China
Hong Kong people in feud with ‘mainlanders’
World
February 5, 2012
Hong Kong people in feud with ‘mainlanders’
A bitter family feud between Hong Kongers and their northern neighbors sparked by mainland China's increasing financial and political clout…
Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria
World
February 5, 2012
Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria
The US ambassador to the United Nations said she was "disgusted" by the vote, which came a day after activists…
Sudan, Egypt abductions highlight risks to Chinese
Egypt
February 1, 2012
Sudan, Egypt abductions highlight risks to Chinese
A group of Chinese workers was freed Wednesday, a day after being taken hostage in Egypt, while another group of…
Chinese workers kidnapped in Egypt freed
Egypt
February 1, 2012
Chinese workers kidnapped in Egypt freed
Twenty-five Chinese workers kidnapped in Egypt were freed Wednesday, a day after they were taken hostage by Bedouin tribesmen, Xinhua…
Tibetans fearful as China ups security after unrest
World
January 24, 2012
Tibetans fearful as China ups security after unrest
Tibetan monks in a Chinese region rocked by a deadly protest said Tuesday they were too afraid to leave their…
Muslims clash with China police who destroyed mosque
World
January 3, 2012
Muslims clash with China police who destroyed mosque
Hundreds of Muslims fought with armed police who demolished a mosque in north China, local police and a human rights…
Govt issues bonds to stem decline of foreign reserves
Business
December 25, 2011
Govt issues bonds to stem decline of foreign reserves
The Finance Ministry recently offered treasury bills worth US$2.5 billion in an effort to improve cash flow and stem withdrawals…
Riot police fire tear gas to disperse protesters in China
World
December 23, 2011
Riot police fire tear gas to disperse protesters in China
HONG KONG — Chinese riot police fired tear gas to break up a protest against a planned power station on…
China urges others to help keep North Korea stable
World
December 21, 2011
China urges others to help keep North Korea stable
SEOUL — China, which may have received advanced notice of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, has moved swiftly…
Tension simmers in blockaded China village after land protest
World
December 15, 2011
Tension simmers in blockaded China village after land protest
HONG KONG — Thousands of residents of a south China village rallied on Wednesday in defiance of police who sealed…