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Pro-democracy protesters agreed to clear Hong Kong's streets by the beginning of the workweek. (Associated Press)

Hong Kong chief warns against using force to clear away protesters

By G. Yeung and Ben Lei — Special to The Washington Times

A statue holding a yellow umbrella set up by students stands outside government headquarters in Hong Kong, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. In an apparent concession to authorities warning pro-democracy protesters to clear Hong Kong's streets by the beginning of the work week, students occupying the area outside city government headquarters agreed Sunday to remove some barricades that have blocked the building's entrance during the weeklong demonstrations. But it was not immediately clear how significant the move was and how much it would defuse the standoff, with many protesters vowing to stay in the area. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

MOORE: Beijing should let Hong Kong be Hong Kong

By Stephen Moore

Hong Kong becomes a fresh foreign policy puzzle for Obama

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Valentina Matviyenko (left), the speaker of Russia's Senate, and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a State Council meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow on Friday, May 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Yuri Kadobnov, Pool)

Inside China: She said, Xi said

By Miles Yu

Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh as they speak to media at the State Department in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, before having a working lunch. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

U.S. to allow lethal maritime weaponry sales to Vietnam: ‘This is not an anti-China move’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the State Department in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

China warns U.S. not to intervene in ‘illegal’ Hong Kong protests

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

A local policeman stands guard behind barricades at the entrance of the government complex where Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-Ying's office is located. Student leaders of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong warned Wednesday that if the territory's leader doesn't step down by the end of Thursday, they will step up their actions. (Associated Press)

Beijing warns it’s growing tired of Hong Kong protest

By G. Yeung and Ben Lei - SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

General Motors CEO Mary Barra addresses the Global Business Conference for investors in Milford, Mich., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. Barra says the company has enough parts available to fix all the faulty ignition switches that are blamed for at least 23 deaths nationwide. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

GM says parts are ready to fix recalled small cars

By TOM KRISHER - Associated Press

Pro-democracy student protesters occupy a main thoroughfare in Hong Kong after Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying refused to meet with demonstrators before their deadline. Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in the stiffest challenge to Beijing's authority since China took control of the former British colony in 1997. (Associated Press)

Hong Kong leader Leung refuses to meet with pro-democracy protesters

By G. Yeung and Ben Lei — Special to The Washington Times - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 14, 2014 photo, Chinese fisherman Fan Qiusheng chats with a woman outside his wood-and-tarp shack on the Yingyu island, a Paracels of Sansha prefecture of China's Hainan province. Fan was waiting for tourists on the beach of Yingyu island outside the wood-and-tarp shack where he lives nine months of the year. He said the central government pays him 1,350 yuan, or about $220, a month to stay put while providing him with food, water, electricity and other supplies. (AP Photo/Peng Peng)

Chinese patriotism fuels cruises to disputed isles

By PENG PENG and JACK CHANG - Associated Press

Students gather to attend a "sit-in" to block main roads of a popular fashion district in Hong Kong, Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters expanded their rallies throughout Hong Kong on Monday, defying calls to disperse in a major pushback against Beijing's decision to limit democratic reforms in the Asian financial hub. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

China faces tricky balance in Hong Kong’s protests

By Didi Tang - Associated Press

Pro-democracy protesters take afternoon naps on the streets in Hong Kong Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. Pro-democracy protesters expanded their rallies throughout Hong Kong on Monday, defying calls to disperse in a major pushback against Beijing's decision to limit democratic reforms in the Asian financial hub. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Instagram blocked in China amid flood of pro-democracy photos

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Wrapped in plastic as protection from pepper spray, a student protester stands behind a makeshift barrier blocking main streets in the business district of Hong Kong Monday. (Associated Press)

Hong Kong protests fill streets, bring fears of crackdown

By G. Yeung and Ben Lei - Special to The Washington Times

Illustration on America's role in global stability by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

TRACCI: Restoring international stability begins at home

By Robert N. Tracci

Several Nobel peace winners boycott South Africa

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, crew members on board an aircraft P-8A Poseidon assist in search and rescue operations for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, March 16, 2014. Malaysian authorities on Sunday examined a flight simulator that was confiscated from the home of one of the missing jetliner's pilots. The Boeing 777 went missing less than an hour into a March 8, flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing as it entered Vietnamese airspace. (AP Photo/U.S. Navy, Eric A. Pastor)

U.S., China talk cybersecurity despite military hack attack

By Bill Gertz - Washington Free Beacon

Mr. Modi is promising to set up cells to resolve issues within 48 hours and to assemble back-end support to answer specific inquiries within 72 hours. "The government is committed to chart out a new path, wherein business entities are extended red carpet welcome in a spirit of active cooperation," he said in a statement.

‘Make in India’: Narendra Modi envisions manufacturing hub to rival China

By Mark Pace - The Washington Times

U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the Climate Summit at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

At U.N., Obama calls out China, India on carbon emissions

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

U.S. officials are optimistic that the election of new pro-business Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will enhance bilateral trade between the two countries, which have lagged far behind American business transactions with rival China. (associated press)

Pro-trade Indian leader to visit Washington

By Mark Pace - The Washington Times

Thousands of Hong Kong students boycotted classes Monday to protest Beijing's decision to restrict electoral reforms. The protesters plan a weeklong strike, marking the latest phase in the battle for democracy in the Chinese city-state. (Associated Press)

Hong Kong students fight Chinese control of elections

By Patrick Lam and Gwyneth Ho and G. Yeung — Special to The Washington Times