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Twenty-one injured in east China magnitude 5.5 earthquake

Recasts, adds details throughoutAug 5 (Reuters) - Twenty-one people were injured and 126 buildings collapsed after an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the eastern Chinese province of Shandong on Sunday,…

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China curbs exports of drone equipment amid U.S. tech tension

BEIJING (Reuters) - China announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment, saying it wanted to safeguard "national security and interests" amid escalating tension with the United States over…

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What caused the record rainfall in Beijing and northern China?

By Ethan Wang and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) - Extreme rain battered Beijing, Tianjin and the province of Hebei in the wake of Typhoon Doksuri in late July, causing widespread…

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China looks to limit children to two hours a day on their phones

By Josh YeHong Kong, Aug 2 (Reuters) - China's cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday children under the age of 18 should be limited to a maximum of two hours a…

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Maximum precipitation during recent rainfall in Beijing was a 140-yr high

BEIJING, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The maximum precipitation recorded during the rainfall in the Chinese capital of Beijing between 8 p.m. (1200 GMT) Saturday and 7 a.m. Wednesday was a…

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Typhoon Doksuri: Thousands flee homes as rain lashes China’s capital

By Liz Lee and Ethan Wang BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Beijing as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri dumped…

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A familiar face for the US as China’s Wang returns as foreign minister

By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - China's decision to reappoint its top diplomat Wang Yi as foreign minister one month after former rising star Qin Gang disappeared…

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China hopes France can help take heat out of relations with EU

By Joe Cash BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) - China hopes France can "stabilise the tone" of EU-China relations, vice-premier He Lifeng told his French counterpart in Beijing on Saturday, as…

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Foreign ships, aircraft in East and South China Seas escalating tensions – China’s defence ministry

BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) - The frequent dispatch of ships and aircraft by certain unnamed countries to "show off their military force for self-interest" has raised tensions in the East…

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China’s Wang Yi makes first statement after reappointment as foreign minister

BEIJING, July 28 (Reuters) - China's Wang Yi has made his first comments on Friday since his reappointment as foreign minister, promising to deepen partnerships and safeguard sovereignty in a…

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China replaces foreign minister Qin after brief stint and weeks of speculation

China removed Foreign Minister Qin Gang from his post on Tuesday after a one-month absence from public duties, replacing him with his predecessor Wang Yi, state media said, after weeks…

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China to step up policy adjustments amid tortuous recovery

China's top leaders pledged on Monday to step up policy support for the economy amid a tortuous post-COVID recovery, focusing on boosting domestic demand, signalling more stimulus steps. The world's…

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Chinese cities brace for floods as heat scorches inland regions

By Ryan Woo and Liz Lee BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) - Beijing and other cities braced for severe flooding on Friday as summer storms rolled across many parts of China,…

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US envoy Kerry says climate cooperation could redefine US-China ties

China and the United States could use climate cooperation to redefine their troubled relationship and lead the way in tackling global warming, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told senior Chinese…

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China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records

BEIJING, July 17 (Reuters) - A remote township in China's arid northwest endured temperatures of more than 52 Celsius (126 Fahrenheit) on Sunday, state media reported, setting a record for…

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China flexes military muscles ahead of Taiwan’s war games

By Yimou Lee and Roger Tung TAIPEI (Reuters) - China's military has been flexing its muscles this week around Taiwan practicing joint force operations far out at sea, ahead of…

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China’s exports fall most in three years as global economy falters

By Joe Cash and Ellen Zhang BEIJING, July 13 (Reuters) - China's exports fell last month at their fastest pace since the onset three years ago of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

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China aims to sap Taiwan morale with ‘escape plan’ misinformation – sources

China has launched a misinformation campaign that includes news reports Taiwan's president has an "escape plan" in the event of a Chinese invasion, aiming to sap morale as Beijing presses…

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US set to restrict China’s access to cloud computing

