Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, whose whereabouts have been a matter of international concern for weeks, attended a tennis tournament in Beijing on Sunday, according to official photos published by the tournament organised by China Open. A photo of Peng at the Fila tournament was also posted on Twitter by Ding Li, a senior executive … Continue reading Missing tennis star Peng Shuai reappears in Beijing
In the wake of repeated power outages that have shut down factories, Beijing has ordered Chinese coal mines to increase production. Coal Mining Chinese media reported that three key provinces have agreed to increase the mining of coal. Numerous provinces throughout China have been bearing the brunt of power outages since mid-September. Electricity demand has … Continue reading China orders increased electricity output from coal mines after power outages
China continues to perceive Taiwan as a breakaway province, while the authorities in Taipei have repeatedly rejected Beijing's proposal to stick to the "one country, two systems" principle. Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that his country's peaceful "reunification" with Taiwan under a "one country, two systems" policy will "definitely" be implemented. He spoke at a meeting … Continue reading Xi Jinping hopeful of China’s reunification with Taiwan
China has opposed the interrogation and deportation of a Chinese student by the US officials at an airport in Texas, and has lodged solemn representations with the US. This comes after a Chinese student was reportedly interrogated at the border entrance in Houston. After a probe that lasted for a few hours, the student was … Continue reading Beijing slams US for deporting Chinese student
A draft regulation issued by Beijing’s city government that seeks to punish people for “defaming” traditional Chinese medicine has triggered fierce opposition online. The planned regulation, which was released for public consultation in May, is aimed at expanding the use of traditional Chinese medicine in the health care system, from cancer treatment to infectious disease … Continue reading A reason to love traditional Chinese medicine
The State Department on Thursday cleared a massive arms deal for Taiwan, worth up to $1.3 billion. The move comes as at a time when the Trump administration continues to rely on China to pressure North Korea into dismantling its nuclear weapons program. The potential package includes seven different items sought by the Taiwanese … Continue reading Taiwan and the U.S. complete arms deal worth $1.3b
China and the U.S. will hold high-level trade talks from February 14-15 in Beijing, according to MOFCOM. The two sides, led by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, will have a further discussion based on negotiation made in late January in Washington, the MOFCOM statement said. … Continue reading Trade talks between China and the US to continue in Beijing
Hours after US President Donald Trump said he expects a trade deal to be reached with China soon, America’s top trade negotiator refuted those claims, saying no progress has been made on key structural issues with Beijing. Republican US Senator Chuck Grassley relayed his conversation with United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to the press on Tuesday. … Continue reading War of words as U.S.-China trade talks end in stalemate
South Korean presidential spokesperson Kim Eui-kyeom said on Tuesday that Seoul hopes Kim's trip to China will act as a "stepping stone" for a second Trump-Kim summit. Trump has offered assurances that another summit will allow him and Kim to make a grand deal to settle the nuclear standoff and change a relationship marked … Continue reading U.S.-China trade talks and Kim Jong Un’s relationship with Xi are different issues
It’s time for Beijingers to get skates on! Picture taken on 30 December, 2018 Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of rime in NE China. Picture taken on 31 December, 2018 Times Square showered with confetti ahead of New Year's Eve Lantern festivals held across China to greet the new year on 30 December, 2018 Jack … Continue reading Trending pictures from China (December, 2018)
President Donald Trump and the Democrats can’t agree on anything, except one big thing: China. After Trump's administration announced plans on June 15 to impose tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports, Charles Schumer, the Democrats’ Senate leader, called the decision “on the money.” That was a startling statement on a startling fact: China has few friends left … Continue reading What China should know about America’s Trade problems
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the delegation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) ruling Workers' Party in Beijing on Wednesday. The delegation, led by Pak Thae Song, vice-chairman of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party of the DPRK, started their visit to China on Monday at the invitation of the … Continue reading North Korean sends top officials to China for denuclearization talks
China has extended its censorship to foreign academic publishers, reports confirm. According to Radio Free Asia (RFA), one of the affected publishers which is regarded as one of the world's largest academic publishing house, confirmed that over 1,000 of its journal articles were blocked in China. Chinese internet users were unable to gain access to … Continue reading Why China’s academy produces biased materials
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has withdrawn the bold statements he made on breaking ties with the United States of America and consolidating a new political/economic alliance with the People's Republic of China. The president was on a four-day visit to Beijing. Image: President Rodrigo Duterte Duterte arrived Davao, Philippines, around midnight on Friday and was … Continue reading Philippines President withdraws Statement on breaking ties with America
Shortly after Tokyo announced Thursday that it may have to patrol alongside the U.S. on South China Sea region, Beijing sounded out a warning telling Japan to think twice against "playing with fire" in the contested waters. The decision from Japan was made public earlier this month when Defence Minister Tomomi Inada said during a visit … Continue reading China cautions Japan on South China Sea matters
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