Xi says Party will keep economic growth on track 

Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday sought to reassure regional economic and political leaders that his government will keep the world’s No. 2 economy growing. In a speech to a business conference

Obama calls on Beijing to halt land reclamation 

President Barack Obama called on China to halt land reclamation and construction in the disputed South China Sea in his latest show of support for Southeast Asian nations unnerved by

Basic draw | China World Cup hopes damaged in Hong Kong 

China’s hopes of reaching the 2018 World Cup were dealt a huge blow yesterday as it was held to a 0-0 draw in Hong Kong in a tense Group C encounter. The result means

Official hopes East Asia summits not to focus on maritime disputes

The leaders’ meetings, including the 18th leaders’ meeting between China and the ASEAN; the 18th ASEAN-China, Japan and Republic of Korea leaders’ meeting; and the 10th East Asia Summit, should

Thailand believed to have deported 2 mainland activists

The U.N. refugee agency criticized Thailand yesterday for deporting two refugees who were about to be resettled in a third country. Rights groups identified the two as Chinese pro-democracy activists. The

In signal to Beijing, Obama to give 2 ships to Philippines

With a towering warship behind him, President Barack Obama announced yesterday that the U.S. will hand over two ships to the Philippine Navy to boost its maritime security capabilities, in

APEC | Sino-US rivalry, Paris attack in spotlight at Manila summit

Tensions with China and the Paris attacks could upstage trade issues at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, being held under extra-heavy security in the Philippine capital this week. President Barack Obama and

Climate Change | Coal not going away anytime soon despite renewables push

Coal: Can’t live with it and can’t live without it — at least not yet. It is the biggest source of heat-trapping greenhouse gases that negotiators around the world hope to

South China Sea | Beijing spooks neighbors with lighthouses

Lighthouses have for centuries guided the world’s seafarers, preventing ships from striking rocks and reefs and helping fishermen find their way home. In the disputed South China Sea, they may

Taiwan | In US, presidency candidate criticizes rival on mainland relations

The ruling party candidate in Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election hinted Friday that there’s an increased risk of war with China if his main opponent wins. Eric Chu’s remarks in a Washington Times commentary,

Briefs | Chinese national slightly injured in Paris attacks: embassy

A Chinese national was slightly injured in the Paris attacks Friday night, the Chinese Embassy in France confirmed yesterday to Xinhua. After verification with the French authorities, “we confirmed there

Climate Change | Mainland gray smog has a blue lining: Air improves this year 

Lawyer Wu Congsi has asthma and keeps air purifiers whirring away in his office, home and car to counter Beijing’s hazardous smog. He prefers to stay inside unless the sky

Amnesty: Use of torture uncurbed by legal reform 

His arms were forcibly bent backward behind the back of a chair, and his wrists were so tightly cuffed that his hands grew swollen. For 99 days in police detention, Beijing-based

Mainland auto sales grow at year’s strongest rate after tax cut

Purchases of sedans, SUVs and minivans in the biggest market by number of vehicles sold rose 13.3 percent to 1.9 million, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. That was up from

Factory growth weakens, retail sales stay strong

China’s factory output and investment weakened in October while retail sales growth edged up, suggesting economic growth has stabilized but has yet to revive despite repeated interest rate cuts and other

Alibaba smashes Singles’ Day sales record in half the time

  It only took Jack Ma half the time yesterday to sell the same amount of stuff as he did a year ago with his online channels. Transactions through Alibaba Group Holding

Corruption | Anti-graft agency targets deputy Beijing party boss

A Communist Party official in Beijing and a deputy mayor of Shanghai have joined the rapidly growing list of prominent political figures ensnared in an anti-corruption crackdown. The ruling party’s anti-graft

Beijing to Philippines: No sea feud talk at APEC summit

China’s top diplomat asked the Philippines yesterday not to raise contentious issues — an obvious reference to the Asian neighbors’ territorial spats — in an annual economic summit of Asia-Pacific

International crime | 254 telephone scammers sent back to mainland

A total of 254 Chinese citizens arrested in Cambodia and Indonesia for running telephone and Internet scams targeting Chinese victims were repatriated yesterday to face charges in China, the Public

Inflation eases, leaves room for stimulus

China’s inflation eased in October, leaving room for Beijing to stimulate its slowing economy if necessary. Consumer prices rose 1.3 percent over a year earlier, down from September’s 1.6 percent, government

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