China is still angry over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan despite the remarks of an American admiral. Admiral Robert Willard, the commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, said Tuesday that an arms package announced last week will not shift the balance of power in the Taiwan Strait. He said China will still have a […]
China Rebuffs US Admiral on Taiwan Arms Sale
Posted September 28th, 2011 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
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North Korean PM Sees Market Forces at Work in Shanghai
Posted September 28th, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
North Korea’s prime minister was given a tour of Shanghai Wednesday. It was an opportunity for Choe Yong Rim to see first-hand how the Chinese financial center has been transformed since Beijing opened up its economy to market forces. Mr. Choe and his delegation also held talks with Mayor Han Zheng and other Shanghai officials. […]
Celebrants Mark Confucius’ Birthday After 2,561 Years
Posted September 28th, 2011 at 5:06 am (UTC-5)
Direct descendents of Confucius participated in ceremonies in Beijing Wednesday marking the anniversary of the philosopher’s birth. Scholars and officials also took part in the ceremony, with many dressed in traditional costumes from Confucius’ time more than 2,500 years ago. The ceremony at a 700-year-old temple included ritual offerings and readings from Confucian texts. Among […]
Reports: Jealously Leads to Murder Spree in China
Posted September 28th, 2011 at 2:16 am (UTC-5)
Chinese state media say a fruit vendor has been arrested for killing his wife and eight other people in a fit of jealous rage. The rampage occurred in the northern city of Baotou, when 32-year-old Qin Changcheng killed his wife after accusing her of having a love affair with another man. Police say Qin went […]
Wary Riders Return to Shanghai Subway
Posted September 28th, 2011 at 1:00 am (UTC-5)
Nervous commuters returned to Shanghai’s subway system Wednesday, one day after a wreck that sent more than 270 people to hospitals. Transport officials in the Chinese city say a panel has been set up to thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident, and that outside experts will be consulted. They blamed the rear-end crash on […]
US Urges China to Protect Tibetan Monks
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 8:25 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has expressed concern about reports that two monks at a monastery in western China set themselves on fire to protest Chinese government policy there. A spokeswoman for the State Department, Victoria Nuland, Tuesday urged the Chinese government to respect the rights of Tibetans and to address policies that have created tension in […]
Pakistan Pledges to Attack Anti-China Militants
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 5:58 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan has pledged to crack down on Uighur militants who use Pakistan’s tribal regions for training and launching attacks inside China. Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik made the assurances Tuesday during a meeting with Chinese Public Security Minister Meng Jianzhu, who concluded a two-day visit to Pakistan. Meng’s talks with high-level Pakistani officials focused on […]
US Commander: China Holds Advantage in Taiwan Strait
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 2:08 pm (UTC-5)
The man in charge of U.S. forces in the Pacific says new arms sales to Taiwan will not shift the balance of power in the Taiwan Strait. Admiral Robert Willard told reporters Tuesday that China retains a military advantage despite Washington’s $5.85 billion deal to upgrade Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets. Willard told a […]
More than 270 Injured in China Subway Crash
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 1:05 pm (UTC-5)
China says two subway trains have crashed at a station in Shanghai, injuring more than 270 passengers. The official Xinhua news agency said a train slammed into the back of another after a mid-afternoon signal equipment failure at a station. The report said most of the injured sustained bone fractures and head trauma, and said […]
Pakistan Pledges to Attack Anti-China Militants
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 12:43 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan has promised a visiting Chinese official that it will crack down on Chinese Muslim separatists who use Pakistani territory as a base for attacks in neighboring China. Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik made the pledge Tuesday to China’s public security minister, Meng Jianzhu. Malik said enemies of China such ethnic Uzbek separatists and the […]
