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March 22, 2019 at 3:17 am

Italian move to join China’s Belt and Road coup for Beijing VIEW

BEIJING (AP) — Despite criticisms, Beijing has been steadily gathering support for its "Belt and Road" initiative, which aims to weave a network of ports,...

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February 23, 2019 at 6:35 pm

Japan scholar and translator Donald Keene has died at 96

TOKYO (AP) — Donald Keene, a longtime Columbia University professor who was a giant in the field of Japanese literature and translation, died Sunday in...

January 4, 2019 at 7:28 pm

Chinese rover powers up devices in pioneering moon mission

BEIJING (AP) — All systems are go as a Chinese spacecraft and rover power up their observation equipment after making a first-ever landing on the...

January 3, 2019 at 8:43 pm

China begins first surface exploration of moon’s far side WATCH

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese space rover explored the lunar terrain on Friday in the world's first mission on the surface of the far side...

In this photo provided Jan. 3, 2019, by China National Space Administration via Xinhua News Agency, the first image of the moon’s far side taken by China’s Chang’e-4 probe. A Chinese spacecraft on Thursday, Jan. 3, made the first-ever landing on the far side of the moon, state media said. The lunar explorer Chang’e 4 touched down at 10:26 a.m., China Central Television said in a brief announcement at the top of its noon news broadcast.(China National Space Administration/Xinhua News Agency via AP) XINTK802 XINTK802

January 2, 2019 at 8:11 pm

China lunar probe sheds light on the ‘dark’ side of the moon WATCH

China is the first country to land on the far side of the moon. The mission of Chang’e 4, which is carrying a rover, includes...

January 1, 2019 at 7:57 pm

China’s leader urges action on unification with Taiwan VIEW

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping, declaring that independence is not an option for Taiwan, urged both sides to reach an early consensus on...

December 20, 2018 at 2:26 am

China blasts US media reports of forced work at Muslim camp WATCH

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government lashed out Thursday at recent U.S. media reports about forced labor of mostly ethnic Muslim detainees in China's far...

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November 25, 2018 at 9:32 am

Dolce&Gabbana fiasco shows importance, risks of China market

BEIJING (AP) — Don't mess with China and its growing cadre of powerful luxury consumers. Dolce&Gabbana learned that lesson the hard way when it faced...

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November 22, 2018 at 2:04 am

Dolce&Gabbana goods pulled in China over alleged insults

BEIJING (AP) — Dolce&Gabbana goods disappeared Thursday from Chinese e-commerce sites as the fallout grew over remarks insulting to China that were apparently made by...

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October 25, 2018 at 2:26 am

Japan’s Abe in China as 2 nations try to mend ties

BEIJING (AP) — It's taken nearly seven years, but a Japanese leader is finally returning to China on an official visit for bilateral talks. Prime...

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