published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Referring to its trade partner and only ally as a “country around the DPRK”, the commentary accused China of failing to criticise actions taken by Donald Trump’s…
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World War Three IMMINENT as China angers North Korea by imposing US-led fuel sanctions
On Saturday lunchtime, local time, Pyongyang issued a threat to China in a commentary piece written by “Jong Phil”, published by the Korean Central News Agency. Referring to its trade partner and only ally as…
China hits back, says it has ‘lawful right’ to standardise names in Arunachal
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang at a news conference in Beijing in October 2015 … and its official map show the state as part of South Tibet. (Reuters File Photo) China on Friday asserted…
China's quota threat charges up electric car market
Shanghai: China’s electric-car market is already the world’s biggest, but a government proposal to introduce “new energy” vehicle quotas for automakers is further charging it up. With the threat of the measure looming, major manufacturers…
South Korea faces economic punishment from China over U.S. missile shield
Some of Hyundai’s rivals in China are using what they are calling “THAAD marketing,” the Yonhap News Agency has reported. For instance, Volkswagen dealers in China are offering discounts for customers who replace South Korean…
China’s first cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1 docks as planned with orbiting space lab
China’s first cargo spacecraft docked successfully with the Tiangong-2 space lab on Saturday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, marking a major step towards Beijing’s goal of establishing a permanently manned space station by 2022.…
Why Beijing should lead on the North Korean crisis
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” The quotation is attributed to Albert Einstein but after a torrid few days on the Korean peninsula, it’s…
China launches its 1st unmanned cargo spacecraft
BEIJING — China on Thursday launched its first unmanned cargo spacecraft on a mission to dock with the country’s space station, marking further progress in the ambitious Chinese space program. The Tianzhou 1 blasted off…
China says Interpol seeks arrest of tycoon Guo Wengui
China says Interpol has issued a notice for the arrest of a … except in special circumstances and with approval of the member country concerned”. Chinese news outlets said Mr Guo bribed the former vice-minister…
Beijing government says property curbs show results, despite March price gains
BEIJING New property curbs in China’s capital unveiled in March have started to cool the red-hot housing market, but the frothy market will take some time to stabilize, the Beijing municipal government said. Beijing, a…
Beijing summons Apple over live-streaming apps
Beijing’s internet regulators are turning up the heat on Apple. Authorities in the Chinese capital say they plan to summon the U.S. tech giant to urge it to “tighten up checks” on apps available in…
China preps launch of country's first cargo spacecraft
BEIJING – Preparations are underway for the launch of China’s first unmanned cargo spacecraft on a mission to dock with the country’s space station. The Tianzhou 1 was due to blast off at 7:41 p.m.…
China and Europe have responsibility to avert North Korea crisis: EU
BEIJING – EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini expressed concern Thursday about rising tensions over North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, and said China and Europe have a common responsibility to avoid a military escalation on…
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