Sources: Reuters
Sources report that the U.S. has recalled its ambassador to Zambia after a row over a conviction of men who were sentenced to prison in Zambia for consensual homosexual acts. President of Zambia Edgar Lungu declared ambassador Daniel Lewis Foote "persona non grata" because he had criticized the verdict while accusing Zambia of not actively prosecuting misappropriation of donor aid. 2019-12-24
A truck drives into a restaurant in Ningxia, China, killing seven people. 2011-12-15
Philippines officials claim that the People's Republic of China has executed a Filipino man for drug trafficking despite a plea for clemency from the President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III on humanitarian grounds. 2011-12-8
14 people die and 53 are missing after floods affecting Guizhou province in southwest China that have also damaged thousands of homes. 2011-06-7
Lian Yang, a US citizen, pleads guilty to conspiring to violate the Arms Export Control Act by trying to sell radiation-hardened" military and aerospace technology to the People's Republic of China. 2011-03-24
China begins the first test flights of private helicopters in its airspace. 2011-01-29
Two Japanese ministers are censured by the House of Councillors over a territorial dispute with China. 2010-11-27
British Prime Minister David Cameron begins an official visit to the People's Republic of China. China, UK seek closer ties as economic dialogue opens in Beijing. 2010-11-9
A court in Zambia grants bail to two Chinese managers accused of attempted murder for shooting and injuring 11 coal miners during a protest over pay and working conditions. 2010-11-2
A 3.4 M w earthquake hits Guizhou Province, China, and kills seven people. 2010-01-18