The Biden administration is preparing to restrict Chinese companies' access to U.S. cloud-computing services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the situation. The new rule,…

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China’s deadly weather from heat to hailstorms take its toll

BEIJING, July 3 (Reuters) - Torrential rain triggered flash floods in northern China killing one person and sweeping away two, state media reported on Monday, the latest victims of weeks…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Rongcheng, China

A photo taken with a drone shows fishermen harvesting kelp in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province. Via EPA-EFE/XINHUA / Li Xinjun

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China will take steps to boost demand, accelerate green transition – Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday said China will take steps to boost demand, invigorate markets, promote development while accelerating the green transition and opening "high level" parts of its economy to…

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Russian diplomat flies to Beijing as Putin faces challenge to his power

BEIJING, June 25 (Reuters) - Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko flew to Beijing for talks with China on "international" issues, amid a major challenge by Russian mercenaries to President…

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US intelligence report says no direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab

By Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence agencies found no direct evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic stemmed from an incident at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology, a report declassified said.…

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Beijing sizzles with hot weather alert at highest level

By Ryan Woo and Casey Hall BEIJING, June 23 (Reuters) - Beijing upgraded its hot weather warning on Friday to "red", the highest in its colour-coded alert system, as many…

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UPDATED: Beijing breaches 40 degrees Celsius for first time in 9 years

BEIJING, June 22 (Reuters) - The temperature in Beijing soared above 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday for the first time since 2014 as the Chinese capital warned of blistering hot…

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EU starts debate on economic security with eye on China

The European Union executive on Tuesday launched its bid to convince the bloc's 27 member states to agree to stronger controls on exports and outflows of technologies that could be…

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Xi, Blinken agree to stabilize US-China relations in Beijing talks

China and the United States agreed on Monday to stabilize their intense rivalry so it doesn't veer into conflict but failed to produce any major breakthrough during a rare visit…

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China takes next step in currency globalization

By Samuel Shen and Georgina Lee SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, (Reuters) - China's gradual internationalisation of its currency will shift to its next leg on Monday when about two dozen Chinese companies…

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China calls European Parliament’s Hong Kong resolutions ‘publicity stunt’

By Farah Master HONG KONG, June 16 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong said resolutions passed by the European Parliament on Thursday related to the Chinese…

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Chinese cities break heat records, stressing electricity grid

BEIJING, June 16 (Reuters) - Several cities in northern China broke heat records for June this week, with soaring temperatures straining the country's electricity supplies and leading authorities to hold…

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Alibaba aims to expand local business in Europe, president says

Alibaba Group will make Europe top priority as it focuses on building local businesses and online platforms outside China, the president of the e-commerce giant said on Thursday. "What we…

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Heavy rain drenches southwest China, some cities flooded

BEIJING, June 9 (Reuters) - Non-stop heavy rain lashed parts of southwest China on Friday, triggering floods in some cities, engulfing roads and partially submerging buildings. A particularly harsh first…

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China, Russia launch joint air patrol, alarms South Korea

BEIJING (Reuters) - China and Russia conducted a joint air patrol on Tuesday over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea for a sixth time since 2019, prompting neighbouring…

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Newly approved US flights by Chinese airlines avoid Russian airspace

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chinese airlines are avoiding flying over Russian airspace in newly approved flights to and from the United States, according to flight tracking website FlightAware…

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China objects to NATO labelling it a “threat”

SHANGHAI, June 3 (Reuters) - China "strongly opposes" NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China's embassy to Norway said on Saturday, referring to remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg…

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Southern China swelters, power grids struggle under ‘relentless’ heatwaves

Hot weather arrives sooner than normal in southern China Temperatures to be 1-2 degrees higher than year ago in June - official High temperatures spur demand for air-conditioning, test power…

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China will launch Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station on May 30

BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - China will send three astronauts to its now fully operational space station on Tuesday as part of a crew rotation, in the fifth manned mission…

