Beijing: The closure of Beijing’s last big coal-fired power station, which had dominated the skyline of the city’s outskirts for 18 years, has been welcomed by environmental groups, who hope China will maintain momentum on…
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South Korean pop culture takes a hit in missile spat with China
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The once-cordial ties between South Korea and its biggest trading partner have soured due to the perception that China has targeted businesses, sports teams and culture to protest deployment of…
In Beijing, Two Wheels Are Only a Smartphone Away
BEIJING — Stepping off a stylish, compact, orange-and-silver bicycle on the sidewalk outside her Beijing office, Cao Dachui kicked down its metal stand and locked the back wheel. Her half mile ride from a nearby…
In China debut, Tillerson appears to hand Beijing a diplomatic victory
BEIJING — While his boss was goading China over Twitter, new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has been trying to build a constructive and “results-oriented” relationship with the leadership in Beijing. And though his warnings…
Trump 'looks forward to visiting China' – Tillerson
The meeting came as North Korea’s military tested a new high-thrust engine, according to reports from Pyongyang’s state news agency. Washington wants China, the North’s main trading partner, to use its influence to curb the…
China to US: Be 'cool-headed' on North Korea
However, on Saturday Tillerson didn’t rule out negotations altogether: He said he would work with China to “bring North Korea to a different place where we are hopeful we can begin a dialogue.” RELATED: Tillerson…
China accused by Taiwan of stepping up spy operations
China is accused of increasing its secret operations in Taiwan … nation’s biggest enemy gives one cold shivers,” read an editorial in the English-language Taiwan News. Annette Lu said the bodyguard was one of about…
In Beijing, Tillerson urges China-U.S. cooperation on North Korea
BEIJING — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Saturday pushed for closer China-U.S. cooperation on dealing with North Korea’s nuclear program in his first face-to-face talks with top Chinese diplomats. Tillerson’s visit to Beijing…
Beijing Government Raises Downpayment Requirement for Second Homes in the City
BEIJING — The Beijing municipal government said on Friday it has raised the downpayment requirement for second home purchases in the city to at least 60 percent. The new rule goes into effect from March…
China planning to build 1st structure on disputed shoal in South China Sea
BEIJING – China plans to build the first permanent structure on a South China Sea shoal at the heart of a territorial dispute with the Philippines, in a move likely to renew concerns over Beijing’s…
Beijing steps up battle against property market as prices start to rebound
BEIJING The Beijing municipal government announced new steps to rein in its booming housing market on Friday, raising the down payment requirement for second home purchases in the city to at least 60 percent from…
China’s Crude Oil Production Falls 8% Year Over Year
China’s crude oil production dropped by 8 percent annually … Crude oil imports, on the other hand, rose by 12.5 percent to 65.8 million tons, Xinhua news agency reports, quoting NBS figures. Despite the higher…
China plans station on disputed South China Sea shoal
BEIJING — A local Chinese government says it plans to build an environmental monitoring station on a tiny uninhabited South China Sea shoal at the heart of a territorial dispute with the Philippines. The top…
