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164-Million-Year-Old Plant Fossil Found in Inner Mongolia

Mar 07, 2016 09:00 PM EST

In what scientists described as a "great discovery", Chinese paleobotanists have found fossils of a plant from the mid-Jurassic period, or more than 164 million years ago, in the southeast corner of Inner Mongolia.

Zika Cases in China Climb to 12; 2 New Cases Reported in Guangdong

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Mar 07, 2016 08:30 AM EST

The number of Zika cases on the Chinese mainland climbed to 12 on Monday following the reports from Guangdong Province of the discovery of two new cases, the official Xinhua news agency has reported.

China Mourns Death of Former US First Lady Nancy Reagan

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Mar 07, 2016 08:05 AM EST

China has joined the rest of the world in expressing its condolences over the death of Nancy Reagan, former United States first lady, on Monday.

China's Forex Reserves Hit 4-Year Low in February

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Mar 07, 2016 07:50 AM EST

China's foreign exchange reserves, which are the world's largest, dwindled in February for a fourth straight month, hitting its lowest level since December 2011.

North Korea Readies Preemptive Nuclear Attacks at South Korea, US

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Mar 06, 2016 07:50 PM EST

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has issued a statement on Monday warning the United States and South Korea of a possible preemptive nuclear attacks as the two allied nations start their joint military exercises today.

China Defeats Japan in World Table Tennis Championships Final

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Mar 06, 2016 07:54 AM EST

The Chinese women's team managed to defend its title for the 20th time after thwarting off Japan's bid to steal the crown in the 2016 World Team Table Tennis Championships held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Beijing Woman Trapped in Elevator for One Month, Dies

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Mar 06, 2016 06:26 AM EST

A Chinese woman who went missing since January 30 was found dead inside an elevator that was temporarily shut down for maintenance work in a residential building in Beijing.

459 Kilos of 2,000-Year-Old Coins Discovered in China

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Mar 01, 2016 09:47 AM EST

A total of 459 kilos of copper coins believed to be 2,000 years old were unearthed by a villager in China's Shaanxi Province, sources told the official Xinhua news agency on Tuesday.

Nepali Prime Minister Plans Official Trip to China

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Mar 01, 2016 09:00 AM EST

A Nepali government spokesman has confirmed that Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli will be visiting China on an official trip by the end of March.

Chinese Businessman Among 18 Killed in Oman Accident

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Mar 01, 2016 08:31 AM EST

The Chinese Embassy in Muscat has confirmed that one Chinese national was among the 18 people killed in a road accident in Western Oman on Tuesday dawn.

China Seeks To Build 30 Nuclear Power Units Abroad

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Mar 01, 2016 07:56 AM EST

The China National Nuclear Corp (CNNC) has announced Tuesday that the Chinese government is planning to build up to 30 nuclear power units abroad by 2030.

US Fed Researcher Says China's Economic Data Reliable

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Mar 01, 2016 03:12 AM EST

A United States Federal Reserve researcher announced recently that the official gross domestic product (GDP) data released by China is reliable.

Indonesia Seeks To Lure Chinese Investors with 'China Desk'

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Mar 01, 2016 02:56 AM EST

In an effort to further entice more Chinese investors to invest in Indonesia, the Indonesian government recently announced that it will soon set up a "China Desk" that will be manned by Chinese-speaking staff.

Citigroup Sells China Guangfa Bank Stake

Citi Sells Stake in China Guangfa Bank for US$3bn

Marcel Woo |

Mar 01, 2016 02:41 AM EST

Citigroup, an American multinational investment banking and financial services corporation, has sold its 20 percent stake in China Guangfa Bank for US$3 billion, joining a list of western banks that have pulled out from investments in China's banking sector.

China's Building Collapse Kills 6

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Feb 28, 2016 08:24 AM EST

The number of people confirmed dead following the collapse of a residential building in Jiangxi Province has reached six while eight others survived, authorities said on Sunday.