Politics
China warns of damage from Obama-Dalai meet
BEIJING — China on Friday urged the United States to call off a meeting between President Barack Obama and exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to prevent further damage to already strained ties.
China names new Tibet governor
BEIJING — China on Friday named as its new Tibet governor a military veteran who vowed to ensure stability in the Himalayan region, two years after massive unrest prompted a huge security crackdown.
China Finds Huge Fraud by Officials
SHANGHAI — Chinese officials misused or embezzled about $35 billion in government money in the first 11 months of the year, according to a national audit released this week.
Activists rally for 'martyr' held in North Korea
SEOUL — About 60 activists staged a rally on Wednesday in a show of support for a US Christian missionary detained after he crossed into North Korea on a one-man human rights crusade.
Taiwan, China end talks with three deals
Taiwan and China ended their latest round of cross-strait talks with three agreements and calls for an early free trade arrangement, officials said.
China dissident faces 15 years in jail
Beijing, China (CNN) -- Prominent Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, who was arrested in 1989 for his role in the Tiananmen Square protest, will be sentenced this week after a one-day trial in a separate subversion case, his attorney said Wednesday.
China, Thailand agree to advance military ties
Military officials from China and Thailand pledged to further advance bilateral military ties in Beijing on Monday.
Barack Obama criticises internet censorship at meeting in China
Barack Obama praised freedom of expression and political participation and criticised internet censorship as he spoke to students in Shanghai today, in the only public meeting scheduled for his three-day visit to China.
China calls for new era with Australia after crisis
SYDNEY — China on Friday called for a sweeping new era in ties with Australia including a free-trade deal, marking a dramatic turnaround in relations which reached crisis-point this year.
China, Thailand hold annual defense consultation in Beijing
BEIJING -- Senior military officials from China and Thailand met here Tuesday for the eighth Sino-Thai defense and security consultation.
China vows to strengthen N Korea ties
China has vowed to strengthen bonds with North Korea, saying that its traditional ties with Pyongyang were a boon to peace.
Anti-ship missiles a critical hit with experts
Illustrating the importance Beijing attaches to its growing military strength, the People's Liberation Army kicked off the dazzling celebrations in the capital by showing off homegrown weaponry.
China stages picture-perfect 60th anniversary gala
China’s Communist Party pulled off a picture-perfect parade to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its rule, stamping its authority and instilling pride among its people.
Pigeon Ban As Beijing Goes Into Lockdown
The country is preparing to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In a country known for its stringent security precautions, the security forces have excelled themselves.
Tsang powers up after meeting Xi
In a surprise move, Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen has met with Vice President Xi Jinping, who is tipped to take over from President Hu Jintao in 2012.
Mao's Grandson May Be Major General Next Year - Report
BEIJING (Reuters) - The grandson of Chairman Mao Zedong could be promoted to major general next year, the China Daily said on Tuesday, contradicting other reports saying the 39-year-old had already risen in rank.
New North Korean Constitution Bolsters Kim’s Power
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has officially made Kim Jong-il its “supreme leader” and his “military first” policy its guiding ideology, according to the text of the country’s newly revised Constitution made available on Monday.
Chinese Premier Wen to Visit North Korea in October
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will visit North Korea next month amid growing calls for Kim Jong Il’s regime to return to international talks aimed at dismantling its nuclear weapons programs.
Mystery of Chinese vice president's military appointment deepens
BEIJING — The mystery surrounding the expected appointment of China's vice president to a powerful military commission deepened Tuesday, with a leading Communist scholar saying the matter wasn't even on the agenda at last week's annual meeting of ...
Pressed on all fronts
Leading figures from across the political spectrum have united in outrage over the beating of three Hong Kong journalists by police on the mainland.