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China Says 'Impossible' for Hong Kong to Become a Sovereign State
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 18, 2016 07:45 AM EDT |
"It's impossible. How could Hong Kong be independent?" said Qiao Xiaoyang, head of China's parliamentary law committee, in an interview with Beijing reporters.
China, US Collaborate to Halt Smuggling of Nuclear Materials Globally
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 18, 2016 07:17 AM EDT |
China and the United States will meet later this month at the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington to further deepen their nuclear security cooperation in halting global nuclear smuggling.
Hong Kong Grapples With 22 Suicides Among Young Students Since Start of School Year in September
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 15, 2016 07:22 AM EDT |
Hong Kong education officials as well as health and youth experts are in a quandary over how to stop the rising incidence of youth suicides in the city. Since the academic year started in September 2015, up to 22 young students have taken their own lives in Hong Kong.
US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Blasts China, Admits Wearing China-Made Suits and Ties
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 14, 2016 09:55 AM EDT |
US Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump continues to blame China for allegedly robbing Americans of jobs. Trump, however, admitted that most of his clothing such as shirts and ties are China-made.
US-China Relations Threatened by Extradition Issues
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 14, 2016 06:15 AM EDT |
The relationship between the US and China is being threatened by extradition issues with Beijing vowing to halt judicial cooperation with Washington if the latter does not hand over one of its most wanted financial fugitives, who has been living openly in America.
Philippines to File Diplomatic Protest Against China Over Plans of Commencing Civilian Flights in the South China Sea
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 13, 2016 10:14 AM EDT |
The Philippines on Saturday said it is preparing to file a diplomatic protest against China following the latter's announcement that it will soon launch civilian flights to and from the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea.
China Urges UN Officials, Diplomats to Boycott Dalai Lama's Geneva Talk
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 11, 2016 08:08 AM EST |
China has written letters to diplomats and the United Nations, reiterating Beijing opposition to a scheduled talk by the Dalai Lama in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday, due to his "separatist activities."
China Calls for Restraint Among Parties Involved in Korean Peninsula Crisis
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 11, 2016 06:05 AM EST |
China has stepped in to urge all parties to remain calm and cease 'provocative actions' to prevent the escalation of tension in the Korean Peninsula after North Korea's fired short-range missiles on Thursday directed at South Korea.
China, South Korea Intensify UN Sanctions Against North Korea
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 10, 2016 06:07 AM EST |
China and South Korea have intensified their efforts to enforce the sanctions against North Korea with the mainland recently barring a North Korean freighter from one of its ports and Seoul stepping up its crackdown on individuals and business entities believed to have contributed to Pyongyang's development of its nuclear programme.
China-Made Sinotrucks Being Used by North Korea for new Rocket Launcher
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 09, 2016 07:10 AM EST |
Photographs released by the North Korean state media shows that the isolated state is using China-made trucks for a new mobile rocket artillery system, which was on display last week, underscoring the difficulty in implementing the UN-backed sanctions against Pyongyang.
US General Urges Other Nations to Exercise the Right to Fly and Sail in South China Sea Despite China's Protests
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 09, 2016 06:48 AM EST |
A top US General has urged other countries to exercise their right to fly over and sail in the disputed South China Sea, or stand to lose these rights in the region altogether.
Beijing Throws Support Behind Improving Relations With Taiwan
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 08, 2016 10:40 AM EST |
Beijing's top legislature sent out a clear and positive message during its annual session last Saturday saying the Chinese mainland is determined to develop its relations with Taiwan.
China Blasts US Pacific Command Chief Harry Harris for Verbal Attacks Against Beijing
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 08, 2016 09:38 AM EST |
China has accused US Pacific Command Commander Harry Harris of "China-bashing" and "making waves in the South China Sea" following his recent comments criticizing Beijing for deploying weaponry to the South China Sea.
China's Legislative Body is World's Wealthiest Parliament
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 07, 2016 09:19 AM EST |
China's parliament - the National People's Congress,(NPC) - kicked off its annual sessions on Saturday with a long list of billionaire-delegates attending what observers said is the largest political delegation in the country.
Beijing Punishes 300,000 Government Officials for Corruption
| Desiree Sison | | Mar 07, 2016 08:25 AM EST |
Around 300,000 government officials were punished last year for graft and corruption by Beijing, China's ruling Communist Party said.
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