For the U.S. and China, a Test of Diplomacy on South Sudan
UNITED NATIONS — The United States may have midwifed the birth of South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation. But China has quickly become among its most important patrons, building its…
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China Reports Say 20 Killed After Bus Falls Off Cliff
BEIJING — A bus carrying an opera troupe fell off a cliff in central China on Tuesday, killing 20 people and injuring 13, state media reported. – Go to Home…
China Reports Say 20 Killed After Bus Falls Off Cliff
BEIJING — A bus carrying an opera troupe fell off a cliff in central China on Tuesday, killing 20 people and injuring 13, state media reported. – Go to Home…
China Names 14 Generals Suspected of Corruption
BEIJING — China’s military authority on Monday released a list of 14 generals who are under investigation or have been convicted of graft, among them the son of one of…
China’s ‘Inconvenient Truth:’ Anti-Pollution Documentary Goes Viral
BEIJING — Public revulsion over China’s putrid air has been mounting for years, and now the country might have its gotten its own version of “An Inconvenient Truth.” In a…
5 things to know about China’s ‘Inconvenient Truth’
Here are five things to know to put the phenomenon in context: 1. Overnight sensation The slickly produced video shows journalist Chai Jing presenting a comprehensive slide show, intercutting with…
5 things to know about China’s ‘Inconvenient Truth’
Here are five things to know to put the phenomenon in context: 1. Overnight sensation The slickly produced video shows journalist Chai Jing presenting a comprehensive slide show, intercutting with…
Huawei’s watch is stylish as well as smart
Huawei is a telecoms company based in China. It’s a major player in computer networking, government and mobile communications. Recently, the firm has made a big push into consumer electronics….
China’s Long Food Chain Plugs In
HONG KONG — The smartphone tells the story of a kiwi fruit in China. With a quick scan of a code, shoppers can look up the fruit’s complete thousand-mile journey…
The Evolution of Xi Jinping's 'Four Comprehensives'
In comments made in mid-December, Mr. Xi spelled out his four big priorities, and lately party media have acclaimed his “Four Comprehensives” as a profound doctrinal breakthrough. While visiting Jiangsu…
Documentary on Air Pollution Grips China
“This was the PM 2.5 curve for Beijing in January 2013, when there were 25 days of smog in that one month,” explains Ms. Chai, a former Chinese television reporter,…
China Cuts Interest Rates to Stimulate Slowing Economy
SHANGHAI — With its growth engine slowing, China said on Saturday that for the second time in three months it was reducing the nation’s benchmark interest rates. In an announcement…
5 Elderly Ladies Devote Their Lives To 1,300 Stray Dogs
In a mind-boggling gesture of kindness and love for a multitude of animals who need it the most, five elderly women have taken it upon themselves to care for more…
In China, Suspicions Cloud Trade Dispute Involving Tech Companies
BEIJING — At an elegant guesthouse here recently, China’s top Internet regulator entertained ambassadors and diplomats with platters of tempura and roast on a spit, unusual lavishness in an era…
China Suspends Ivory Imports, But African Elephants Still In Danger Of Extinction
BEIJING — China on Thursday suspended the import of ivory carvings for one year, marking a small step toward limiting the ivory demand that drives the slaughter of tens of…
Obama backs pot decriminalization efforts
READ: D.C. legalizes pot, ignoring House Republicans – He touted his administration’s push for a 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership as a way to correct the labor and environmental lapses of past…
Chinese love British culture but will they embrace Prince William?
But chances are he’ll feel right at home. From television shows and etiquette lessons to private schools and mock Tudor housing developments, China has been embracing British culture with a…
China Bans Import of Ivory Carvings for One Year
BEIJING — In a move aimed at countering international criticism of skyrocketing Chinese demand for ivory that is decimating African elephant populations, China announced on Thursday a one-year moratorium on…
Deadly Attacks in Xinjiang Go Unreported in China
Had these incidents taken place in the United States or Europe, they would have dominated the news for days, if not weeks, and prompted extensive nationwide discussions about how, and…
In China, Civic Groups’ Freedom, and Followers, Are Vanishing
BEIJING — First, the police took away the think tank’s former graphic designer, then the young man who organized seminars, and eventually its founder. Another employee fled China’s capital, fearing…
'Brother Orange' and Owner of Stolen iPhone Plan to Meet in China
— China News (@Echinanews) 25 Feb 15 The digital hunt for an iPhone lost in a New York bar a year ago, which put an editor at BuzzFeed in contact…
Hong Kong Protests Color Budget Plans
HONG KONG — Two months after protesters were cleared from the streets, the Hong Kong government announced on Wednesday an annual budget full of tax breaks and other handouts to…
Hong Kong’s teen activists vow to return to the streets
In the latest “On China,” CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout meets Hong Kong’s teen activists and explores the rise of the “Occupy Generation” in the wake of 2014’s pro-democracy protests. For…
Indonesian Maid Speaks Out About Abuse in Hong Kong
Among the hundreds of shoppers there on a typical evening are the many Indonesian domestic servants — euphemistically called “helpers” — who share the tiny apartments with local families in…
When can I watch On China?
Since its handover from Britain in 1997, Hong Kong has been governed under the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” from China, giving it freedoms unseen in the mainland. Still,…
What war has in store
An elite consensus on the “New Way of War” has been emerging for some time now. Among defense policy experts, think tanks, echoed at Aspen and Davos, the way forward…
China Protests India Leader’s Visit to Disputed Border Area
HONG KONG — China summoned India’s ambassador in Beijing to protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to a border area claimed by both countries, a reminder that the world’s two…
In China’s Modern Economy, a Retro Push Against Women
BEIJING — Fresh out of college, Angela Li was proud of her job as a teller at the state-owned China Everbright Bank — maybe it wasn’t exciting, but it had…
In China’s Modern Economy, A Retro Push Against Women
BEIJING — Fresh out of college, Angela Li was proud of her job as a teller at the state-owned China Everbright Bank — maybe it wasn’t exciting, but it had…
Currency’s Weakness Troubles China’s Policy Makers
HONG KONG — Every weekday morning this year, China’s currency has followed the same ominous path. The central bank in Beijing fixes the initial value for the renminbi, the center…