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Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death
While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
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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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China's leadership shakeup: Bo Xilai and 4 other names to watch
Five names to keep an eye on as China prepares for a once-in-a-decade leadership change.
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China's Vice President Xi is in town: what 6 international newspapers say
Chinese Vice President and presumed leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping is visiting the United States this week. From the increased US militarization of the Asia-Pacific region to China’s human rights record, newspapers across the globe are chiming in with their opinions and expectations for this high-profile visit. Here are a sample of six:
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China-Pakistan deal raises fears of nuclear proliferation
China’s plan to build two nuclear reactors in Pakistan has prompted concern about nuclear proliferation. The two nations may aim to counter mutual rival India, which signed a nuclear deal with the US last year.
07/01/2010 03:50 pm -
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Thirty-seven killed, 500 hurt in new wave of Kyrgyz violence
The intensity of the conflict appears to have taken authorities by surprise and has thrown the fragile interim government's prospects for survival into doubt.
06/11/2010 12:25 pm -
Terrorism & Security US concerned about China's military investments
Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he is worried by Beijing's 'heavy investments' in the sea and air capabilities of the China military and its rejection of military contacts with the US.
06/10/2010 09:12 am -
China leans toward South Korea's view of Cheonan warship sinking
Is China leaning toward supporting sanctions against North Korea? China’s Premier Wen Jiabao discussed with South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak the evidence of the Cheonan warship sinking. Japan, China, and South Korea meet this weekend.
05/28/2010 11:07 am -
Hillary Clinton in China: a juggling act over North Korea, Iran
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has a dual task – keep China on board for tougher sanctions against Iran and coax it into going along with an international condemnation of North Korea over the Cheonan warship incident.
05/24/2010 03:42 pm -
Europe's debt woes weigh on stock markets again
European stock markets fell again and the American stock market opened lower over European worries on Monday.
05/24/2010 11:09 am -
Chinese leader decries speechifying - in long-winded speech
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping urged fellow members of the ruling Communist party to end the tradition of giving long-winded speeches – though his address failed to follow his own advice.
05/17/2010 11:08 am -
Iran sanctions: Which way will China go?
As the UN considers whether to impose more sanctions on Iran for its nuclear plans, China is a key player. China gets 11 percent of its oil from Iran, and sees a double standard in the US position toward Iran's nuclear program.
05/13/2010 12:29 pm -
Another gruesome school attack hits China
A man in northwest China killed seven kindergartners and two teachers Wednesday, in the sixth school attack since March.
05/12/2010 09:50 am -
For the first time, Western troops march on Red Square
Russia's Victory Day, the country's most important secular holiday, was marked by an unusual emphasis on international cooperation as American, French, and British troops commemorated the the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany by marching across Red Square for the first time ever.
05/10/2010 03:06 pm -
Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market?
Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world's two largest auto markets. Advocates disagree.
05/10/2010 10:49 am -
Global News Blog Russia's Red Square parade includes NATO countries for first time
This year's Red Square parade - which included soldiers from four NATO countries, including the US - was the most elaborate since the collapse of the Soviet Union almost 20 years ago.
05/09/2010 02:20 pm -
North Korea's Kim Jong-il visits China with hat in hand, and a threat
North Korea’s need for aid may have prompted Kim Jong-il's visit to China. But the isolated nation has leverage over its powerful ally: instability next door if China says no.
05/06/2010 10:11 am -
Iran, Russia, China beat a path to Latin America's door
Recent visits to Latin America by China's Hu Jintao and Russia'a Dmitry Medvedev underscore how sometime US rivals are competing for business and geopolitical influence in the US's backyard.
04/23/2010 02:26 pm -
China earthquake: day of mourning
Beijing set Wednesday as a day of mourning over the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in China's western Qinghai Province last week. It is taking a very proactive stance in dealing with the aftermath of the disaster, which killed more than 2,000 people.
04/20/2010 11:16 am -
Hu visit aims to boost confidence in China quake relief
In his visit to China’s quake zone Sunday, President Hu Jintao hugged children and promised new schools and homes.
04/19/2010 11:08 am -
In Brazil, Hu Jintao aims for bigger piece of Latin America trade
A meeting between Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and China's President Hu Jintao is expected to strengthen the two nations' growing economic ties. China already trumps the US as Brazil's top trading partner.
04/15/2010 01:06 pm -
Opinion Hu Jintao: the mysterious man behind China's 'harmonious society'
Hu Jintao’s rise to power in China and style of politics suggests he’s not a liberal or conservative but a pragmatist.
04/15/2010 10:17 am -
American jobs vs. China's currency: Is the yuan too high?
The value of China's currency, the yuan, is one of the most hotly contested issues in US-China relations. The US says a high yuan is costing American jobs. But it also keeps consumer items, like TVs and computers, inexpensive. Will China soon adjust the value of its currency?
04/13/2010 01:00 pm -
US-China relations warm as Obama and Hu Jintao meet
Chinese President Hu Jintao and President Obama met Monday in the margins of the two-day summit on nuclear security. US-China relations have endured several months of tense disagreements.
04/12/2010 09:11 pm -
On nuclear summit sidelines, Obama and Hu may discuss China's currency
Presidents Barack Obama and Hu Jintao will meet Monday afternoon amid a global nuclear summit in Washington, where China’s currency has becoming a growing sore point.
04/12/2010 11:46 am -
Deterring nuclear weapons: China ready to talk new Iran sanctions
China signals it will consider a new UN resolution on Iran sanctions, in a bid to pressure Tehran to verify that it is not trying to develop nuclear weapons. Is China expecting something from the US in return for its cooperation?
04/01/2010 03:09 pm -
Terrorism & Security China agrees to discuss UN sanctions on Iran
A conference call Wednesday between the permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany resulted in China 'agreeing to sit down and begin serious negotiations' on Iran sanctions.
04/01/2010 09:13 am -
President Obama meets with the Dalai Lama: less hoopla, please
President Obama met with the Dalai Lama Thursday. But instead of in the Oval Office, the meeting took place in the Map Room -- perhaps signaling a slight downgrading of the US relationship with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader.
02/18/2010 03:40 pm
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