China

Anti-Pyongyang sanctions can lead to a dead end: Beijing

Sep 12, 2016 10:02

China says sanctions alone cannot solve the North Korean nuclear issue as the UN and the US are pushing for fresh bans against Pyongyang following its recent nuclear test.
Chinese vessels sail near disputed islands in East China Sea: Japan

Sep 11, 2016 08:57

Four Chinese ships have sailed near islands in the East China Sea that are administered by Japan but also claimed by Beijing, Tokyo says.
China, Russia to begin joint drills in South China Sea on Monday

Sep 11, 2016 08:22

China and Russia will commence eight-day naval drills in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, Beijing has announced.
Philippines prefers dialog, not confrontation with China in dispute

Sep 10, 2016 11:08

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to lead a “soft” and independent course in dealing with its territorial dispute with China, saying he is “not fan” of the United states and its regional policies.
China wants US out of South China Sea dispute

Sep 08, 2016 09:47

China has implicitly urged the United States not to meddle in the South China Sea territorial dispute, saying Beijing is eager to work with South Asian countries to settle the issue.
Japan’s Abe 'seriously concerned' about China's territorial claims

Sep 07, 2016 13:08

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Tokyo is “seriously concerned” about China’s claims in the East and South China seas.
China warns new Hong Kong lawmakers to avoid backing independence

Sep 06, 2016 14:42

Beijing has warned anti-China activists who have managed to enter the parliament in Hong Kong to avoid backing independence for the semi-autonomous region.
ASEAN leaders open regional summit in Laos capital

Sep 06, 2016 08:30

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have kicked off a regional summit with different topics on their agenda, including the South China Sea dispute.
China's president urges ‘appropriate’ handling of disputes with UK

Sep 06, 2016 03:00

China’s president has called for an “appropriate” handling of disputes with the UK amid diplomatic tensions between the two sides over the new British premier’s decision to postpone a Beijing-backed nuclear power plant project.
Pro-independence candidates win seats in Hong Kong’s poll

Sep 05, 2016 04:05

Several pro-independence candidates have won seats in Hong Kong's legislative council election, raising the stakes in the already tense relations with China.