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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.
Heavy snow storms in northern China kill 40
BEIJING — Unusually early snow storms in north-central China have claimed 40 lives, caused thousands of buildings to collapse and destroyed almost 500,000 acres (200,000 hectares) of winter crops, the Civil Affairs Ministry said Friday.
Chinese state enterprises explore Thai business opportunities
China’s Communist Party Secretary-General in Guangdong, leading a team of some 140 representatives of state enterprises to explore business opportunities in Thailand, said Monday that the group will join a seminar on the economy, trade, and touris...
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 to launch case against Big Three automakers
China has told the United States it is launching a trade investigation that could lead to new import duties on autos and sports utility vehicles made by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, a U.S. industry official said on Wednesday.
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 rescue 25 crew aboard hijacked merchant ship
China plans to make "every effort to rescue" a merchant ship and crew hijacked in the Indian Ocean, the country's state news agency reported on Tuesday.
China sentences six to death over Xinjiang riots
A Chinese court in the restive far western region of Xinjiang on Monday sentenced six people to death for murder and other crimes committed during ethnic rioting in July in which almost 200 people died.
Mentally ill Briton faces execution for smuggling heroin into China
A British man is facing execution after being convicted of smuggling heroin into China. Akmal Shaikh, 53, from north London, was arrested after a suitcase he was carrying was allegedly found to contain 4kg of the drug, with a value of £250,000.
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.
China's ICBC to acquire stake in Thailand's ACL Bank
SHANGHAI — The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's biggest bank by market capitalisation, said Wednesday that it would acquire part of Thailand's ACL Bank for 105 million dollars.
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.
Shenzhen dragnet
A massive sweep by police in Shenzhen during the countdown to National Day celebrations has netted about 30 Hong Kong residents among more than 800 people hauled off the streets and detained.
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.
China makes it illegal to discuss independence for Xinjiang
A new law in the far-western Chinese province of Xinjiang makes it a criminal offence for people to discuss separatism on the internet, according to state media.