BEIJING (Reuters) – China is consolidating film, news and publishing regulation under the powerful Communist Party publicity department, strengthening Beijing’s grip over content as the country looks to bolster its “soft power” domestically and overseas.…
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A Beijing Bookstore Where George Washington Is on the Shelves
BEIJING — After the brutal suppression of China’s 1989 democracy movement, Liu Suli, a student leader who had narrowly escaped being gunned down near Tiananmen Square, recalled a boyhood dream as he brooded in his…
China’s premier appeals to U.S. to ‘act rationally’ over trade
“No one will emerge a winner from a trade war,” said Li, the No. 2 Chinese leader, at an annual news conference held during the meeting of China’s ceremonial legislature. Li made no mention of…
How China may hit back at the U.S. if Trump imposes his $60-billion tariff package
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is preparing to impose a package of US$60 billion in annual tariffs against Chinese products following through on a long-time threat that he says will punish China for intellectual property…
China steel association emboldened as U.S. antitrust probe dropped
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s steel industry will resolutely respond to any trade action taken by United States, the China Iron & Steel Association (CISA) said on Tuesday as it hailed a climbdown by Washington in…
China’s premier hopes trade war can be averted, pledges more open economy
“I hope both China and the U.S. will act rationally, and not be led by emotions, and avoid a trade war,” Li told reporters in a televised news conference at the Great Hall of the…
China’s premier appeals to US to ‘act rationally’ over trade
“No one will emerge a winner from a trade war,” said Li, the No. 2 Chinese leader, at a news conference held during the meeting of China’s ceremonial legislature. Li made no mention of a…
China’s premier promises ‘wider opening’ of economy
BEIJING — Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday promised China “will open even wider” to imports and investment … at a nationally televised news conference Tuesday held during the annual meeting of the national legislature. He…
China’s Xi strikes nationalistic tone in parliament address
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a strongly nationalistic tone in his closing address Tuesday to the annual session of the ceremonial parliament, saying China would never allow “one inch” of territory to be…
Beijing’s ban on gatherings of foreigners in restaurants raises eyebrows, and questions
The pride of foreigners living in Beijing has been injured by the prejudiced policy of restricting foreign entry to certain bars and eateries for the duration of the National People’s Congress in Beijing. The question…
Beijing Shortens Business License Application from 22 Days to 5 Days
The Beijing Municipal Administration will shorten the application process of business licensing documents. Listen to this BEIJING, NNC – Beijing Municipal Government will shorten the process of application for business licensing documents to create a…
Beijing has the most young early birds
More than 60 percent of people born in 1990s do not get enough sleep, with those living in Beijing among those waking up earliest, a survey shows. Chinese Medical Doctor Association’s sleep medicine specialized committee…
China elects new economic team as President Xi kicks off second term
With Yi’s background and his reputation of being pro-reform, his nomination would be good news for foreign investors, Xie also said. Zhou, 70, who is China’s longest-running central bank head, having taken the job in…
