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North Korea Crisis Could ‘get Out of Control’

China's UN ambassador on Monday warned of "disastrous" consequences if world powers fail to find a way to ease tensions...

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China’s Attempt To Launch One of World’s Most Powerful Rockets FAILS

China has announced the launch of a powerful rocket designed to carry communication satellites into orbit has been...

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China Factory Activity Rebounds In June

China's manufacturing activity rebounded last month as new orders and production gathered pace, independent figures...

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US, Japan ‘united’ On Pressuring N. Korea

The United States and Japan are united in their efforts to clamp down on North Korea's "growing threat," as the regime...

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China Heavy-Lift Carrier Rocket Launch Fails

China on Sunday announced the launch of a powerful rocket designed to carry communication satellites into orbit had...

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US Warship Sails Close To S. China Sea Island Occupied By Beijing

An American warship on Sunday sailed close to a disputed island in the South China Sea occupied by Beijing, as part of...

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‘Schoolmaster’ Xi Leaves Hong Kong Smarting

A landmark visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Hong Kong left little doubt that Beijing views the city as a...

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Philippines, US Hold Joint Patrol In Dangerous Waters

US and Philippine warships on Saturday conducted a joint patrol of southern waters known as a hunting ground for local...

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Art and Punchbags In Hong Kong At Colourful Post-Xi Protest

Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters marched through summer rain brandishing colourful art and props in Hong...

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Trump Warns N Korea ‘patience Is Over’

US President Donald Trump says that years of “strategic patience” with North Korea have failed and it is now time...

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Hong Kong Marks 20 Years Since Handover To China

The Chinese president has sworn in the new leader of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, as the territory marks 20 years since its...

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China’s Xi Warns Against ‘impermissible’ Challenges In Hong Kong

China's President Xi Jinping said Saturday Hong Kong was freer than ever before but warned against "impermissible"...

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Hong Kong’s New Leader Carrie Lam

Carrie Lam's swearing-in as Hong Kong's new leader on Saturday marks the culmination of the lifelong civil servant's...

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China Says Hong Kong Handover Agreement ‘no Longer Relevant’

In the midst of celebrations marking 20 years since Britain returned Hong Kong to China, Beijing declared that the...

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China’s First Lady Makes A Splash In Tense Hong Kong Visit

Xi Jinping's every word is being closely watched during his first visit to politically divided Hong Kong as China's...

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China, US Ties Sour Over N.Korea, Taiwan

Relations between China and the United States soured on Friday as Beijing fumed over US arms sales to Taiwan and US...

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New Chinese Border Road Raises ‘security’ Concerns

India condemned a new road that China is building on their Himalayan border on Friday, saying it raises "serious...

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China ‘firmly’ Opposes US Arms Sale To Taiwan

China on Friday condemned a $1.3 billion US arms sale to Taiwan and called on the United States to stop any weapons...

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China Slams US For ‘wrongful’ Sanctions On Chinese Bank

China slammed the United States on Friday for its decision to slap unprecedented sanctions on a Chinese bank accused of...