After a decade of huge international events, many Chinese people suffer from ‘gala-fatigue.’ So has the case for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 dimmed as well? Not necessarily. Click for larger image at gizmodo.com. See note…
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Berlin uneasy about Beijing’s growing clout in eastern, southern Europe
Germany is concerned about the growing influence of China in eastern and southern Europe, German ambassador to China Michael Clauss said in an exclusive interview. “In our view, setting up parallel networks such as China…
China suspends coal imports from North Korea, putting pressure on nuclear program
BEIJING — China says it is suspending all coal imports from North Korea for the rest of the year as it increases pressure on its communist neighbour to give up its nuclear and ballistic missile…
US carrier starts 'routine' patrols in South China Sea
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…
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 piles pressure on North Korea by banning coal imports
That should now end. China stopped importing some precious metals almost a year ago and banned the sale going the other way of fuel and other items associated with the weapons programme. South Korea’s Yonhap…
Danone targets $1-billion in cost cuts amid pressures at dairy arm and China
Food group Danone plans to cut costs by €1-billion over the next three years, saying the turnaround of its European dairy business was taking longer than expected while tough conditions in China would endure in…