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China expands ban on waste imports
Environment
November 19, 2018
China expands ban on waste imports
China will expand its ban on imports of solid waste, local media reported Monday, almost a year after its…
Hong Kong democracy leaders plead not guilty in Umbrella Movement trial
World
November 19, 2018
Hong Kong democracy leaders plead not guilty in Umbrella Movement trial
Three leading Hong Kong democracy campaigners pleaded not guilty on Monday to public nuisance charges over their involvement in massive…
Timeline for massive China-backed trade deal slips
Business
November 13, 2018
Timeline for massive China-backed trade deal slips
The completion of the world’s largest trade deal — backed by Beijing and excluding the United States — has…
Poop in hand, Bill Gates backs China’s toilet revolution
Life & Style
November 6, 2018
Poop in hand, Bill Gates backs China’s toilet revolution
As one of the world’s richest men and most active philanthropists, Bill Gates usually has his hands full. Just not…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro gives China electric shock
World
November 5, 2018
Brazil’s Bolsonaro gives China electric shock
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) – Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro threatens to short-circuit China’s energy plans. Beijing-backed energy companies hope to invest…
Trade war, spy claims cloud horizon for China airshow
World
November 4, 2018
Trade war, spy claims cloud horizon for China airshow
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – Trade frictions with the United States and accusations of industrial espionage are set to cast a cloud…
New Caledonia votes on independence from France
World
November 4, 2018
New Caledonia votes on independence from France
The French Pacific islands of New Caledonia were voting Sunday on whether to become an independent nation, in a…
With eye on aid, Pakistan PM meets Chinese counterpart
Middle East
November 3, 2018
With eye on aid, Pakistan PM meets Chinese counterpart
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang in Beijing Saturday, as he seeks aid…
China says military will act ‘at any cost’ to prevent Taiwan split
World
October 29, 2018
China says military will act ‘at any cost’ to prevent Taiwan split
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s military will take action “at any cost” to foil any attempt to separate the self-ruled island…
China denounces Pompeo’s ‘malicious’ Latam comments amid influence battle
World
October 22, 2018
China denounces Pompeo’s ‘malicious’ Latam comments amid influence battle
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese state media sharply criticized U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday after he made comments…