China developed a new amphibious warship that could prove valuable in island disputes, according to a Beijing-controlled tabloid Those vessels “could help it gain advantages in solving disputes on islands,” including Taiwan, an expert told…
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Burning Iranian oil tanker sinks off China after collision, report says
China’s State Oceanic Administration said that because the hull of the ship had detonated, a large amount of oil in surrounding waters was on fire, according to the official Xinhua news agency. The administration said…
Burning oil tanker sinks off China after one week
An oil tanker burning in the East China Sea for more than a week has finally sunk, Chinese media say. The Sanchi and a cargo ship collided 260km (160 miles) off Shanghai on 6 January,…
Oil tanker burning in the East China Sea sinks
China’s state-news agency Xinhua reported Sunday there was an oil spill where the vessel sank and that the National Oceanic Bureau is monitoring the situation closely. With a length of 900 feet (274 meters) and…
China wants historical cemetry at Ramgarh to be turned into global tourist spot
He said China would co-operate with the Indian government on the issue … The cemetery is spread over nearly 7.25 acre of land and is covered with forests. Get latest news & live updates on…
Beijing wins battle for blue skies — but the poor are paying a price
BEIJING — One year ago, China’s capital city was in the grip of suffocating and potentially fatal smog that made life a misery and breathing downright dangerous. This month, the air in Beijing has been…
China tanker fire: Bodies found as Sanchi burns, one week on
state news agency Xinhua reported. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif by phone that “as long as there is 1% hope, China will continue to make 100% effort”. Some 12…
Beijing professor dismissed as sexual harassment allegations spark campus activism
BEIJING (Reuters) – A professor in China accused of sexually harassing students under his supervision has been removed from teaching posts by a top Beijing university, in a case that has sparked national media coverage…
A Blue Sky in Beijing? It’s Not a Fluke, Says Greenpeace
BEIJING — Winters in Beijing have long been choked by thick, dusty, toxic smog. But this winter, the sky has taken on a once seemingly unthinkable hue: blue. Now, an analysis of government data by…
Pollution Appears to Ease in Beijing Amid China’s Drive to Clear the Air
BEIJING — Winters in Beijing have long been choked by thick, dusty, toxic smog. But this winter, the sky has taken on a once seemingly unthinkable hue: blue. Now, an analysis of government data by…
China warns the US it will fight fire with fire if Trump admin goes after Beijing for making foreign firms transfer technology
China warned the US against investigating it to see whether or not it makes foreign firms hand over technology to the Communist Party. China said it would retaliate if the US took “protectionist” measures. BEIJING…
Beijing is winning the pollution battle as other Chinese cities fall behind
Beijing and the surrounding region recorded big improvements in air quality last year, a report by Greenpeace shows Nationwide gains were less positive as industrial activity shifted further away from the capital The findings indicate…
Beijing winning pollution battle as other Chinese cities fall behind
BEIJING (Reuters) – As Beijing and the surrounding region reported big improvements in air quality last year, nationwide gains were much more muted as industrial activity shifted further away from the capital, a report by…
