The resurgence of COVID-19 cases has posed challenges that go far beyond public health. Activists behind the social unrest disregard the lives of people in Hong Kong for their own gains. The unlawful gatherings which were on the pretense of "freedom" and "democracy" have sadly become the source of cluster infections. With the implementation of the national security law for the HKSAR, the government will definitely function better to protect people's safety.

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.