China is defending its censorship of the Internet and suggesting U.S. objections to the practice amount to interference in China’s internal affairs. The United States had asked for an explanation why China blocks American companies from providing their services to Chinese customers over the Internet. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Jiang Yu did not respond directly to […]
China Defends Internet Censorship Against US Trade Query
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
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China Demands Philippines release Seized Trawlers
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
China is demanding that the Philippines release fishing boats it said were seized by the Philippine navy after a collision in a disputed area of the South China Sea. The demand Thursday comes one day after the Philippines issued a formal apology for the incident. Manila called the collision near the Spratly islands an accident […]
Taiwan President Offers Referendum on China Treaty Proposal
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 3:05 am (UTC-5)
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou is offering reassurances that he will not pursue a peace treaty with China unless it is the clearly expressed will of Taiwan’s people. Mr. Ma said Thursday he is prepared to put the issue to the public in a referendum before pursuing a treaty, an idea he first made public on […]
US Renews Call on China to Respect Tibetans
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 7:40 pm (UTC-5)
The United States has renewed its call on the Chinese Government to respect the rights of Tibetans and all other Chinese citizens who peacefully express their desire for internationally recognized freedoms. The State Department urged Beijing Wednesday to resolve the underlying grievances of China’s Tibetan population, which have led to recent self-immolations of Buddhist monks. […]
U.S. Pressures China On Trade, Internet
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 6:20 pm (UTC-5)
The United States is putting new pressure on China regarding its trade practices and Internet restrictions. Major U.S. solar manufactures asked the Obama administration Wednesday to impose duties on Chinese solar imports, saying the country’s under-priced goods are hurting their business. The petition filed with the U.S. Commerce Department alleges that the Chinese government aids […]
Philippine Navy Apologizes to China After Boat Collision
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 9:50 am (UTC-5)
The Philippine navy has apologized to China after the Philippines says one of its warships accidentally hit a Chinese fishing boat in disputed waters in the South China Sea. Defense Department spokesman Zosimo Paredes said Wednesday the apology was sent to China’s embassy in Manila. Paredes said the Philippine ship was on patrol Tuesday near […]
China Blasts Dalai Lama Over Self-Immolations
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
China is accusing the Dalai Lama of encouraging the self-immolation of Buddhist monks, an action it describes as terrorism in disguise. At a regular briefing Wednesday, foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu condemned the wave of immolations, which has seen nine Tibetan Buddhists burn themselves to death since March. The latest was a Buddhist nun who […]
China’s Li Keqiang to Visit South Korea Next Week
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Officials say Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang will make back-to-back visits to North and South Korea next week. North Korea’s official KCNA news agency said Li will arrive in Pyongyang Sunday for a three-day visit. It did not offer details of an agenda for Li, who is widely expected to succeed Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao […]
China’s Li Keqiang to Visit South Korea Next Week
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 3:30 am (UTC-5)
Officials say Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang will travel to Seoul next week on his first visit to South Korea since taking office in 2008. South Korea’s foreign ministry said Li will arrive October 26 for a two-day visit. The vice premier is widely expected to succeed Premier Wen Jiabao after a ruling party congress […]
Report: Chinese Rail Projects Short of Cash
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
Chinese state media say some railroad construction projects are running out money due to the government’s tighter lending policies. The China Daily newspaper Wednesday quotes Wang Mengshu, the deputy chief engineer at China Railway Tunnel Group, as saying millions of migrant workers have not been paid for months, and at least 10,000 kilometers of projects […]
