Common interests between China and the United States far outweigh their differences, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in their first meeting. Wang spoke to Tillerson on the sidelines…
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China bird flu virus may be more extensive: Report
New Delhi: Scientists have claimed that the prevalent bird flu virus in China may be more widespread and extensive than thought. The deadly virus that has killed more than 100 people this winter is hard…
With Beijing, it’s never just about free trade
Charles Burton is an associate professor of political science at Brock University, and is a former counsellor at the Canadian embassy in Beijing Like it or not, Canada opens exploratory free-trade talks with China on…
Smoke and mirrors: Beijing battles to control smog message
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – In its ‘war’ on hazardous air pollution, China’s government has a dilemma: it needs to be open about air quality data to hold polluters to account, but worries that too much bad…
China to regulate carfentanil, seen as 'substantial step' in curbing opioid exports
Dealers cut fentanyls into heroin and other drugs to boost profit margins. Beijing already regulates fentanyl and 18 related compounds. China said it is also placing carfentanil’s less-potent cousins furanyl fentanyl, acryl fentanyl and valeryl…
China to launch robotic cargo ship for space lab in April
Artist’s illustration showing China’s Tianzhou-1 freighter docking with the currently orbiting Tiangong-2 space lab. A key element of China’s human spaceflight program is being prepared for launch this April. The country’s first cargo-carrying … (…
China, Russia increasing military activity, annual report says
LONDON—An annual report on military power throughout the world cites Chinese and Russian activity as rising threats to Western powers. The International Institute for Strategic Studies report, released Tuesday, said analysts have noted “real and…
China considering making foreign submersibles travel on surface
The draft revisions, reported by the official China News Service late on Tuesday, make no direct mention of the South China Sea. “Foreign submersibles, passing though territorial waters of the People’s Republic of China, should…
China awards Trump valuable new trademark
SHANGHAI – China has awarded President Donald Trump a valuable new trademark. The win comes after a 10-year dispute and raises a host of ethical questions about the president’s foreign intellectual property. China’s Trademark Office…
China knife attack: Eight dead in Xinjiang region
Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post newspaper reports. Dilxat Raxit, of the exiled World Uyghur Congress, told the Agence France-Presse news agency that six people had been arrested, including two young Uighurs who shared information…
Last flush for Trump toilets in China?
There’s a Trump toilet, a Trump condom, a Trump pacemaker and even a Trump International Hotel among hundreds of trademarks in China that don’t belong to Donald Trump. But after a decade of grinding battle…
China Boosts Russian Oil Imports As Brent/Dubai Spread Shrinks
The increased Chinese imports from Russia could further boost Russia’s position as China’s largest crude oil supplier, after it recently overtook Saudi Arabia to top the ranking. Russia last year overtook Saudi Arabia as China’s…
China objects to visit by Taiwan MPs, says India must follow ‘One-China’ policy
China has lodged a strong complaint with India over a rare visit by a Taiwanese parliamentary delegation, warning New Delhi to follow the “One-China” policy and not have any official contact with Taipei. Sharply criticising…
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