China’s premier visited with earthquake victims Saturday in southwest China. Wen Jiabao arrived in the impoverished region late Friday, hours after back-to-back tremors killed at least 80 people and injured more than 700. Chinese state media warned the death toll from the earthquakes could rise because impassable roads and downed communications have made collecting information […]
Chinese Premier Visits Earthquake Zone
Posted September 8th, 2012 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
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APEC Leaders Meet in Russia
Posted September 8th, 2012 at 12:35 am (UTC-5)
China has pledged to boost its domestic growth to help counter obstacles hindering a global recovery. Chinese President Hu Jintao made the promise Saturday at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vladivostok. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Russia have signed an agreement at the summit to enhance U.S. – Russia scientific cooperation in the Antarctic. […]
Earthquake Kills 80 in Southwest China
Posted September 7th, 2012 at 9:35 pm (UTC-5)
Chinese state media say the death toll from a series of earthquakes in southwestern China has risen to at least 80, and more than 700 others are injured. The official Xinhua news agency says the 5.7-magnitude quake and several subsequent tremors hit Yunnan and Guizhou provinces Friday. At least 16 aftershocks have been reported. Television […]
Putin: Russia to Be Trade Bridge Between Continents
Posted September 7th, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region that Russia wants to provide a bridge between Asia and Europe to improve regional trade. Mr. Putin spoke Friday in Vladivostok — site of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. He said Russia wants to improve its transport infrastructure to connect the regions. […]
Earthquake Kills 64 in Southwest China
Posted September 7th, 2012 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
Chinese state media say the death toll from a series of earthquakes in southwestern China has risen to at least 64, and scores of others are injured. The official Xinhua news agency says the 5.7-magnitude quake and several subsequent tremors hit Yunnan and Guizhou provinces Friday. At least 16 aftershocks have been reported. Television footage […]
Clinton Arrives in Russia for APEC Summit
Posted September 7th, 2012 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary has arrived in Russia for a meeting of Asia-Pacific leaders, while a Chinese state newspaper is warning Washington not to use the annual economic summit to focus on political differences. Clinton arrived Friday in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok after wrapping up her six-nation tour of Asia that […]
Burmese Lawmakers Approve Foreign Investment Law
Posted September 7th, 2012 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
The Burmese parliament has passed a long-awaited foreign investment law that it hopes will lead to a flood of investment in the long-isolated state. The new law allows foreign investors to own up to a 50 percent stake in joint ventures with Burmese business partners. Lawmakers dropped a previous plan requiring a minimum investment of […]
Japan-China Meetings Not Likely at APEC Summit
Posted September 7th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says he will not likely meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao on the sidelines of this week’s Asia-Pacific forum in Russia, during a heightened territorial dispute between the countries. But Tokyo officials say informal discussions may be held when both leaders attend the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the […]
Earthquake Kills 43, Damages 40,000 Homes in Southwest China
Posted September 7th, 2012 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
Chinese state media say a series of earthquakes in southwestern China has killed at least 43 people and injured scores of others. The official Xinhua news agency says the 5.7-magnitude quake and several subsequent tremors hit Yunnan and Guizhou provinces Friday, damaging about 40,000 homes in the area. At least 16 aftershocks have been reported. […]
Earthquake Kills 24, Damages 20,000 Homes in Southwest China
Posted September 7th, 2012 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
Chinese state media say an earthquake in southwestern China has killed at least 24 people and injured 150 others. The official Xinhua news agency says the 5.7-magnitude quake and several subsequent tremors hit Yunnan and Guizhou provinces Friday, damaging more than 20,000 homes in the area. At least 16 aftershocks have been reported. Television footage […]
