Sources: Reuters
Fiji's opposition parties urge the government to reconsider its decision of closing Fiji's embassy in the United States, the European Union, and other countries, and blame Chinese influence in the Pacific. 2020-07-29
Chinese state news agency Xinhua reports that He Jiankui, who last year announced the birth of babies with modified DNA, was sentenced to three years imprisonment and a fine of 3 million yuan, for "illegal medical practice". Two other defendants are given lesser sentences. 2019-12-30
President of the United States Donald Trump announces in a tweet that the United States will impose import tariffs of 10% on US$300 billion worth of Chinese exports starting September 1. 2019-08-1
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte says he plans to cut ties with his country's former colonial ruler, the United States, while strengthening ties with China. 2016-10-20
Typhoon Megi causes landslides in China and leaves at least 32 people missing. 2016-09-29
The United States will present the draft resolution, resulting from yesterday's meeting with China, to the United Nations Security Council expanding sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program. 2016-02-25
China and India sign a new border defence agreement aimed at improving bilateral relations. 2013-10-23
Japan reports that two Chinese ships have entered territorial waters off the coast of the disputed Senkaku Islands. 2013-09-19
China blocks the website of the "New York Times" and searches on social media after it published an investigation into the finances of Premier Wen Jiabao. 2012-10-26
Detained Chinese rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng is allowed a visit from family, for the first time in two years. 2012-03-28