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China stocks rise as govt calms regulation worries; HK shrugs off cyber fears
Such market-friendly language helped offset economic concerns triggered by news that China’s factory output and fixed asset investment growth cooled more than expected in April. Most sectors rose on Monday, but the property sector continued…
Putin performs unexpected piano recital in Beijing
(CNN)Vladimir Putin, Russia’s leading Renaissance man, has just shown off yet another hidden talent: He’s a trained pianist. The controversial Russian president was at a Chinese state guesthouse in Beijing on Sunday, waiting for a…
China invests $124bn in Belt and Road global trade project
China’s President Xi Jinping has pledged $124bn (£96bn) for the scheme, known as the Belt and Road initiative. “Trade is the important engine of economic development,” Mr Xi said at a summit of world leaders…
The Latest: China opposes latest N. Korean missile test
China’s foreign ministry has expressed opposition to North Korea’s test-launch of a ballistic missile and called on all sides to exercise restraint. A Mnistry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying, said in a statement Sunday faxed to The…
Manila, Beijing to open South China Sea talks next week: envoy
The Philippines and China will open bilateral talks on their dispute over the South China Sea next week, Manila’s ambassador to Beijing said on Saturday. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sought to deepen relations with…
India cool on Beijing summit as “Silk Road” stirs unease
NEW DELHI India is likely to be represented by local embassy staff or academics this weekend at a major gathering of leaders and ministers on China’s “Silk Road” initiative, reflecting deep unease in New Delhi…
Beijing hit by strong winds after sandstorm takes pollution levels off the charts
Beijing: The worst sandstorm to hit China’s capital in two years on Thursday was swept away by winds that proved fatal on Friday morning, sending walls and trees toppling onto major Beijing roads. On social…
China's Xi calls for greater counter-terrorism cooperation with Turkey
Beijing says some Uighurs then end up fighting with Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria. Meeting on the sidelines of a summit about China’s new Silk Road plan, Xi told Erdogan that developing strategic cooperation…
Kazakh culture on display at Beijing subway station
BEIJING. KAZINFORM – Xinhua News Agency found a great way to introduce Beijing Subway passengers to culture and nature of countries of the One Belt, One Road initiative, including Kazakhstan, Kazinform correspondent reports from China.…
Beijing's Pollution Is Currently Off the Charts Because a Huge Sandstorm Has Made the Smog Even Worse
Masks were donned, and air purifiers cranked up to max, as Beijing’s chronic air pollution returned Thursday, shrouding the city’s skyline in a thick pall, and sending residents scurrying for cover as airborne particle ratings…
Beijing says forum not exclusive after US remarks against N. Korea
BEIJING: China welcomes all countries to participate in the forum on China’s new Silk Road plan, the Foreign Ministry said, after the United States warned China that North Korea’s attendance could affect other countries’ participation.…
Beijing-KL relationship at its best ever, says Xi Jinping
Both sides hail new Silk Road, agree to boost ties in infrastructure, e-commerce, training BEIJING • Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak described China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative – its new Silk Road -…
