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China is now Germany's biggest trade partner for 2016.

China Overtakes US as Germany's Biggest Trading Partner: Report

Jan 29, 2017 10:41 PM EST

China is now the top trading market of Germany for 2016, overtaking the United States, which slid down to the third spot for the first time, according to local media on Sunday citing the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). France maintained its second place in Germany's biggest trading partner for 2016.

Beijing Recyclers Struggle As Global Economic Slowdown Worsens

China Poised to Recycle 350 Millions Tons of Waste Resources

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Jan 29, 2017 09:20 PM EST

China is anticipated to recycle an estimated 350 million tons of waste resources including nonferrous metals, paper, plastic, and steel every year by 2020, according to an official guideline issued by the ministries of industry and information technology, commerce, and science and technology.

China commissioned its guided missile destroyer Type 052D on Sunday.

China Commissions First Guided Missile Destroyer Type 052D for North Sea Fleet

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Jan 24, 2017 07:54 AM EST

The People's Liberation Army Navy of China (PLAN) commissioned its fifth Luyang III-class (Type 052D) destroyer, dubbed the Chinese Aegies, on Sunday, according to the Chinese Ministry of Defense.

A city in central China simultaneously demolished 19 buildings in just 10 seconds.

19 Buildings Demolished in 10 Seconds in China [VIDEO]

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Jan 24, 2017 05:49 AM EST

At least 19 high-rise buildings were demolished in just 10 seconds in a controlled explosion in China's Wuhan City on Saturday.

China plans to launch its Chang'e-5 in November.

China Plans to Launch Chang'e-5 in November

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Jan 23, 2017 08:36 AM EST

China is poised to launch its latest lunar probe, the Chang'e-5, in November, according to People's Daily newspaper citing the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation on Monday.

China and Philippines have agreed to create 30 projects worth $3.7 billion to fight poverty.

China Offers $3.7B for Anti-Poverty Projects in the Philippines

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Jan 23, 2017 07:44 AM EST

China will be working with the Philippines on 30 projects worth $3.7 billion that aim to alleviate poverty, the two countries announced following a meeting in Beijing on Monday.

China Warns Netizens over Fake Nestle, Knorr Products

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Jan 19, 2017 08:41 AM EST

Chinese food authorities warned netizens against consuming potentially hazardous products disguised under famous brands such as Nestle and Knorr.

Canada safely returned three smuggled cultural artifacts from China.

Canada Returns Smuggled Cultural Artifacts to China

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Jan 19, 2017 06:45 AM EST

The Ministry of Canadian Heritage has returned the illegally exported valuable cultural properties to China in an official ceremony held in Ottawa on Wednesday.

China's Stealth Drone 'Sharp Sword' Could Carry over 4,000 Pounds of Bombs

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Jan 19, 2017 06:02 AM EST

China unveiled its stealthy attack drone dubbed as 'Sharp Sword' UAV that boasts of a capability of dropping over 4,000 pounds of bombs.

Volkswagen to Release 8 New Energy Vehicles in China: Report

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Jan 16, 2017 09:05 AM EST

German automaker Volkswagen is slated to launch eight New Energy Vehicles, including electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid units, and hydrogen cars, in China, Forbes reported citing a leaked product presentation slide.

Beijing Researchers Study Relationship of Smog, Lung Cancer

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Jan 16, 2017 04:13 AM EST

The Beijing Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning (BMCHFP) has conducted a study to determine the potential relationship of smog and lung cancer, according to the Beijing News on Sunday.

Turkish Airlines Cargo Plane Crashes into Kyrgyzstan Village, Kills Over 30

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Jan 16, 2017 12:54 AM EST

At least 32 people have been reported dead after a Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashed in Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport on Monday, officials said. Most of the victims are residents of the village of Dacha-Suu, Sokuluk District.

Toyota to Call Back over 15,000 Lexus Units in China

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Jan 15, 2017 10:22 PM EST

Japanese car maker Toyota will call back 15,865 imported Lexus vehicles in China because of defective airbags, the Chinese General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine announced (ASDIQ).

China Backs IOC Stripping Weightlifters of 2008 Olympic Titles

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Jan 14, 2017 09:13 AM EST

The Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) said on Friday that it supports the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to strip off the titles of three Chinese weightlifters from the 2008 Beijing Games for testing positive on a doping retest.

Seagate to Close China Factory, to Cut Over 2,000 Jobs

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Jan 14, 2017 08:08 AM EST

US hard disk drive maker Seagate Technology is axing 2,000 people from its workforce as it closes down its Suzhuo factory in eastern China because of "sluggish market demand," the company revealed on Friday.