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US Navy warships sail near South China Sea islands
May 27, 2018 07:51Two US Navy warships have sailed near South China Sea islands, which are claimed by China, according to two US officials.
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JCPOA Joint Commission issues statement after Vienna meeting
May 26, 2018 09:01Coordinator of the joint commission of the parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) issued a statement following a session of the commission in Vienna, hailing Iran’s compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal as confirmed by the UN nuclear watchdog.
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China, Burkina Faso sign deal to establish diplomatic ties
May 26, 2018 08:09China and Burkina Faso have signed an agreement to establish diplomatic ties, days after the West African nation cut ties with Taiwan considered by Beijing as part of the Chinese territory.
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China army showcases night landing, take-off ops on carrier
May 26, 2018 06:36Chinese media say the country’s fighter jets have carried out night landing and take-off operations on the Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, marking a huge step toward Beijing’s push to boost military capabilities.
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Germany's Merkel vows in China visit to offset US trade woes, Beijing reciprocates
May 25, 2018 08:26Germany and China have agreed to further deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields amid trade threats from US President Donald Trump.
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China finds no reason to explain US 'sonic attack' remarks
May 25, 2018 08:10China says it has no clues or reasons to explain a mild traumatic brain injury of a US citizen in the southern city of Guangzhou, which Washington associated with a “sonic attack.”
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China scolds US for withdrawing invite to naval drill
May 24, 2018 13:55China’s Defense Ministry has voiced regret after the United States withdrew an invitation to China to attend a major US-hosted naval drill amid their dispute over the South China Sea.
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China lands bombers on South China Sea island
May 20, 2018 12:14China's air force has landed bombers on islands and reefs in the South China Sea as part of a training exercise in the region in what has been seen as another show of force by Beijing.
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Iran sanctions raise interest in oil trade in China’s yuan
May 15, 2018 08:34A US decision to withdraw from a nuclear deal with Iran has added fresh momentum to efforts to start trading oil in yuan following China’s launch of crude oil futures.
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China, India outsource emissions risking climate goal: Study
May 14, 2018 11:49A rising tide of industries moving operations from China and India to less-developed Asian countries undermines global targets to reduce climate-changing emissions, researchers say.