“Most of these cases had known exposure to poultry or its environment, that is the main important link to this influenza type,” Lindmeier told a news briefing. In all since 2013, there have been 1,200…
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‘Threatening & damaging’: Beijing hits out at US patrols in South China Sea
“China always respects the freedom of navigation and overflight all countries enjoy under international law,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a daily news briefing on Monday, as cited by Reuters. “But we…
China opposes U.S. naval patrols in South China Sea
“China always respects the freedom of navigation and overflight all countries enjoy under international law,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a daily news briefing. “But we are consistently opposed to relevant countries…
Jeff Corwin explains Bao Bao's trip to China
February 21, 2017, 11:51 AM | The National Zoo’s giant panda Bao Bao is moving to China. Wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin discusses Bao Bao’s big trip on CBSN. ( read original story …)
China says Northern Korean coal ban shows its sincerity on U.N. resolutions
“This move reflects China’s responsible attitude on the Korean nuclear issue and its sincerity in implementing U.N. Security Council resolutions,” Geng said, referring to the ban. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported last week that…
China: Top Party Official Jailed for Corruption
A Chinese court sentenced Beijing’s former deputy Communist Party Secretary to 13 years in prison for corruption and made her pay a two million yuan (US$ 290,000) fine, state media said on Monday. Lu Xiwen…
China’s warships conduct training in Indian Ocean: State media
The official news agency did not provide any details of the exercise held in the Indian Ocean, considered India’s backyard, where the People’s Liberation Army Navy has been increasingly active. Chinese navy’s increasing presence in…
Beijing opposes US naval patrols in South China Sea
“China always respects the freedom of navigation and overflight all countries enjoy under international law,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a daily news briefing. “But we are consistently opposed to relevant countries…
Special delivery: US-born panda cub Bao Bao bound for China
The National Zoo in Washington is packing up its American-born panda cub Bao Bao for a one-way flight to China where the three-year-old will eventually join a panda breeding programme. The cub won’t have to…
Beijing's underground bunker metropolis: China's subterranean city designed to protect from a nuclear fallout that is now home to a MILLION people
Beijing’s underground bunker metropolis which was designed to protect the city from a nuclear fallout is now home to a million people. Back in the 60s and early 70s, Chinese cities were ordered to build…
Beijing likely to steer clear of murky saga of Kim Jong-nam murder
Beijing will maintain its distance from the murky saga of the murder of the estranged elder brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, in a bid to avoid further complicating its relations with its volatile…
Beijing likely to distance itself from Kim's assassination case
Wading into the killing of Kim Jong-nam would only antagonise North Korea, at a time when its missile programme is the leading concern, experts say By Laura Zhou, Kristin Huang Beijing will maintain its distance…
Washington zoo flying panda Bao Bao to China for breeding program
The National Zoo in Washington D.C., is packing up its American-born panda cub Bao Bao for a one-way flight to China, where the 3-year-old will eventually join a panda breeding program. The cub won’t have…
