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The People's Republic of China lodges a complaint with the United States after President-elect of the United States Donald Trump speaks with President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen. The PRC and the United States view Taiwan as a breakaway province.
2016-12-3

The Japan Coast Guard claims that two government ships from the People's Republic of China have entered waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands.
2013-02-4

Nine people die following an explosion in a coal mine in Binzhou City in China's Hunan Province.
2011-12-18

China arrests two activists on charges of subversion after calling for 'Jasmine' protests similar to those in the Middle East. [https:--web.archive.org-web-20110402151330-http:--www.straitstimes.com-BreakingNews-Asia-Story-STIStory_650626.html ("Straits Times")] [https:--web.archive.org-web-20121013073129-http:--www.sundaytimes.lk-index.php-world-news-5968-china-charges-two-amid-jasmine-crackdown ("Times Online Sri Lanka")] [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-229205-china-charges-two-amid-jasmine-crackdown ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2011-03-29

The People's Republic of China orders makers of films and television programs to limit the amount of smoking shown on-screen. [http:--www.philstar.com-Article.aspx?articleId=657684&publicationSubCategoryId=200 (AP via Phil Star)]date=August 2019
2011-02-15

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng and his wife are reportedly beaten after filming a secret video showing their house arrest.
2011-02-11

Tropical Storm Meranti is forecast to bring heavy rains to Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan provinces in the People's Republic of China, as well as in Taiwan.
2010-09-9

Seven people are killed and fourteen injured in a bomb attack in China's Xinjiang province. Although the region has recently been embroiled in violence including Muslim separatists and majority Han Chinese, the attack is being investigated as a criminal case.
2010-08-19

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