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China, Australia Remove Air Passenger Restriction

Dec 05, 2016 01:12 AM EST

China and Australia have agreed on Sunday to remove the restrictions imposed on the number of passengers flown between the two countries. The agreement is designed to increase the tourism as well as trade in the region.

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev Meets With Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

Russia Plans to Deliver Goods from China via Azerbaijan: Report

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 04, 2016 10:25 PM EST

Russia is considering of delivering goods from China through Azerbaijan, Rashid Ismailov, Russian Federation's deputy minister of telecom and mass communication, told Trend.

Coal Mine Accident in Northern China Claims 32 Lives: Report

Girish Shetti |

Dec 04, 2016 11:29 AM EST

A coal mine explosion in the autonomous region of the Inner Mongolia region in northern China has left 32 workers dead on Sunday, Chinese state media Xinhua reported, in a yet another grim reminder of the country's poor record in industrial safety.

China Says It Disapproves Yemen’s New Government Led by Houthi Rebel Group

Girish Shetti |

Dec 04, 2016 09:25 AM EST

China on Friday said that it disapproves of formation of new government in Yemen by the Houthi 's rebel group. The disapproval in a way reaffirms Beijing's support to the exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who is been backed by the Saudi royal family.

President Xi Downsizes Military, Focuses on Tech-Based Means of Warfare

President Xi Downsizes Military, Focuses on Tech-Based Warfare

Desiree Sison |

Dec 04, 2016 07:54 AM EST

Citing the importance of technology rather than relying solely on sheer force of numbers, President Xi Jinping on Saturday announced a further reduction to China's 2.3 million-strong military and pushed for improvement to its combat readiness and capabilities.

Trump Shows Anti-Communist Streak by Talking to Taiwan’s President, who China Hates

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Dec 03, 2016 04:59 PM EST

The U.S. is legally bound by treaties to defend Taiwan in the event of war with China.

The prices surged earlier this year after Chinese government’s announcement to curtail coal production by reducing operating days.

China to Change Policies for Stabilizing Coal Prices

S. Rina |

Dec 03, 2016 07:23 AM EST

Thermal coal saw wild swings in its prices this year. The prices surged earlier this year after Chinese government's announcement to curtail coal production by reducing operating days. The price level for Australian coal touched $100 a ton, the highest price in past four and a half years.

Air Pollution Claimed 1.6M Lives in India and China in 2015: Greenpeace

Girish Shetti |

Dec 03, 2016 07:05 AM EST

Air pollution caused nearly 1.6 million deaths in India and China in 2015, according to the latest report by leading environmental NGO Greenpeace, which cited overwhelming use of coal in both countries as the main reason.

China's official manufacturing purchasing managers' index for November touched the 51.7 mark, up from the 51.2 figure in October.

China Shows Strong Manufacturing Activity in November

S. Rina |

Dec 03, 2016 06:24 AM EST

China followed the global trend and recorded robust manufacturing activity in the month of November. The country showed better than expected performance as the manufacturing sector grew at the fastest pace in more than two years.

The Chinese People's Political And Consultative Conference - Opening Ceremony

Communist Party's Discplinary Body Rebukes Corrupt Officials

Steve M.C. |

Dec 03, 2016 06:15 AM EST

Corrupt officials have been forewarned that their days are numbered. Wang Qishan, China's top graft buster, has made it clear that the enemy in the fight against corruption is none other than us, the Chinese people.

China’s top court on Friday acquitted a convicted man 21 years after his execution, citing that the evidences against the accuse are insufficient.

Nie Shubin Case: China’s Top Court Posthumously Acquits Man 21 Years after Execution

Girish Shetti |

Dec 02, 2016 08:24 AM EST

In an apparently major miscarriage of justice, China's top court on Friday exonerated a convicted man 21 years after his execution, citing that the "evidences are insufficient."

UNICEF reports that mostly youth aged between 15 and 24 had tested positive for HIV/AIDS.

World AIDS Day: China Pledges to Increase Efforts to Combat HIV/AIDS

Steve M.C. |

Dec 02, 2016 08:07 AM EST

The Chinese government is looking to up its game in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The governing body of the second world power seeks to create new prevention mechanism as well as invest further in research and possibly find a cure for the virus during according to a report released on the World AIDS day held on Wednesday.

Carlyle-Citic in Advanced Talks to Acquire McDonald's China Assets: Report

Girish Shetti |

Dec 02, 2016 06:36 AM EST

A joint consortium led by American private-equity firm Carlyle Group and state owned Chinese investment company Citic Group Corp are reportedly nearing a deal to acquire McDonald's Corp's assets in China and Hong Kong for $3 billion.

Results of Japan and China’s First Bilateral Security Talk for 2016

China, Japan Hold First Bilateral Security Talks since March 2015

Theena Ocay |

Dec 02, 2016 01:38 AM EST

Japan and China's foreign and defense officials finally held their first bilateral security talks on Monday in Beijing since March 2015.

China, Pakistan Launch Direct Rail and Sea Freight Service to Enhance Economic Cooperation

Girish Shetti |

Dec 02, 2016 01:00 AM EST

China and Pakistan opened a new chapter in their diplomatic relationship on Thursday by launching a direct rail and sea freight service between them. The service was unveiled with first cargo train departing from China's southwest Yunnan province for Pakistan's Karachi city.