Beijing has continued to argue that online news and social media services need to “serve the direction of socialism and correctly guide public opinion.” Digital rights groups have warned of growing censorship in China, with…
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Canada, China hold summit aimed at increasing tourism
A day after Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard wrapped up a cultural and economic mission to China, representatives from that country announced steps to promote the province as a tourist destination in their home country. According…
China’s Weibo social media site suspends portals after reprimand
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Sina Weibo (WB.O … taking on “vulgar” and pornographic content as well as the unauthorized dissemination of news. “Content of wrong public opinion orientation, obscenity and ethnic discrimination continued to spread…
Beijing Guoan dismiss Nainggolan links
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan is linked with a move, but Beijing Guoan insist they are not interested. Beijing Guoan have no interest in Radja Nainggolan, the Chinese Super League (CSL) club said amid reports they…
This is how Beijing plans to fight air pollution in 2018
NEW DELHI: Beijing has chalked out an elaborate plan, including a budget of $3 billion, to fight air pollution in the city, according to the official Xinhua news agency. The money, which is $93 million…
Japan calls on China to up North Korea cooperation
Beijing: Japan’s foreign minister called on China to increase cooperation on curbing North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme on Sunday during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing. The meeting between Japan’s Taro Kono and…
Beijing to shut 1,000 manufacturing firms by 2020 – Xinhua
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing will shut 1,000 manufacturing companies by 2020 under a years-long plan to restructure its economy, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday, citing a city official. The closures are part…
Japan foreign minister hopes for improved ties with China
(AP Photo/Andy Wong, Pool) The official Xinhua News Agency quoted Yang as saying the sides should “set aside interferences, consolidate and expand beneficial factors and further the continued development and improvement of China-Japan relations.” (…
China’s air force enlists courier companies for military’s drone front
China’s biggest private courier company has been drafted by the Chinese military to help deliver on unmanned emergency missions. State-run Xinhua news agency reported on the weekend that SF Express drones took part in People’s…
China declares intention to improve ties with Japan
BEIJING (Reuters) – China hopes to work with Japan to establish more cordial relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Japanese counterpart on Sunday, aiming to move on from a series of disputes, some…
Couillard touts contracts as China visit wraps up
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said he believes the province’s improved relationship with China is proof that his party is Quebecers’ best bet at the ballot box. Wrapping up a trade and cultural mission to China,…
What does China’s new Arctic policy mean for Canada?
On Friday, China released a white paper describing its Arctic policy in a rare public move. The policy outlines plans to develop shipping routes, expand its research programs, pursue environmental protection and develop resources across…
In Beijing, a Forbidden City of secret eats
The problem is obvious: Beijing is full of delicious food, representing thousands of years of culinary history. Beijing is also an immense city of some 21 million people, and most visitors are not up to…
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