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Donald Trump picks economist who wrote ‘Death by China’ to lead his trade council
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump named Peter Navarro, an economist who has urged a hard line on trade with China, to head a newly formed White House National Trade Council, the transition team said on Wednesday.…
China’s Tallest Building Resolves Issues That Delayed Opening
China’s tallest skyscraper, said it has resolved fire-safety issues that have delayed its full opening for 18 months. Fire inspections have been completed for all of the 632-meter (2,074-foot) building, located in Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial…
China's smoggiest city closes schools amid public anger
China’s smoggiest city closes schools as much of the country suffered its sixth day under an oppressive haze, sparking public anger about the slow response to the threat to children’s health. ( read original story…
China's drone seizure was a 'test' for Trump
China’s recent seizure of a U.S Navy underwater drone may have been an early political test for U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. On Saturday, China’s Defense Ministry released a statement announcing that its military had come…
Meet Latest China Finance Scare, Entrusted Bonds: QuickTake Q&A
There’s another Chinese financial practice that’s prompting high-decibel warnings. So-called entrusted bond holdings are a way for financial institutions to skirt rules on using borrowed money to invest in bonds. How? By getting a third…
China Mobile reveals 4G customer base has reached 510 million
China Mobile has won the prize for the most fourth-generation network customers in 2016. The Chinese mainland’s largest telecom service provider said that – as of last month – it had almost 510 million 4G…
Beijing districts to cap population in bid to tackle smog, congestion
BEIJING Five districts in Beijing have announced plans to cap or lower their population in the next few years, local media reported on Wednesday, as the Chinese capital bids to tackle chronic pollution and congestion.…
Winds may finally clear 'scary' pollution from China's skies
China has long had some of the worst air in the world … Associated Press journalist Helene Franchineau and news researcher Yu Bing contributed to this report. ( read original story …)
Trump appoints China critic Peter Navarro to trade post
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed economist Peter Navarro, a fierce critic of China, as the head of a new national trade body. He will lead the White House National Trade Council, and serve as…
China will co-operate with Trump – but warns US over Taiwan
http://www.independent.ie/world-news/article35314397.ece/4230b/AUTOCROP/h342/PANews_P-23987aa1-d315-4a1a-851e-6de6429b117c_I1.jpg Beijing has drawn a line in the sand over Taiwan (AP) China’s foreign minister has warned that ties with the US will likely … ( read original story …)
China rights website founder held over `state secrets`: Amnesty
Beijing: The founder of one of China`s few websites dedicated to reporting human rights abuses has been formally arrested for “leaking state secrets”, Amnesty International said Thursday — the latest blow in a broad crackdown…
China Says Don't Read Too Much Into US Drone Case
Beijing: China said on Thursday people should not read too much into … was it a misjudgement or orders from higher up’?” Hua told a daily news briefing, referring to a reporter’s question. “But if…