China

Israel, China Sign Huge Business Deal

Business relations between Israel and China are set to grow significantly, thanks to a new billion shekel deal

France Mocks, China Rebukes Iranian 'Oil Cuts'

Iran's decision to cut oil sales to French and British companies has amused Paris and exasperated Beijing.

Heir Apparent Visits The US

Xi Jinping To Meet Obama As Chinese Leadership Beckons

Xi Jinping who is slated to become China's ruler this year is a Communist blue blood who underwent privation under Mao.

Harper Gets Pandas + Contracts

Republicans Blame Obama For Losing Canadian Oil To Chinese

Republicans are fuming over Canada's energy agreement with China and blaming Obama.

Muslim Leader Calls for Boycott of Russia and China

Sheikh Yousuf Al-Qaradhawi calls to boycott Russian and Chinese products because of their veto at the UN Security Council.

What Makes Russia & China Veto

Analysis: Why Did Russia and China Veto UN Resolution on Syria?

Russia and China's fears of instability, investment losses and Muslim extremists are behind UN Security Council Resolution veto on Syria.

Merkel Seeks Chinese Support

Merkel Seeks Help For European Finances Sanctions On Iran

Angela Merkel is in China to sound out her hosts on helping the euro and joining sanctions against Iran.

Chinese Women Fight for Anti-Terror Training in Israel

Five swimsuit-clad women are the only ones out of 20 that survived grueling training in China to compete for the chance to train in Israel.

Tel Aviv to Eilat in 2 Hours - by Train

A two-hour train ride from Tel Aviv to Eilat and a line linking Europe and Asia are on track, Netanyahu says.

China Rising As Campaign Issue

Timothy Geithner Follows Up State Of The Union Charges On China

Speaking at Davos, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner attacked Chinese trade practices, echoing Obama's State of the Union.

Visiting Senators Back Manila

Senators Seek To Arm Philippines To Deter China

A delegation of four US senators promised military assistance and diplomatic support to Manila in its territorial dispute with China.

Ma Wins Second Term Beats Tsai

KMT Victory: A Vote For Status Quo Or Creeping Unification

The victory of the KMT in the Taiwan election may either appease Beijing or encourage China to accelerate pressure on the island.

Iran Focus of China Visit

Timothy Geithner Attempts to Persuade China on Iran

Timothy Geithner is having a hard time persuading China to join oil sanctions. The Gulf States could provide China reassurance.

US Lobbies Countries to Cut Imports of Iran Oil

The U.S. is lobbying other countries to cut down their imports of Iranian crude to pressure Tehran into stopping its nuclear activities.

Lawmakers Claim Disputed Point

Japanese Local Lawmakers Celebrate Senkaku Day Angering China

While Japanese Prime Minister Noda wants to dampen down the boundary disputes with China, some local politicians want to force the issue.

Chinese Regime to Fall in 2012

Gordon Chang, Who Predicted Collapse by 2012, Wants Extension

Gordon Chang, who predicted China's fall by 2011, expects it to fall this year.He explained his reasoning in Foreign Policy Magazine.

Noda-Singh Summit Boosts Ties

China Is More Concerned Than It Reveals on Japan-India Ties

Japan and India boosted naval ties in a move seen as directed against China. China officially downplayed this but is really concerned.

China Pushing for Ma in Taiwan

China Spokesperson Intervenes in Tight Taiwan Race

With the Taiwan elections approaching, Beijing is hoping to pull strings for its favored candidate.

Sino-Indian Tensions Mount

Indian Missile Launch and US Meeting Elicits Chinese Rebuke

The forthcoming launch of an advanced Indian missile has elicited a rebuke of India by the Chinese Communist Party daily.

Chinese City Seeks Burqa Ban

A city in the heavily Muslim reaches of Western China wants to ban veils, traditional Arab dress, and long beards to stem religious fervor

Skirmish Prior to a Trade War?

China's Anti-Dumping Tariff Hike Against US Cars Augurs Trouble

The Chinese announcement of higher anti-dumping tariffs on US cars may be a harbinger of a trade war.

Go Fish -- Somewhere Else

Fishing Incident Roils Relations between China and South Korea

China and South Korea are trying to sort out tensions caused by the intrusion of Chinese fishermen into South Korean waters.

Taiwan Elections Tighten

China, Japan and US Closely Observe Taiwan Presidential Vote

The neck and neck race in Taiwan means a great deal to the powers in the region

The More Things Change

Russia and China Top List of Industrial Espionage Perpetrators

US counterintelligence warns that Russia and China are stealing American technology by exploiting the web. Should Israel worry?

China to Build Israel's Railway to Eilat

China will team up with Israel to build its new railway route from Nahal Tzin to the Red Sea resort town of Eilat.

China Tries Syrian Mediation

China Special Envoy Will Attempt to Help on Reasonable Demands

China is trying to mediate between the Assad regime and a responsible opposition but the opposition may be bogus.

China: Toddler’s Death Sparks Nationwide Introspection

A Chinese girl dies of hit-and-run injuries after passersby fail to help, in a case that has led to nationwide calls for change.

Russia China Bankroll Chavez

Russia and China Practice Loans for Oil to Bolster Chavez

Taking a risk, Russia and China are loaning Venezuela billions in hope that Hugo Chavez can hold out.

China Breaks Ranks With Assad

China, a staunch ally of Damascus, has called on Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to honor his pledges for political reform.