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Russia, China sign economic pacts despite Western criticism

By Andrew Hayley BEIJING (Reuters) - Russia's prime minister signed a set of agreements with China on Wednesday during a trip to Beijing, describing bilateral ties at an unprecedented high,…

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China’s Xi unveils grand development plan for Central Asia

By Andrew Hayley XIAN, China (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday unveiled a grand plan for Central Asia's development, from building infrastructure to boosting trade, taking on a…

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Central Asia forges ties with China as Xi touts ‘enduring’ friendship

By Andrew Hayley XIAN, China, May 18 (Reuters) - Central Asian heads of state converged in China's historic city of Xian on Thursday for one-on-ones with Chinese leader Xi Jinping…

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U.S., China look to move beyond balloon incident to stabilize ties

By Steve Holland, Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's national security adviser met China's top diplomat this week and both sides recognized the need to…

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China’s fresh COVID wave raises concern

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE, May 10 (Reuters) - A fresh wave of COVID-19 is spreading through China as people return from public holiday travel, reaching trading floors and raising concern of an impact…

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EU’s China envoy says consultancy crackdown, anti-spy law worrying for business

The European Union's ambassador to China said on Tuesday that a broadening of Beijing's anti-espionage law and investigations into consultancies operating there were concerning and could hurt efforts to open…

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UPDATED: China and U.S. see need to stabilise relations

BEIJING, May 8 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Monday it is imperative to stabilise Sino-U.S. relations after a series of "erroneous words and deeds" threw ties…

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Mystery Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth after 276 days

BEIJING, May 8 (Reuters) - An experimental Chinese spacecraft returned to Earth on Monday after staying in orbit for 276 days, China's state media reported, completing a landmark mission to…

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China’s aircraft carriers play ‘theatrical’ role but pose little threat yet

By Greg Torode, Eduardo Baptista and Tim Kelly HONG KONG (Reuters) - When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as…

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COVID global emergency over but risks remain, says China health official

SHENZHEN, China, May 6 (Reuters) - While the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to the global emergency status for COVID-19, the virus remains harmful and China will…

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UK warns China secrecy over military expansion risks ‘tragic miscalculation’

British foreign minister James Cleverly will urge China to be more open about the reasons behind what he called the biggest military build-up in peacetime history and said secrecy could…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Wuxi, China

A photo taken with a drone during a press tour shows people walking past a giant statue of Charlie Chaplin at the Wuxi Studios, nicknamed Chinawood Studios, in Wuxi, China.…

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China’s cooperation with Europe ‘unlimited’ as with Russia – Chinese envoy

BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - China's cooperation with Europe and other nations is "endless" just as its ties with Russia are "unlimited", China's envoy to the European Union said, giving…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Hohhot, China

An aerial view of the scenery along a section of the Yellow River in Togtoh County of Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 1. Photo: EPA-EFE/XINHUA / Wang Kaiyan

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Carriers and precision attacks: The takeaways from China’s latest Taiwan drills

By Yew Lun Tian and Yimou Lee BEIJING/TAIPEI, (Reuters) - China's latest military drills near Taiwan show it is serious about being able to cut off the democratically ruled island…

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China’s foreign minister: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China

SHANGHAI, April 21 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Friday that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China, and that it is right and proper…

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China’s CCTV slams Western hype of its population decline

HONG KONG, April 20 (Reuters) - Western media reports on China's population being overtaken by India deliberately ignores China's development, using the topic to "bad mouth" it and advocate decoupling,…

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New box jellyfish species found in Hong Kong’s waters

HONG KONG, April 19 (Reuters) - A Hong Kong university team said it has discovered a new species of box jellyfish in the city's Mai Po Nature Reserve, the first…

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Photo Story: Fire in Beijing hospital kills at least 21

A view of broken windows and burned air conditioners following a fire at the Changfeng Hospital in Beijing, China, 19 April 2023. At least 21 people died following a fire…

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