News. Views. Hughes - August 19, 2019 (17:00 ET)

China vows ‘consequences’ for Taiwan arms deal

Beijing has warned the US that finalizing its arms deal with Taiwan will drastically damage US-China relations. RT America’s Rachel Blevins reports for News.Views.Hughes.

Protests rock Hong Kong for 11th week

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Hong Kong on Sunday as anti-extradition protests continued on Saturday and Sunday for their 11th straight week. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca reports from China for News.Views.Hughes.

Trump & Apple CEO assessing trade war damage

Former USTR official Steve Gill joins Scottie Nell Hughes to discuss the recent détente between President Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook. He argues that Trump probably hopes to “reduce criticism” from Cook by finding a way to mitigate the impact of the US-China trade war on Apple and its employees. He also discusses the danger of governments “picking winners and losers” among brands.

Erdogan wants ‘neo-Ottoman Empire’ – fmr Pentagon official

Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof joins News.Views.Hughes to discuss the fraught politics of Idlib, Syria, where Syrian airstrikes targeted a Turkish convoy believed to be carrying guns and ammunition to rebels on Monday.