Beijing Fetes Pre- Regime Hero

Sun Yatsen Touted as Ideological Father of Beijing and Taipei

China sought to push the idea of peaceful reunification with Taiwan by emphasizing the legacy of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen.

Russia Reveals China Spying

Why Are the Russians Announcing Chinese Espionage Now?

Despite its intensive cooperation with China and imminent summit Russia announed the arrest of a Chinese spy.

Back in the USSR

UN Vote: Putin Plans a Return to Cold War Atmosphere

The sudden praise for Brezhnev and plans for a 'Eurasian Union' in the former Soviet space are part of renewed Russian authoritarianism.

Russia and China Veto UN Resolution on Syria

Russia and China join forces, veto a UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria and hinting it could face sanctions.

Senate Mulls Tariffs on China

Senate Blames China for US Unemployment

In a move not unrelated to the elections, the Senate threatens to penalize China for unfair trade practices, cites currency manipulation.

China Slows Down

Money Tightening, Reduced Demand and Competition Hit China

China's production has contracted, diminishing hopes that China can play the economic locomotive

How not to Win Friends

Obama's Scaled Down Arms Deal with Taiwan Alienates All Sides

By scaling down the arms deal with Taiwan, Obama has not assuaged Beijing and created animosity with Taiwan's government and opposition.

India as the Equalizer

Vietnam and India Forge Quiet Ties to Contain Assertive China

Ties between New Delhi and Hanoi to counter Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea are growing more intense.

Qaddafi Garbage Trashes China

Trash Paper Trail Ties China to Arms Transfers to Qaddafi

Documents found by a correspondent in a trash heap shed light on Chinese arms sales to Qaddafi.

Aquino: Trade Good For China

China Sea Dispute On Agenda of Philippines, China Trade Talks

China pressures Philippines to recognize its China Sea claims in return for trade, calls on Indian ship to identify itself off the coast.

El Salvador Recognizes Palestine Ahead of UN Bid

As the Palestinian Authority prepares its statehood bid to the UN, El Salvador announces it recognizes Palestine.

Tibet: Monk Sets Himself on Fire

A monk in Tibet set himself on fire and died, in an apparent protest against the Chinese government.

Visit by China’s Chief of Staff Warms Up Ties with Israel

China’s top general flew into Israel Sunday for a rare visit that will include observing the IDF’s Urban Warfare Training Center.

China Launches Satellite for Pakistan

China on Friday launched a communications satellite PAKSAT-1R for its close ally Pakistan.

China Tests New Aircraft Carrier

China has begun to test its first aircraft carrier, a retrofitted former Soviet ship called the Varyag.

China Victim of Trojan War?

Chinese Respond to Insinuation that They Were the Hackers

China claims that far from being the aggressor in computer attacks it was the actual victim.

China Chief of Staff to Visit

Chen Bingde's Visit Signals Thaw in Relations Sino-Israeli Ties

Chen Bingde's visit to Israel at a time that the region is in upheaval has provoked interest

China Scolds US for Downgrade

Chinese Commentator Threatens Pulling Plug on US Debt

China is debating the US downgrade, with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao calling for coordination; others want to use US weakness for leverage.

Japan Wary of China's Navy

Japan Says It Reads Chinese Naval Buildup as Looming Threat

Japan, an Island Nation, believes an overbearing China will soon have a naval force that will pose a threat to her.

China Blames Pakistani Terror

After Tension with US over Terrorism Pakistan Mollifies China

US-Pakistani ties have soured over claims that Pakistan's allowing Islamic terror. China claims a terror group is based in Pakistan.

Vatican Has Irish Problems

Vatican Contends with Chinese but Must Also Address Ireland

While the Catholic church could always expect trouble in China, the problems in Ireland are a painful surprise.

Fatal Wreck Causes Fallout

Crash on High Speed Rail Arouses Finger Pointing in China

The Chinese government is trying to allay suspicion that it is covering up the real reason for the multi-fatality rail crash.

Iran-China Deal Makes End Run on US Sanctions, Dollar

Iran's 3.2b Euro oil deal with China circumvents US sanctions, undercuts the dollar, and gives the Islamic republic a needed cash infusion

ASEAN China in Vague Pact

Is ASEAN's Creative Ambiguity Too Vague?

Time will tell whether the guidelines reached in Bali will settle down the territorial dispute over the South China Sea or paper it over.

Baidu Deal A Landmark For Intellectual Property In China

Addressing Western Complaints of violations of intellectual property rights China's premier search engine signs deal with western music companies.

Tensions Between Washington and Beijing on Many Issues

Despite attempts to improve relations, there are many signs of continued Sino-American tensions.

Foreign Airlines Resist EU Emission Control Regulations

The European attempt to impose emission curbs on foreign carriers outside its airspace is facing heavy resistance.

Jiang Ze Min Absent But His "Three Represent" Goes Marching On

Hu Jintao essentially credited three leaders with China's progress: Mao, Deng and Jiang Ze Min.

China Plays the Honest Broker

China has justified its hospitality to Sudan's Omar al-Bashir as designed to cement stability between northern and southern Sudan.

Wolfensohn: China and India Will Lead the Global Economy by 2050

Former World Bank President at Presidential Conference: India and China will play a significantly larger role in the world economy.

China Wants the Best of Both Worlds on Iran

China, at Shanghai Cooperation Organization,repeated the discredited European policy that dialogue with Iran will block more extensive sanctions.