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Authorities in the People's Republic of China say that Wang Baoan is under suspicion for "serious violation of discipline" (a phrase usually associated with corruption charges) as the head of that country's powerful National Bureau of Statistics.
2016-01-26

At least four people are dead and 48 injured following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Pishan County in China's Xinjiang region.
2015-07-3

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits China's Yunnan province with at least one death reported.
2014-10-7

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Tokyo, Japan, with no injuries reported.
2013-02-25

At least nine people are killed and 24 injured after a bus crashes in China's Yunnan province.
2012-02-18

Teargas is fired and protesters arrested in Haimen, southern China, in a demonstration against the construction of a power plant.
2011-12-22

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

At least 25 people are killed and 250 injured following a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Yingjiang County, Yunnan province, China, near the Burma border.
2011-03-10

Over 60,000 people are evacuated in China's Yunnan Province following an earthquake.
2011-02-2

A 3.4 M w earthquake hits Guizhou Province, China, and kills seven people.
2010-01-18