Sources: Reuters Xinhua
The Central Bank of Peru increases its interest rate from 5.5% to 6.0% in an effort to reduce the rate of inflation, which yesterday reached a 25-year record high. 2022-07-8
At least 16 people die after a bus runs off a bridge in China's Guizhou province. 2012-01-4
Year-over-year GDP growth in the People's Republic of China slows to 9.1% for the third quarter of 2011, following government efforts to curb inflation. 2011-10-18
Amnesty International calls on the People's Republic of China to stop the harassment, arbitrary detention and torture of human rights lawyers. 2011-06-30
The Chinese Navy announces that it is building its first aircraft carrier in the city of Dalian to be launched later in 2011. 2011-06-8
Chinese truck drivers stage a second day of protests in Shanghai at rising inflation. 2011-04-21
China raises its bank reserves requirements as an anti-inflation move, an increase of 50 basis points (half of a percent) effective April 21. 2011-04-17
Inflation in the People's Republic of China increases to 4.9 per cent. 2011-02-15
China and the United States officially resume military ties after a 10-month break following US arms sales to Taiwan, with the two countries emphasizing the importance of a close military dialogue. The two countries will also confer on maritime issues next month.2010-09-30
Manufacturing output in China grows at its slowest rate in 17 months in July, with the Purchasing Managers Index falling 0.9% to 51.2%. 2010-08-1