China

More than 50,000 in path of typhoon evacuated in southern China

Oct 22, 2016 10:57

Typhoon Haima has hit southern China after battering northern Philippines, forcing the evacuation of over 50,000 people.
Filipino, Chinese presidents meet in sign of thaw

Oct 20, 2016 06:32

The Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte has met with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in a potential step toward the improvement of ties, which have recently been soured by a territorial dispute.
6.4 magnitude earthquake jolts northwest China: USGS

Oct 17, 2016 12:34

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale has struck northwestern China, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
South Korea complains to China over sinking of coast guard vessel

Oct 10, 2016 10:56

Seoul says it has lodged a formal complaint with Beijing over the alleged sinking of a South Korean coast guard vessel by Chinese fishermen.
Taiwan says ready to discuss ‘anything’ with China

Oct 10, 2016 10:16

Taiwan’s new president has called on China to recognize her government, saying the two sides need to resume talks as soon as possible amid tensions in their relations.
Post-JCPOA opportunities must boost Iran-China ties: President Rouhani

Oct 09, 2016 11:54

President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic and China must make the most of opportunities created following the implementation of last year’s landmark nuclear agreement to boost strategic relations.
Indonesia goes ahead with massive drills near South China Sea

Oct 06, 2016 11:23

Indonesian Air Force has intensified its military exercises near areas claimed by China in the South China Sea, sending a signal to Beijing about Jakarta’s full sovereignty over outer islands.
Hong Kong leader urges unity with China as secession calls grow

Oct 01, 2016 10:40

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says the semi-autonomous special administrative region of China should preserve its unity with Beijing amid increasing calls for independence from the mainland.
China urges US, South Korea to cancel THAAD deployment

Sep 30, 2016 14:15

Beijing has urged Washington to cancel the imminent deployment of a controversial missile system to South Korea, saying that militarization of the Korean Peninsula could “seriously harm the strategic interests of China.”
China warns Japan against patrols with US in disputed sea

Sep 29, 2016 11:25

China has warned Japan against plans to carry out joint training cruises with the United States in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, describing the patrols as an instance of “playing with fire.”