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Chine says will defend territorial rights
Jan 01, 2017 08:48Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again warned foreign powers against questioning Beijing’s sovereignty and maritime rights in its territorial waters.
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Air pollution disrupts land, air travel in northern China
Jan 01, 2017 08:45Heavy smog has prompted Chinese authorities to cancel hundreds of flights and shut motorways in northern China.
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China mulls measures against Taiwan: Sources
Dec 31, 2016 07:04Senior Chinese military officers say the country's army is considering strong measures to prevent Taiwan from moving toward independence as warming relations between the self-ruled island and the US raise concerns in Beijing.
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Asia imports of Iranian oil more than doubled
Dec 28, 2016 11:06India and South Korea have raised oil imports from Iran more than four times in a month which saw four major Asian buyers more than double their purchases from a year ago.
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Chinese city halts bird trade over flu epidemic fears
Dec 26, 2016 11:11A city in China has suspended the trade of live poultry after reports of human bird flu infections in neighboring regions.
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US proposal for Taiwan military ties irks China
Dec 26, 2016 06:57China says it has filed “stern representations” with the United States over a defense bill newly signed by President Barack Obama that proposes military exchanges between the US and Taiwan.
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China to conduct drill in Western Pacific, aircraft carrier to partake
Dec 25, 2016 11:38China will be conducting an open-sea training drill, involving its first aircraft carrier, in the Western Pacific, the Chinese military has announced.
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Seven killed in fireworks-related incidents in China
Dec 25, 2016 11:35Fireworks-related incidents have left multiple casualties in China, where upcoming lunar New Year is a time of setting off sparklers and firecrackers.
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‘China firms have to compete with giants for Iran oil fields’
Dec 25, 2016 11:29Iran says it has told the Chinese companies that have developed the initial phases of two major oil fields that they will have to compete with global energy giants for the future phases of the projects.
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China warns of 'showdown' over Trump choices
Dec 23, 2016 09:46Chinese state media have warned of a "showdown" with the US after President-elect Donald Trump named an economist pushing for a hard line against China to head a key White House post.