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.
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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.
Russia-China Joint Statement Discloses Opposition to US Policy
The Russo-Chinese Joint Statement is effectively a common front against US policy.
East Sea, West Sea, South Sea or Our Sea
China is embroiled with South East Asian countries over competing claims to the sea and its resources.
Barak has ‘Jovial’ Meeting with China Chief of Staff
Defense Minister stresses need to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Japanese Disaster Provides a Path for Asian Rapprochement
The Japanese natural disasters helped bring China, South Korea and Japan together, but the split over North Korea remains.
Pakistani Globetrotting Seeks to Dispel Bin Laden Effect
After getting tea and sympathy in Moscow, Pakistan sought diplomatic support in Beijing and got it.
Pakistani Presidential Visit Heralds Reversal of Alliances
Pakistan has traditionally been allied with the US but the recent chill following the Bin-Laden killing may accelerate relations with Russia.
China US Signal Renewed Cordiality at Economic Dialogue
Running against the grain of acrimonious relations, China and the US signaled a willingness to work together.
Taiwan Gears Up for 2012 Elections
In Taiwan both parties have picked their candidates for the 2012 elections that this year may be decided on domestic issue.
Chinese Touchiness Compounds Beijing's Image Problem
Given her growing economic and military power, China is best advised to be less touchy about criticism.
Shades of Schadenfreude in China's Coverage of Japan Disaster
Frequently pilloried for their neglect of safety and environmental concerns, Chinese authorities are only too happy to highlight Japanese problems.
Russia and China Prove Willing to Sacrifice Qaddafi
Both Russia and China refrained from wielding their veto feeling they had bigger fish to fry.
India: The Ultimate Bazaar for Arms Merchants
India is now the world's largest importer, surpassing China. While others are cutting back, India is stepping up its arms purchases.