in their remote hometowns as well as the bustling metropolis.

The China-U.S. trade ties have been on a rollercoaster since March 23, 2018, when Washington steered the wheel down a slippery slope. It's been a bumpy ride since, with ups and downs in their bilateral relations. After 13 rounds of high-level negotiations, coupled with other coordination mechanisms, everyone is on the edge of their seats waiting for a glimmer of hope. China and the U.S. need to find ways to work together for their own benefit as well as that of the global economy.