Jul 21 Chinese, Philippine diplomats reach agreement aiming to end clashes at South China Sea shoal By Jim Gomez, Associated Press China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government said Sunday. Continue reading
Jul 16 China, Philippines establish presidential hotline to bridge disputes over South China Sea By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The agreement came after Chinese and Philippine officials dealing with the territorial disputes held talks in Manila on July 2. Continue reading
Jul 11 China warns NATO not to create 'chaos' in Asia and rejects label of 'enabler' of Russia By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press A China spokesperson accused NATO of interfering in China's internal politics and smearing China's image. Continue reading
Jul 10 Sustainability in clothing industry falters as fast fashion reigns By Tian Macleod Ji, Associated Press Textile recycling efforts are dwarfed by giant brands churning out cheap synthetic garments for a rampant consumer base. … Continue reading
Jun 27 U.S. automakers worried about threat of low-priced Chinese EVs made in Mexico By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press America's auto industry has grown concerned that Chinese carmakers may be preparing to set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules. Continue reading
Jun 27 China says U.S. should 'remove obstacles' to allow scientists of all nations to study lunar samples By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press China's space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang'e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation,… Continue reading
Jun 25 Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth with world's first samples from the far side of the moon By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press Chinese scientists anticipate the returned samples will include 2.5 million-year-old volcanic rock and other material that scientists hope will answer questions about geographic differences on the moon's two sides. Continue reading
Jun 24 Fire spreads through South Korean lithium battery factory, killing 22 workers By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Officials said the fire began Monday after batteries exploded while workers were examining and packaging them on the second floor of the factory in Hwaseong city, just south of Seoul. Continue reading
Jun 21 47 people die in China during historic flooding with more floods expected By Associated Press Heavy rains caused landslides, floods and mudslides that severely damaged eight townships, CCTV said, and the heaviest rains were on Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 17 Chinese vessel collides with Philippine ship in latest South China Sea confrontation By David Rising, Associated Press China has been at odds with many other countries in the Asia-Pacific for years over its sweeping maritime claims, including almost all of the South China Sea. Continue reading