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A Chinese Tianlong-3 rocket stage is accidentally launched during a static fire test in Gongyi, Henan, China, causing it to crash and explode. No casualties are reported.
2024-06-30

China names Zhao Seng as ambassador to Afghanistan, the first country to deliver an ambassador to Afghanistan since the 2021 Taliban offensive. However, China continues to not recognise the Taliban government.
2023-09-14

At least 19 people are killed and more than 172 injured Saturday after a liquefied gas tanker exploded on a Chinese highway near the city of Wenling. Close to 100 fire trucks responded. Some people are still missing.
2020-06-14

A man attacks a kindergarten class in Kaiyuan, China, with chemical spray, injuring 51 children and three teachers.
2019-11-12

A member of Iran's Expediency Council calls on the European Union, Russia and China to support the deal and guarantee economic and banking relations with Iran. He warns that Iran would likely exit the deal if it doesn't benefit Iran.
2018-04-29

Floods kill at least 154 in China and 300,000 people are being evacuated in Hebei province. Villagers have accused local officials of covering up the extent of the damage.
2016-07-23

Export restrictions placed by the commerce department of the United States against China's state-owned ZTE for alleged violations of U.S.-imposed export controls on Iran takes effect.
2016-03-8

The People's Bank of China intervenes to alleviate a cash crunch as it continues to act to reduce over-leveraging in the People's Republic of China.
2013-06-21

Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in Durban for the 2013 BRICS summit.
2013-03-26

China launches the unmanned Shenzhou 8 spacecraft, intending to robotically dock it with the orbiting Tiangong 1 space station module. If successful, the mission will mark China's first orbital docking, and will be a major milestone in its efforts to construct a full-scale space station.
2011-11-1