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African Nations Thank China for Efforts in Post-Ebola Era

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 04, 2016 02:47 PM EST

During the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014, China lent a helping hand in fighting the virus. Now that the epidemic has been defeated, China is still coordinating with Africa to realize development as well as to lessen poverty problems. read more

10th Most Wanted Economic Fugitive Repatriated to China

Desiree Sison   | Jan 02, 2016 07:04 AM EST

One of China's most wanted economic fugitives has been successfully repatriated from the west African Republic of Guinea on Friday after meticulous planning by law enforcement agencies in the two countries. read more

China Extends Assistance to Flood-Hit Argentina Regions

Mars Woo   | Jan 02, 2016 03:04 AM EST

China has extended assistance to the victims of the massive flooding that hit the coastal regions of Argentina and some parts of South America, the official Xinhua news agency has reported. read more

North East China Rocked by 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake

Mars Woo   | Jan 02, 2016 02:36 AM EST

Residents of Linkou County in Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province were roused from their sleep when a 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked northeast China past midnight on Saturday. read more

Top Indian Official Set to Visit China to Discuss Border Dispute

Desiree Sison   | 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. read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping Proposed to be Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

JB Cach   | Jan 01, 2016 05:32 AM EST

A campaign to nominate Chinese president Xi Jinping, along with Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou, for the Nobel Peace Prize this year has began. read more

Chinese Commander Demoted Over Binge-Drinking Death

Michael A. Katz   | Dec 31, 2015 01:32 PM EST

A Chinese military commander has been demoted after binge drinking with two former subordinates, one of whom died as a result. read more

New Zealand Bus Accident Injures Chinese Tourists

Mars Woo   | Dec 31, 2015 04:29 AM EST

Three Chinese tourists were critically injured while a dozen others were hurt when the bus they were riding in collided with a car on a major tourist route in South Island, New Zealand on Thursday, the official Xinhua news agency reported. read more

Toronto-Bound Flight From Shanghai Rerouted Due to Severe Turbulence

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 01, 2016 04:47 AM EST

Officials have confirmed reports that an aircraft headed for Canada from Shanghai was forced to make an emergency landing after severe turbulence injured 21 passengers, as well as three children. read more

PLA Downsizing Paves Way for China's Massive Military Modernization Program

Carlos Castillo   | Dec 30, 2015 10:13 PM EST

Far from weakening the country's military cornerstone, the downsizing of China's standing army signals a massive, well-planned effort to modernize the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and bring about a sweeping change in the Chinese military's defensive outlook. read more

US Scholar Defends China's Moves in South China Sea

Mars Woo   | Dec 30, 2015 12:16 PM EST

While the government of the United States has been criticizing China's moves in the South China Sea, a US scholar defended China, saying the country's claims in the South China Sea actually make sense, the official Xinhua news agency has reported. read more

China Will Shape World's Economy in 2016 - Experts

Carlos Castillo   | Dec 28, 2015 09:31 PM EST

"Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still," goes an old Chinese proverb, and China's economy appears to be holding true to the adage as experts say it will, despite slower growth, continue to be a deciding factor in shaping fiscal policy and the movement of capital throughout the world in 2016. read more

Belarus Supports China's Anti-Terrorism Law

Alexis Villarias   | Dec 28, 2015 03:22 PM EST

China's move to implement an anti-terrorism law received support from Belarus on Sunday. The Eastern European country voiced support for China's international effort to combat terrorism. read more

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