China

Fire kills 22 at residential building in eastern China

Jul 16, 2017 07:51

A pre-dawn fire in a two-story residential building in eastern China killed 22 people and injured three on Sunday.
China’s economy down in 2nd quarter: Survey

Jul 15, 2017 04:57

China's economy lost momentum in the second quarter, a survey shows, as Beijing's efforts to curb risky lending and investment took a toll on the Asian powerhouse.
China warns Taiwan president over its remarks

Jul 14, 2017 08:24

China has warned Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, saying her remarks about the death of a Nobel Peace laureate were "very dangerous" for cross-strait relations.
China defends imports of North Korean iron ore

Jul 13, 2017 16:26

China defended Thursday its purchase of iron ore from North Korea following criticism by US President Donald Trump and said it is "strictly and earnestly" complying with UN sanctions.
China floods kill scores, displace 1.6 million

Jul 10, 2017 09:38

Floods and landslides have killed scores of people in China’s central Hunan Province as two weeks of torrential rains forced 1.6 million to flee, authorities said Monday.
US strategic bombers fly over Chinese-claimed territory in South China Sea

Jul 07, 2017 08:50

Two US strategic bombers have flown over Chinese-claimed territory in the disputed South China Sea.
Dozens killed, 20 missing in Japan, China floods

Jul 07, 2017 08:46

Rescue operations are continuing for a third day in southwestern Japan to help the victims of flooding caused by torrential rains.
Russia blocks UN condemnation of North Korea's missile launch

Jul 06, 2017 15:55

Russian diplomats have objected to a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemnation of North Korea's recent missile launch, saying the US-drafted statement referred to it as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
China warns against escalation of tensions over North Korea

Jul 06, 2017 09:43

China has warned against any rhetoric and action that could further escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula, two days after Pyongyang test-fired its first ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
China, Russia urge calm, dialogue after North Korea missile test

Jul 05, 2017 15:59

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have urged dialogue and restraint to cool down the current confrontations on the Korean Peninsula.