During his confirmation hearing, new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said China should be blocked from accessing the artificial islands it’s built, setting the stage for a potential showdown. In a news conference Wednesday, China’s…
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U.S. deploys carrier to contentious South China Sea
On Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang denounced advance news of the deployment at a news conference. “China has indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea islands and their adjacent waters,” he said. “China…
China says understands South Korean need for security, still opposes missiles
Beijing: China understands South Korea’s need to protect its security but Seoul still needs to respect Beijing’s concerns about the deployment of an advanced US anti-missile system, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his South…
China's property investment to grow less rapidly this year – report
BEIJING China’s investment in the property sector will likely expand at a slower pace in 2017 as Beijing looks to curb speculation, while infrastructure spending is expected to maintain a double-digit growth, state media cited…
China, Britain hold security dialogue, agree to strengthen cooperation
LONDON, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) — China and Britain held their second high-level security dialogue here on Friday, with both sides agreeing to strengthen cooperation in security and law enforcement. The dialogue was co-chaired by Wang…
China Football News: Hebei Province Reveals Plan to Become 'Football Powerhouse' by 2020
North China’s Hebei province issues mid- to long-term football development plan.(Photo : Getty Images) North China’s Hebei province is planning to boost its football development programs to become a “football powerhouse” by the year 2020,…
Japan welcomes China's suspension of coal imports from N. Korea
A Japanese government spokesman on Sunday welcomed China’s announcement to suspend all North Korean coal imports until the end of this year as part of strengthened sanctions against Pyongyang in response to its nuclear and…
Kim Jong-nam: Will killing derail North Korea-China ties?
In recent days the two countries’ relationship has become even more murky. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency has reported that China turned back a $1m (£800,000) coal shipment from North Korea. China has long been…
China suspends North Korean coal imports, striking at regime’s financial lifeline
BEIJING — China will suspend all imports of coal from North Korea until the end of the year, the Commerce Ministry announced Saturday, in a surprise move that would cut off a major financial lifeline…
China halts North Korea coal imports after missile test
“(China) will temporarily stop its imports of coal from North Korea for the rest of this year (including coal for which customs applications have been made but not yet processed),” the commerce ministry said in…
Douglas Todd: How would Vancouver’s housing bubble burst? Look to China
China’s financial systems are porous and there is still, he said, “a great desire for people to try to bring their money out.” It’s likely the latest restrictions will mostly make it difficult for middle-…
China: Our Policies Unaffected by Trump Plan to Bring Factories Back to US
China is closely following U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to create more domestic jobs by encouraging U.S. companies to bring home or “reshore” their overseas production, but the government will not change its overall strategy,…
China to halt coal imports from NKorea
China is suspending all coal imports from North Korea, a measure taken to comply with sanctions imposed on Pyongyang by the United Nations. The ban will be in place through December 31, according to a…