BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese authorities have recouped 730 million yuan ($112.20 million) in misappropriated funds as part of an investigation into the country’s national poverty-reduction scheme, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday. (…
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Taiwan President Says China’s Military Expansion Could Destabilize Asia
TAOYUAN, Taiwan — China’s increasing military projection around East Asia is undermining regional stability, Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, said at a year-end news conference on Friday just days after Beijing reiterated its goal of annexing…
Taiwan’s president pledges stronger defence to counter China
“China’s attempt to expand militarily in the region is more and more obvious,” Tsai said at a news conference at a military research centre . “Taiwan needs to stand up for its sovereignty, and it…
China denies secret oil sales to North Korea
China, one of North Korea’s last remaining allies, denies breaking a UN resolution by selling oil to the country. This move could have wider ramifications for China, especially concerning the United States and President Donald…
AP Exclusive: China’s Uighurs grapple with pull of extremism
KAYSERI, Turkey – China’s Muslim minority Uighurs (WEE’-ghurs) fleeing a stifling security crackdown in droves often end up caught in a tug-of-war between militant members of Syria-based Islamic groups and exiled moderate leaders who reject…
In wake of Donald Trump’s criticism, China denies selling oil to North Korea, a violation of UN sanctions
BEIJING/WASHINGTON – China on Friday denied reports it had been illicitly selling oil products to North Korea in violation of U.N. sanctions, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not happy that China had…
Beijing May Be Starting To Win Its Battle Against Smog
Beijing: Beijing may have turned a corner in its battle against the city’s notorious smog, according to Reuters calculations, and environmental consultants say the Chinese government deserves much of the credit for introducing tough anti-pollution…
Beijing Blasts Trump’s Claims on Chinese Oil Sales to North Korea
Beijing has rejected claims that it has illicitly sold oil supplies to North Korea in contravention of UN resolutions, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, disputing earlier claims by US President Donald Trump. Responding to…
Trump said China was caught ‘red handed’ selling oil to North Korea. Beijing denies it did anything wrong.
HONG KONG — Did a Chinese ship deliver oil to North Korea in defiance of the U.N. Security Council? President Trump and South Korea seem to think so. China does not. Hours after Trump accused…
Beijing phases out over 4,450 coal-fired stoves in 2017
Beijing phased out more than 4,450 coal-fired stoves in 2017, reducing the capital city’s coal consumption by nearly 3 million tonnes, local authorities said Friday. The move also reduced emissions of 5,500 tonnes of smoke…
Beijing opens 3 new subway lines
Beijing will further expand its subway system with the opening of three new lines on Saturday. The two high-tech lines and one conventional tram will bring the number of lines in the capital to 22,…
Beijing’s Migrant Eviction Frenzy Spills Over to Hebei
A controversial Beijing crackdown on unsafe rental homes that has mostly affected out-of-town workers has spread beyond its borders to a neighboring small town home to thousands of low-income migrants working in the capital. Short…
Beijing to loosen restrictions on foreign investments
Beijing will open up its service industry in accordance with the decision made by the State Council earlier this month. Shen Jinsheng, deputy director of Beijing Municipal Commission of Commerce, said during a news conference…
