Construction will begin in March on an intercity railway linking Beijing and Xiongan New Area in neighboring Hebei province, with the new line expected to be completed in February 2020, according to a report on…
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China eyes black swans, gray rhinos as growth is seen slowing in 2018
China’s economy grew 6.9 per cent in 2017, the first annual acceleration since 2010. That pace easily beat the government’s 2017 target of around 6.5 per cent, welcome news for policymakers looking to curb financial…
Cardinal critic reveals drama in Vatican’s overture to China
The news agency, which follows the Catholic Church closely in China, reported earlier this month that a Vatican delegation was in Beijing in December to negotiate Zhuang’s retirement and Huang’s nomination in Shantou. In addition,…
China dismisses ‘absurd’ African Union HQ spying claim
China has dismissed reports it bugged the African Union (AU) headquarters as “preposterous”. Kuang Weilin, the Chinese ambassador to the AU, told reporters in Ethiopia the “absurd” claim in France’s Le Monde was “very difficult…
Vatican Asks 2 Bishops in China to Cede Posts to Beijing’s Picks
BEIJING — In a move that has upset many in the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican asked two “underground” bishops in China to surrender their positions to individuals approved by the country’s authoritarian government, including…
No boundaries: Elephant wanders across Laos-China border
A wild Asian Elephant was captured by surveillance cameras crossing a border checkpoint from China into Laos – and then returning across the border into China a couple hours later. ( read original story …)
Beijing city to take clean fuel drive to another 450 villages
** The municipal government of Beijing will advance its anti-smog campaign this year to provide 450 villages with clean fuel for heating, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. **The Chinese capital has so…
China cracks down on social media giant Weibo to maintain ‘social stability’
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…
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…
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