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China's aircraft carrier succeeds in maiden sea trials
China says the maiden sea trial of the country's refitted aircraft carrier has attained its objectives. National Defense Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun said at a press briefing on Wednesday that the carrier has returned to the shipyard, and all systems were operating as normal.
-English.xinhuanet.com
China slows train speeds, cuts ticket prices in wake of accident
China started to implement a new operation plan for all bullet trains across the country on Sunday, rescheduling trains to run at slower speeds over safety concerns.
-English.xinhuanet.com
Chinese civil rights under new threat
A proposed change in the Chinese criminal code that would allow authorities to detain suspects for up to six months in a secret location is a dangerous step backwards for the country, activists said.
-The Sydney Morning Herald
China, Taiwan buy influence with secret payments to Nauru politicians
POLITICIANS in the tiny island state of Nauru, the federal Coalition's preferred location for processing asylum seekers, have received massive secret payments as diplomatic rivals Taiwan and China compete for influence across the South Pacific.
-The Sydney Morning Herald
China Cosco Reaches Agreements on 18 Ships After Disputes Over Payments
China Cosco Holdings Co., the state- controlled sea-cargo group that had ships seized in payment disputes, said it reached agreements with shipowners covering 18 vessels.
-Bloomberg
China’s Biggest Banks Post Record First-Half Profits as BofA, RBS Stumble
China’s five biggest banks posted first-half profits that surpassed the total of their 14 largest U.S. and European rivals, highlighting the Asian nation’s financial power as other economies falter.
-Bloomberg
China still focused on Taiwan, Pentagon report finds
As China continues rapidly modernizing its military, the country’s leaders are still largely focusing their efforts on Taiwan, according to a Pentagon report released on Wednesday.
-Washington Post
China’s denials about cyberattacks undermined by video clip
Viewers of China Central Television got an unusual glimpse last month of that nation’s cyber-weaponry: A video clip showed a military computer program on which an unseen user selects a “target” — in this case, a Falun Gong Web site based in Alabama — and hits a button labeled “attack.”
-Washington Post
Pentagon releases report on China's military
The U.S. Department of Defense on Wednesday unveiled its annual report on China's military, recognizing and welcoming China's contribution to international safety and security, while still overlooking the country's peaceful defense policy.
-English.xinhuanet.com
Chinese vice premier vows closer links with Armenia
Vice Premier Li Keqiang vowed on Wednesday to improve China's relations with Armenia and boost bilateral ties.
-English.xinhuanet.com
Trade balance possible next year
China may achieve a trade balance next year, as weakening demand from the US and the EU will hit exports while imports are set to grow, an official from the country's top think tank said.
-China Daily
China to foster Internet development in four areas
China, which has the world's largest Internet user population, plans to boost the development of its Internet sector in four areas and make it an impetus in transforming economic growth mode and in optimizing industrial structure, a senior official said Tuesday.
-English.xinhuanet.com
China hits tech milestone: PC shipments pass US
China has passed an important technological milestone against the United States: It became the world's biggest consumer of PCs in the second quarter.
-The Sydney Morning Herald
Israel & China to Improve Military Ties to Tackle “Threats & Challenges”
The Chief of the General Staff of China’s People’s Liberation Army, Chen Bingde, has met his Israeli counterpart Benny Gantz and Defense Minister Ehud Barak in Tel Aviv.
-The European Union Times
China-Philippines relations to develop through presidential visit
China said on Monday that the upcoming visit by Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III is believed to promote the further development of bilateral relations.
-English.xinhuanet.com
US team doesn't let brawl cancel trip
An 11-day goodwill trip to China by the Georgetown University Hoyas men's basketball team is continuing despite a brawl with a Chinese professional team during an exhibition game on Thursday night in Beijing.
-ChinaDaily
President Hu calls for training of high-calibre officials
President Hu Jintao has called for training officials who have the ability to promote scientific development and social harmony, according to the preface of a newly-published government training manual.
-English.xinhuanet.com
China hits hip pocket in a blitz on divorce
With divorce rates soaring and widespread worries about a culture of materialism, the Chinese government is now trying to stop women marrying for money.
-The Sydney Morning Herald
A new test for bilateral ties
China and U.S. can break traditional cycle of conflict between two powers if they establish a partnership on mutual respect.
-English.xinhuanet.com
China - AN ARMY OF ONE CHILD
China's military is unique in many ways, but one of its most bizarre features is this demographic: More than 80 percent of current combat troops were born to one-child families, according to a study by Senior Col. Liu Mingfu of China’s National Defense University.
-Washington Times
Georgetown, China basketball coaches and players meet a day after on-court brawl
BEIJING — Members of Georgetown University’s basketball team held a make-up session with the Chinese military team, the Bayi Rockets, one day after their chair-throwing, on-court brawl led to an abrupt end to their “friendly” exhibition game and prompted an online outpouring of disgust by Chinese fans.
-Washington Post
Georgetown, Chinese Basketball Teams Brawl
A basketball exhibition game between Georgetown University and China’s Bayi Rockets in Beijing ended after a melee between the two squads.
-Bloomberg
Common touch rattles China
BEIJING: The word on the street, whether in Washington or Beijing, is that the United States is on the decline and China is on the ascent. But it has taken nothing more than a cup of coffee and a backpack to show that US officials can still evoke awe, respect and envy among Chinese, even if unwittingly.
-The Sydney Morning Herald
A 'moral' spring in India and China
India and China compete at many levels, from sports to GDP growth. But in recent weeks, the world’s two most populous nations have also been forced to show their own people that they can curb the pervasive corruption that so corrodes their societies.
- The Christian Science Monitor
China eyes closer aerospace cooperation with Russia
China is keen to deepen cooperation with Russia in the aerospace sector, especially in manned space flight and deep space exploration programs, a Chinese aerospace entrepreneur said Tuesday.
-English.xinhuanet.com
China successfully launches maritime satellite
Long March-4B rocket carrying orbiter Haiyang-2 lifts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 16, 2011.
-English.xinhuanet.com
All of China's senior citizens to get pension insurance by 2015
BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's urban and rural senior citizens will all enjoy pension insurance by 2015, according to a statement issued Wednesday after an executive meeting of the State Council, or the Cabinet.
-English.xinhuanet.com
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