Dec 25 Beijing sees most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December in more than 70 years By Associated Press A weather observatory in the Chinese capital as of Sunday had recorded more than 300 hours of sub-freezing temperatures since Dec. 11 – the most since records began, in 1951, according to the official newspaper Beijing Daily. Continue reading
Dec 23 Deadly northwestern China earthquake estimated to have cost millions in economic losses By Associated Press The strong earthquake that hit northwest China this week, and killed at least 148 people, has caused economic losses estimated to be worth tens of millions in the agricultural and fisheries industries, state media reported Saturday. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as top military official meets with Beijing By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder held a news briefing on Thursday as top military officials meet with their Chinese counterparts. Continue reading
Dec 20 China's earthquake survivors endure frigid overnight temperatures in temporary shelters By Ng Han Guan, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Chinese media reports said at least 134 people died and more than 900 were injured. Continue reading
Dec 19 An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, killing 127 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. Continue reading
Dec 18 In Hong Kong, national security trial opens for prominent publisher Jimmy Lai By Kanis Leung, Associated Press The 76-year-old Lai was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law enacted following huge protests four years ago. Continue reading
Dec 17 Japan and ASEAN summit focuses on security, economy amid tensions with China By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, at a special summit in Tokyo on Sunday, adopted a joint vision that emphasizes security and economic cooperation while respecting the rule of law, amid growing tensions with China in regional seas. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 6:59 Investigation reveals Chinese seafood caught and processed using forced labor sold in U.S. By John Yang, Zeba Warsi An investigation into Chinese fishing fleets and processing centers has discovered that seafood produced with forced labor is making its way to American dinner tables. That's despite a U.S. ban on imports made by workers from China’s Xinjiang province. That… Continue watching
Dec 10 Philippines says Chinese coast guard used water cannons against its vessels for 2nd day By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The Chinese coast guard targeted Philippine vessels with water cannon blasts Sunday and rammed one of them, causing damage and endangering Filipino crew members off a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said. Continue reading
Dec 07 China, EU meeting exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Chinese President Xi Jinping met Thursday in Beijing with the two European presidents, Ursula von der Leyen from the EU Commission and Charles Michel from the EU Council. Continue reading