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11/22/2024 12:47:59 pm

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China-US Military Agreement

United States and China Sign Military Agreement for Peaceful Dialogues and Cooperation

The United States and China on June 12 inked a military agreement in Washington that will help its armies conduct peaceful dialogues and cooperation with each other.

Honkong bomb suspects

Hong Kong Authorities Nab 10 Suspected Bombers Ahead of Vote on Controversial Electoral Proposal

Nine bomb-making suspects have been apprehended in a raid on Sunday, June 14 at the Sai Kung district. Hong Kong police are currently keeping security tight in the island as legislators will decide in a matter of days on whether or not to approve a pro-Beijing electoral proposal, according to Yahoo.

Eastern Star Towed

Chinese Authorities Announce Capsized Eastern Star Final Death Toll is 442, 12 Survivors

Chinese authorities announced on Saturday that they have recovered up to 442 bodies from the capsized Eastern Star passenger ship. There were only 12 survivors, and not 14 as previously reported.

Jack Ma

Alibaba Prepares to Roll Out Video Streaming Service to Rival Netflix and Chinese Competitors

E-commerce giant Alibaba will be rolling out its own online video streaming service to compete with similar Chinese sites, the company announced on Sunday. The Netflix-like service is expected to be available in China in two months.

Chinese Graduates

China Outnumbers Japan in Top 100 Asian Schools List

A Times Top University survey revealed that China now has more top universities in its top 100 than Japan.

China Pollution

Chinese Cabinet Proposes Higher Tax Rate for Companies Responsible for Pollution

The Chinese government is drafting a national law that will impose higher taxes on business establishments that contribute the most amount of pollution in the country.

Aung San Suu Kyi Visits China

Aung San Suu Kyi Visits China – an Act of Defiance to Myanmar's Government

The most recognizable opposition leader in Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing. Her visit to China in the face of the recent tensions between both countries is seen as an act of defiance to Myanmar's leadership.

Fox Hunt

China’s ‘Fox Hunt 2015’ Operation Sees 214 Suspects Apprehended and Repatriated from Abroad

Chinese authorities launched "Fox Hunt 2015" for the purpose of bringing back suspects who have fled the country. The one-month operation has since resulted in the capture and return of 214 people back to China, according to local sources.

nyse

Mindray – Another Chinese Corporation is Planning to Delist From the New York Stock Exchange

Another Chinese company is considering leaving the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and go back to being a privately-owned enterprise.

Li Keqiang

Prime Minister Li Expresses Confidence in China's Economic Growth

Prime Minister Li Keqiang strongly believes that China can sustain its annual economic growth rate at seven percent if the government will take the necessary measures.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Chinese President Xi Jinping Invites Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Despite Foreign Ministry’s Objection

Chinese President Xi has reportedly invited Myanmar's opposition leader to visit China despite objections from his own Foreign Ministry.

Fan Changlong

Chinese Military Delegation to Visit U.S. Despite Tensions in Pacific and Cyber Attack Allegations

A Chinese military delegation headed by the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Fan Changlong is scheduled to arrive in the United States this week for a meeting with the American Defense Secretary as well as a tour of the Pentagon and other military installations.

Chinese Internet Users

Chinese Authorities to Ban Certain ‘Bad Words’ from the Internet

Chinese authorities want to cleanse the internet of "bad words," starting from the country's top internet firms.

JackMa

Jack Ma Heads to U.S. to Encourage American Vendors to Sell on Alibaba

Alibaba Head Jack Ma is scheduled to visit key cities in the U.S. to encourage its businesses to sell its wares to the Chinese market through his online company.

China Import Export

China Economy Update: May Import Drops, Export Declines

Chinese imports for the month of May dropped to its lowest level in three months while export continues to decline for the third straight month.

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