US missile shield spotlights divisions on handling N. KoreaOfficial moves towards the deployment -- fiercely opposed by China -- of a US missile defence system in South Korea highlight the inherent dangers of disunity in dealing with North Korea's growing military threat.
Chinese conglomerate to buy stake in Hollywood studioChinese powerhouse Dalian Wanda is reportedly in talks to buy a controlling stake in US film studio Legendary, providing the company with a key anchor in Hollywood.
05 January 2016
China adopts first counter-terrorism lawChina adopted its first counter-terrorism law Sunday: its provisions may tighten media controls and threaten the intellectual property of foreign firms.
Xi endures lonely red-carpet APEC welcome in PhilippinesPhilippine President Benigno Aquino promised to be the "perfect host" to all leaders attending a regional summit, but a long and lonely red carpet welcome walk for China's Xi Jinping betrayed their nations' icy ties.
18 November 2015
China landslide deaths rise to 25The death toll from a landslide triggered by flooding in China has risen to 25, with 12 more people missing.
Geo-economy of Eurasian region discussed at Astana ClubThe first meeting of the Astana club has gathered over 50 experts in economics, politics, international relationships to discuss the geo-economic situation in the Eurasian regio
12 November 2015
True colours: China summit foments Taiwan's green-blue splitThe colours blue and green symbolise the rift between opposing political parties in Taiwan, an entrenched divide that polarises friends and families, with this weekend's historic China summit adding fuel to the fire.
06 November 2015
Beijing using historic Taiwan meet as decoy: analystsBeijing is casting itself as the peacemaker in this weekend's historic summit with Taiwan, but experts say it is at least partly aiming to draw attention away from its aggressive expansionism in the South China Sea.
05 November 2015
Hollande: Chinese support on climate change 'essential'French President Francois Hollande said Monday that Chinese support was "essential" to reaching an effective deal at the forthcoming climate change conference in Paris, as he began a visit to the Asian giant.
02 November 2015
China's Xi promises no 'hard landing' for economyChinese President Xi Jinping promised "no hard landing" for the world's second largest economy despite its slowdown, during a state visit to Britain focused bolstering business and trade ties.
22 October 2015
Pomp and protests as China's Xi meets Queen Elizabeth IIChinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed a glittering state banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in a visit to Britain focused on business deals and stronger trade ties.
21 October 2015
China's Xi Jinping arrives in Britain for state visitChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Britain for a four-day state visit as the government of Prime Minister David Cameron seeks stronger trade ties with the world's second-largest economy.