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03/28/2024 03:01:43 pm

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China-U.S. Cyberspace Rules

China-U.S. Agree to Cyberspace Rules of Conduct and Promise to Cease Economic Spying

The United States and China have reached a fundamental milestone in addressing the growing threat of cyber espionage, especially the theft of intellectual property and trade secrets for economic gains.

South China Sea

Satellite Image of China's Completed Airstrip in Disputed South China Sea Reef Surfaces as President Xi Vows No Militarization of Islands

Defense analysis company IHS Jane has released a satellite image of China's completed airstrip on the contested Fiery Cross Reef. This is the country's first airstrip in the Spratly Islands and experts say it could significantly boost China's surveillance capacity and expansion in the South China Sea.

China Hacking U.S. Companies

China Cyberattack Allegations Mount as Researchers Connect Hackers With PLA Unit in Kunming

Researchers from two cybersecurity firms have released a report linking a hacking group known as "naikon" with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) intelligence unit 78020 based in Kunming, Yunan province. The release of the report coincides with the highly anticipated meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Barack Obama in Washington.

Bayer Pharmaceuticals

FDA to Hear Testimonies About Negative Side-Effects of Popular Permanent Birth Control Device

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing its probe into a range of negative side effects reportedly caused by Essure, a permanent birth control implant approved since 2002. Several women are set to testify before the FDA's advisory committee on Thursday during a public hearing slated to address the mounting complaints and questions regarding the device's safety.

Kuang Wanchang

Kuang Wanchang: U.S. Repatriates Chinese Fugitive Accused of Defrauding Nearly $500 Million from Bank of China

United States authorities on Thursday repatriated a Chinese fugitive accused in 2004 of conspiring in a scheme to defraud China's central bank of $485 million. The deportation of Kuang Wanchang shows that both countries are steadily progressing towards establishing a formal prisoner extradition treaty.

Beijing Smoking Ban

Support for Smoking Ban Drops Among Beijing Smokers: Survey

The percentage of smokers who support the latest ban on smoking in China's capital city has reduced significantly since the directive came into effect about four months ago, according to a recent study.

President Xi United States

China is Ready to Open High-Level Dialogue With United States on Fighting Cyberattacks: President Xi

President Xi Jinping on Tuesday told some of America's most powerful business executives that China does not condone cyberattacks and is willing to collaborate with the U.S. government to combat them.

Sandy Phan-Gillis

China Says Texas Businesswoman Detained for 6 Month Over is Suspected of Spying

A 55-year-old Texas businesswoman of Chinese heritage, who was detained while attempting to enter Macau in March during a visit to China, is being investigated for "endangering China's national security," China's Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.

President Xi United States

U.S., China Highlight Win-Win Cooperation as President Xi Begins State Visit

As China's President Xi Jinping prepares to depart for his first official state visit to the United States, both countries have reflected on their increasingly closer ties and underlined the importance of cooperation - despite their ever-present differences.

China-Thailand Railway

Construction of China-Thailand Railway to Begin by End of 2015: Thailand Deputy PM

Thailand's deputy Prime Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn has revealed that the construction of a high speed railway connecting China and Thailand would begin by the end of this year. He made this announcement to Chinese media during the recent 12th China-ASEAN Expo, where Thailand was the 'Country of Honor.'

Long March 6

China Successfully Launches Next Generation Zero Pollution Carrier Rocket

China's next generation of environmentally friendly rockets enjoyed a successful debut on Sunday as the Long March 6 (CZ-6) took off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The carrier rocket took along 20 small satellites.

Japan Security Bills

China Says Japan's Growing Militarism is 'Out of Step With the Trend of the Times' as Lawmakers Enact Controversial Security Bills

China has criticized Japanese lawmakers for approving a series of contentious security bills that would allow the Japanese military to fight abroad after about seven decades of pursuing a pacifist self-defensive path.

Sinopec, Wang Tianpu

Wang Tianpu: Former President of Sinopec Kicked-Out of Communist Party, to be Prosecuted for Corruption

One of the highest ranking figures in China's petroleum sector has been removed from the Communist Party and all public posts after he was found guilty of corruption by investigators. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced on Friday that the case against Wang Tianpu has been handed over to prosecutors.

Yang Jinjun

U.S. Extradites One of China's Top 100 Fugitives

The United States has extradited one of China's most wanted fugitives to Beijing, officials announced on Friday. Experts say the move is a positive sign that both nations are willing to collaborate to combat corruption.

Zhang Yujun

Zhang Yujun: Deputy Head of China's Stock Regulatory Body Under Investigation for 'Violation of The Laws'

Zhang Yujun, an assistant chairman at China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), is under investigation for "severe violation of the laws and disciples," the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection announced on Wednesday.

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