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Who are China's next leaders?
On Nov. 15, the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party – the group that rules China presented itself to the world. Here are the bios of the seven men who take the reins of China.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/19
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19 countries that won't be at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
China has warned there would be "consequences" for the nations that supported jailed Chinese dissident, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Liu Xiaobo.
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Who are China's next leaders?
On Nov. 15, the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party – the group that rules China presented itself to the world. Here are the bios of the seven men who take the reins of China.
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Global News Blog
China's response to 2012 Olympics: American physique tough to beatThe US team bagged 104 medals compared to China’s 88, disrupting hopes for what looked at first like it would have been a first-ever blowout for China.
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Consumer Energy Report
Beijing flexes some muscle to protect energy interestsBeijing has boosted its military presence in the energy-rich South China Sea, despite disputed claims by Vietnam.
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Terrorism & Security
As Syrian conflict intensifies, UN prepares to extend its missionToday's assassination of two top government officials in Damascus raises the stakes of Syria's conflict yet again. Will the UN vote to continue its observer mission, or give it more teeth?
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In China, one giant leap for womankind?
Not really. Even as China launched a woman into space, it was condemned for forcing another woman to have a late-term abortion.
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China's first female astronaut: Who is she? (+video)
Liu Yang, a fighter pilot, is slated to become China's first female astronaut to travel into space on Saturday.
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Fighter pilot set to become first Chinese woman in space (+video)
Liu Yang will be part of a three-person crew aboard a Chinese spacecraft set to launch Saturday night. She will become China's first woman in space.
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Terrorism & Security
Philippines feels the economic cost of standing up to ChinaThe South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines is beginning to take its toll on the Philippine economy, which is heavily dependent on Chinese demand for its exports.
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Terrorism & Security
China blames the Philippines for South China Sea disputeChina warned the Philippines that confrontation over a disputed island in the South China Sea could worsen. Beijing has made 'every preparation' to counter Manila's 'provocations.'
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Global News Blog
Jeremy Lin: China and Taiwan compete for claims to NBA starSure, Jeremy Lin was born in California and struggles to speak Mandarin, but China and Taiwan both see themselves in the Knicks basketball star.
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Global News Blog
State of the Union speech, as heard by China, India, France, Israel...State of the Union coverage in the world's newspapers says as much about the specific concerns of other countries as it does about what President Obama actually said.
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China makes record purchase as eurozone puts assets up for sale
China's $3.5 billion investment in Portugal power producer is its largest yet in Europe, and signals willingness to buy assets even as it balks at purchasing bonds from indebted eurozone countries.
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Beyond translation
'Chinglish,' a new play about China, deftly tackles tricky cultural terrain.
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Can China build its own space station? A crucial test looms (VIDEO)
The China space program is set to dock two orbiting spacecraft Wednesday afternoon, moving it one step closer to orbiting a space station early next decade.
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Global News Blog
Good Reads: World reaction to Obama's jobs speechFor Britain's Guardian and Economist, Obama's jobs speech was all about partisan politics. For France's Le Monde, it was about the use of rhetoric and statecraft in guiding a powerful nation through difficult times. For the China Daily, it was all about Joe Biden.
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Terrorism & Security
South China Sea deal eases US-China tensionChina acquiesced to a draft agreement on the South China Sea dispute ahead of Secretary of State Clinton's arrival at an ASEAN summit last night – perhaps to block US 'meddling' in talks.
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Global News Blog
Chinese find story of 'islands for sale' too good to be trueChina put more than 150 desert islands on the market, but eager buyers found more than they bargained for.
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The Daily Reckoning
Coal use points to growthA decreased supply of coal, due to flooding, and an increased demand, from Japanese reconstruction, has caused prices to rise
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China's sympathetic response to Japan's crisis eases tensions
Japan's quake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis have eased China-Japan tensions heartens many, but flash points remain.
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Libya unrest tests China's interests in the Middle East
Beijing's successful evacuation of tens of thousands of Chinese from Libya has highlighted China’s growing role in North Africa and the Middle East.
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The fading remnants of South Korea's traditional buildings
Recent cases of arson highlight the issue of protection of South Korea's historic buildings – and the level of disconnect some see between many Koreans and their cultural heritage.
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Southeast Asia embraces China trade, but how's the relationship? It's complicated.
Lower export barriers are spurring trade and investment from China, but local producers now worry that a flood of cheap Chinese imports will put them out of business.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/19
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19 countries that won't be at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
China has warned there would be "consequences" for the nations that supported jailed Chinese dissident, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Liu Xiaobo.
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China denies any rare earth mineral export embargo
Recent interruptions in exports of rare earth minerals are due to a sharp cut in export quotas announced last July, argue China and rare earths analysts.
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