BEIJING — China’s first aircraft carrier and five other warships passed by Taiwan and sailed into the contested South China Sea on Monday, Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said. The ships, led by the Liaoning, sailed past…
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China remembers large influence of George Michael, Wham! concerts
The pop duo Wham! performs in Peking, China, before a capacity audience of Chinese and foreign fans, April 7, 1985. Singers George Michael, left, and Andrew Ridgeley, had youthful fans on their feet despite police…
China's first aircraft carrier in Western Pacific drill
Reuters news agency reported. Japan’s defence ministry said it spotted the Liaoning as part of a fleet of eight Chinese warships that included destroyers and frigates, in the central part of the East China Sea.…
China's 1st Aircraft Carrier Heads for Western Pacific
China’s first aircraft carrier has set off for the Western Pacific for an open-sea training exercise, the Defense Ministry said. State media said it is the first time that the Liaoning, which was commissioned by…
Beijing to take more steps to cool residential property market: Xinhua
BEIJING Beijing, one of China’s hottest residential real estate markets, will step up property controls to keep home prices stable next year, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. Stoked by speculators, home prices…
China to Set Communication Standard for Post-2018 Driverless Cars, Industry Official Says
China’s aim to establish a national standard could speed the implementation of driverless cars in the world’s biggest auto market. According to News 18, this is in contrast to the patchwork of state laws and…
Dogs saved from slaughter at meat festival in China make new home in Ottawa
After travelling halfway around the world, 10 dogs rescued from a meat festival in China are getting settled at foster homes in Ottawa. The dogs are part of a larger group of 110 dogs that…
Beijing’s got a dialect dilemma
To the untutored ear, the Beijing dialect can sound like someone talking with a mouthful of marbles, inspiring numerous parodies and viral videos. Its colourful vocabulary and distinctive pronunciation have inspired traditional performance arts such…
China reports seven bird flu cases so far in December
BEIJING — China has reported at least seven cases of bird flu across China this month, including two deaths, as authorities sought to guard against an outbreak. State media reported five cases of H7N9 bird…
China reports first two human deaths from bird flu this winter
Authorities in Shanghai, China’s biggest city with more than 24 million residents … after a 44-year-old man was diagnosed with H7N9 flu, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday. The patient was in hospital and…
China 'closely following' Trump comments on nuclear policy
BEIJING — China said Friday that countries with the largest nuclear … Trump’s cabinet, in summary: How rich, how conservative, how friendly to Canada? Fox News has kept most of its audience after the election…
China says it will co-operate with Trump but warns on Taiwan
BEIJING – China has warned that ties with the U.S. will likely see new complications and the only way to maintain a stable relationship is by respecting each other’s “core interests.” Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s…
China unveils plans for series of 'disappearing' bridges
French-born architect Martin Duplantier’s most recent design is not for the faint of heart. Situated along a walking trail in China’s famed Wulingyuan region (south-center part of the country), the project, which costs around $5…
