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Beijing Ramps up air Pollution Control Measures; Lists Smog as a 'Meteorological Disaster'
| Jenia Cane | | May 29, 2016 11:22 PM EDT |
Beijing has listed smog as a meteorological disaster in line with the city government's efforts to further strengthen air pollution control measures.
China Warns US Against Agitating South China Sea Claimants After Obama Lifts Arms Ban on Vietnam
| Desiree Sison | | May 25, 2016 07:15 AM EDT |
Following US President Barack Obama's announcement of the removal of the decades-old embargo on arms sales to Vietnam, Beijing on Tuesday warned Washington not to encourage other South China Sea claimants to antagonize China.
Hillary Clinton Vows to Cooperate With China on North Korea Nuclear Threat
| Desiree Sison | | May 22, 2016 07:25 AM EDT |
Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton has said that she make working with China to address North Korea's nuclear threat her topmost priority if she gets elected as the next president of the United States.
'Descendants of the Sun' Lead Song Joong-ki Receives Warm Welcome at Beijing Fan Meeting
| Charissa Echavez | | May 17, 2016 04:18 PM EDT |
Korean hit drama Descendants of the Sun lead actor Song Joong-ki took China by storm after an estimated 11 million fans watched the 30-year-old actor's fan meet in Beijing on Saturday, May 14, according to Yibada. Of note, that figure includes people viewing the live broadcast via iQiyi and Weibo.
School Children Accused of Treating National Museum Like 'Garbage Dump' During Visit
| Julio Cachila | | May 07, 2016 09:00 AM EDT |
School children on a field trip to a national museum in China have caused an outrage among the staff due to the amount of trash they left.
China to Release Last Prisoner Involved in Tiananmen Square Protests
| Desiree Sison | | May 04, 2016 10:23 AM EDT |
China is set to release the last prisoner involved in the infamous Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 after almost 30 years in jail, a human rights group said on Tuesday.
President Xi Seeks Cooperation From International Community in Fight Against Corruption
| Desiree Sison | | May 04, 2016 07:10 AM EDT |
Chinese President Xi Jinping is seeking the cooperation of global leaders and will use international forums such as the G20 Summit to promote Beijing's anti-corruption campaign, specifically in hunting down financial fugitives who have fled abroad.
China’s Hukou System in the Headlines as Authorities Nullify Household Registration of Beijing Woman
| Jenia Cane | | May 03, 2016 09:20 PM EDT |
China's Hukou system has been put on the spotlight after a Chinese woman's Beijing household registration was nullified by authorities after she admitted using falsified documents to secure it.
International Community Awaits China's Response to Arbitration Court Ruling on South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | May 03, 2016 07:51 AM EDT |
All eyes are on China as the ruling on the South China Sea by The Hague's arbitration court is expected in the coming weeks. The Philippines filed the territorial case against Beijing in the international court.
China Deploys Thousands of Troops Along North Korea Border
| Desiree Sison | | Apr 21, 2016 07:32 AM EDT |
In anticipation of North Korea's fifth nuclear test, China deployed around 2,000 troops along its border with Pyongyang and would continue to send more military forces to the area in the coming months.
Beijing Calls on Moscow for Support in Case Filed by Philippines Over South China Sea Dispute
| Desiree Sison | | Apr 20, 2016 06:34 AM EDT |
Beijing is seeking Moscow's support in opposing an international court case filed by the Philippines regarding its claim in the disputed South China Sea.
China Says US-Philippine Military Alliance Reflects 'Cold War Mentality'
| Desiree Sison | | Apr 15, 2016 07:11 AM EDT |
China's defense ministry said joint patrols by the US and Philippine forces in the South China Sea as well as plans of strengthening military ties between the two countries reflect a "cold war mentality" and further raises tension in the disputed waters.
Hong Kong Slides to 4th Place in Global Financial Hub Ranking
| S Satapathy | | Apr 08, 2016 09:32 AM EDT |
In the latest ranking of the top global financial centres released by research group Zen onWednesday, April 6, London continues to top the list with New York in the second position. But in a significant change of position, Hong Kong slipped to the 4th slot, while Singapore climbed one place to become the 3rd leading global financial centre in the world.
US President Barack Obama Orders Military Officials not to Talk About China
| Desiree Sison | | Apr 08, 2016 07:30 AM EDT |
US President Barack Obama has issued a gag order on the military leadership over China's aggressive posturing in the South China Sea saying Washington's ongoing negotiations with Beijing on a wide range of issues are being hampered by heated rhetoric from military officials.
China Seeks to Improve Relations With Myanmar's New Government
| Desiree Sison | | Apr 06, 2016 06:51 AM EDT |
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said that Beijing will seek to enhance and improve relations with Myanmar's new government as he paid a courtesy call to his counterpart, foreign minister Aung San Suu Kyi, on Tuesday in the nation's capital Naypyidaw.
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