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The International Monetary Fund modifies its benchmark currency basket to include the yuan of the People's Republic of China. The basket also includes the U.S. dollar, the euro, the pound sterling, and the Japanese yen.
2015-11-30

The People's Republic of China sends its first minister-level official to Taiwan to build ties with the self-governing island amid trade suspicions.
2014-06-25

The economic growth rate for the People's Republic of China falls to 7.6 per cent, its lowest level in three years.
2012-07-13

Russia and the People's Republic of China veto a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Syria for a crackdown on political protestors.
2011-10-4

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange closes as Typhoon Nesat nears China's Hainan Island with schools, transport services and government offices also closing.
2011-09-29

East Timor rejected Chinese plans to build a radar on its territory in 2007, due to fears it would be used for intelligence purposes, according to Wikileaks.
2011-05-10

The People's Republic of China demands an apology from Japan after a recently detained fishing boat captain returns. Japan's Foreign Ministry rejects the call.
2010-09-25

Chinese authorities launch a clean-up operation to tackle a 50 sq km slick following an explosion of two crude oil pipelines in Dalian.
2010-07-19

China defends its censorship of the internet in a document laying out the government's attitude towards the web.
2010-06-8

Seven Chinese fisherman kidnapped off Cameroon's disputed Bakassi peninsula are released.
2010-03-17