Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) holds a welcome ceremony for French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve before their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 21, 2017. (Xinhua/Ding Lin) BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — China and…
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Giant Panda Bao Bao Is Bound for China
China before they reach the age of four to participate in a breeding program, ABC News reported. Bao Bao needs two to three more years before she can partake in the breeding program. Until she…
China reports more severe form of bird flu, threat to poultry: WHO
“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…
China as leveraged as ever
Beijing – At the dawn of the year of the rooster, China’s economy is as leveraged as ever, with credit still outpacing growth. Yet there’s a difference from past years: an absence of turmoil in…
‘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 Capital Land says expects to list in China in H1 2018
HONG KONG Feb 21 Chinese developer Beijing Capital Land said on Tuesday it expected the … had recently accelerated the approval process for initial public offerings (IPO), said chief financial officer Fan Shubin. Fan said…