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Japanese cabinet minister Yoshitaka Shindō visits the controversial Yasukuni Shrine potentially causing conflict with the Philippines, South Korea and the People's Republic of China.
2013-10-18

The People's Republic of China rejects an attempt by the Philippines to seek international arbitration over conflicting claims to the South China Sea.
2013-02-19

China tightens control of monasteries and on main roads in Tibet following deadly protests in the region.
2012-01-31

North Korea closes its border with China ahead of the funeral of former leader Kim Jong-il.
2011-12-21

A truck drives into a restaurant in Ningxia, China, killing seven people.
2011-12-15

Vietnamese protesters march in the capital Hanoi for the fourth successive week calling on the People's Republic of China to stop entering Vietnamese territorial waters on the South China Sea.
2011-06-26

There is a near riot in the Beijing Apple Store as the Apple iPad 2 goes on sale in the People's Republic of China.
2011-05-8

China reiterates its claim over the disputed Spratly Islands after Vietnam and the Philippines protest over Chinese naval activity in their waters. [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-225597-china-stakes-claim-on-disputed-islands-after-spats ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2011-03-8

At least 6 people are killed and 36 wounded after an explosion in the city of Kaili, Guizhou province, China.
2010-12-5

Henan Airlines Flight 8387, carrying 91 people on board, overshoots the runway and bursts into flames in Yichun City in Heilongjiang, northeastern China; at least 43 people are reported dead.
2010-08-24