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Top Indian Official To Visit China To Discuss Border Dispute

Top Indian Official Set to Visit China to Discuss Border Dispute

Jan 01, 2016 06:43 AM EST

A top Indian official is set to visit China next week to discuss with his Chinese counterpart the festering border dispute that has become a source of repeated standoffs between the two countries.

President Xi Delivers New Year Message; Outlines Goals for 2016

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Jan 01, 2016 05:05 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year message on Friday, outlining his vision for 2016 which included a blueprint for development in the next five years and a significant package to lift tens of millions of people out of poverty.

Another Chinese executive is being investigated for corruption as Beijing steps up its crackdown.

Another Chinese Businessman is Being Investigated for Corruption

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Dec 28, 2015 06:11 AM EST

More Chinese executives are being investigated for corruption at the height of Beijing's anti-corruption drive. The head of one of China's largest state-owned mobile company, China Telecom, is the latest to be taken into detention.

Japan Confirms Four of its Nationals are in China's Custody For Alleged Spying

Japan Confirms 4 of its Nationals are in China's Custody for Alleged Spying

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Dec 26, 2015 07:20 AM EST

Japan has confirmed that Chinese authorities have arrested a third Japanese man and detained another on suspicion of spying.

China Ready to Promote Peace Talks Between Syrian Government and the Opposition

China Ready to Promote Peace Talks Between Syrian Government and Opposition

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Dec 25, 2015 06:37 AM EST

China welcomed the arrival of Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem to Beijing on Thursday after the country offerred to help initiate peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition.

Western Embassies Issues Security Warning in Beijing

Western Embassies in Beijing Issue Warnings About Possible Threats to Their Nationals During Holidays

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Dec 25, 2015 06:23 AM EST

Western embassies in Beijing issued warnings to their respective citizens on Thursday about possible security threats during the holiday period, prompting Beijing authorities to step up security in the Chinese capital.

Zimbabwe to Adopt China's Yuan as its Legal Tender

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Dec 24, 2015 12:40 PM EST

In return for China's cancellation of its $40 million debt, Zimbabwe has announced that it is planning to adopt China's legal currency, the yuan, as its legal tender. But it will only be used in trade between the two countries.

China Warns Public Officials Against Wasting Country's Coffers

China Warns Public Officials Against Wasting the Country's Coffers on New Year

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Dec 24, 2015 02:20 AM EST

China, in a circular, warned public officials against wasting the country's coffers on lavish celebrations in the upcoming New Year and Spring Festival.

China's First Counter-terrorism Law to be Passed This Month; Law Restricts Media Coverage

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Dec 22, 2015 06:22 AM EST

Chinese legislators on Monday started reviewing drafts of the country's first counter-terrorism law, which officials said could be passed before the month ends.

China's Most Wanted Financial Fugitives Living Freely in US and Canada

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Dec 22, 2015 05:51 AM EST

China is finding it hard to arrest economic fugitives who have fled to Canada and the U.S. due to the absence of extradition treaties with both countries.

China Appoints First Counterterrorism Czar

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Dec 21, 2015 06:03 AM EST

China has appointed Liu Yuejin as the country's first counterterrorism chief following the recent Paris terror attacks that killed 130 people and injured hundreds of others.

China to US : Respect Our Affairs

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Dec 21, 2015 05:26 AM EST

China has called on the United States to respect its affairs and not meddle in issues concerning the country, such as the current situation in the South China Sea.

China, Vietnam Launch Joint Inspection of South China Sea Waters

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Dec 20, 2015 07:04 AM EST

China and Vietnam have launched a joint inspection of a section of the waters of South China Sea to determine the demarcation line at the Beibu Gulf that is rich in maritime resources

Luxury Brands Target Rich Chinese Students in the US

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Dec 20, 2015 04:10 AM EST

Various luxury brands have found a way to up their sales by selling their wares to rich Chinese students studying in the United States

China Shows Military Might By Conducting War Games Within Disputed South China Sea

China Shows Military Might in War Games Within Disputed South China Sea

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Dec 18, 2015 06:20 AM EST

Showing its military might, this week China carried out a series of military war games within the disputed South China Sea. During the drill, the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Force assets simulated attacks on enemy targets.