China
China
The People's Republic of China (PRC) (simplified Chinese: 中华人民共和国; traditional Chinese: 中華人民共和國; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Zh-Zhonghua renmin gongheguo.ogg listen, commonly known as China, is the largest country in East Asia and the most populous in the world with over 1.3 billion people, approximately one-fifth of the world's population. It is a socialist republic (specifically a people's democratic dictatorship according to its constitution) ruled by the Communist Party of China under a single-party system, and has jurisdiction over twenty-two provinces,... read more
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Chinaa#039;s role in the mediation and resolution of conflict in Africa
From HD Centre Dated 23 June 2008 By Dan Large - The salience of China in relation to Darfur has generated a paradox in popular perceptions whereby China is seen as both the cause and the potential solution to an armed conflict. Such a black-and-white view may...
Resources, rising powers and international security
From HD Centre Dated 15 March 2008 By C. Raja Mohan - Energy security and the rise of China and India are two important elements of the current international discourse. Yet, we have barely begun to understand the full import of the intersection between the two issues....
Resources, rising powers and international security
From HD Centre Dated 15 March 2008 By C. Raja Mohan - Energy security and the rise of China and India are two important elements of the current international discourse. Yet, we have barely begun to understand the full import of the intersection between the two issues....
Myanmar: The limits to international mediation
From HD Centre Dated 27 November 2006 By Larry Jagan - Since Myanmara#039;s military leaders seized power in a bloody coup more than eighteen years ago, the international community has tried to restore democracy to the country through a combination of dialogue, engagement, goading and sanctions. Asia...
Myanmar: The limits to international mediation
From HD Centre Dated 27 November 2006 By Larry Jagan - Since Myanmara#039;s military leaders seized power in a bloody coup more than eighteen years ago, the international community has tried to restore democracy to the country through a combination of dialogue, engagement, goading and sanctions. Asia...
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China paying heavy price for pollution brought by economic development
From Webindia123 Dated 4 February 2012 China is paying an increasing price for environmental and ecological damage brought about by rapid economic development, a report has claimed.
13 dead in China mine blast
From Webindia123 Dated 4 February 2012 A coal mine gas explosion left 13 people dead in southwest China, authorities said Saturday.
China braces for big freeze
From Webindia123 Dated 4 February 2012 Temperatures in most parts of China will drop by up to 14 degrees Celsius in the next three days, further intensifying the cold front sweeping the country, the meteorological authority said Saturday.
India, Russia, US, China plan anti-carbon tax talks
From EUbusiness Dated 4 February 2012 India, Russia, the United States, China and other countries will meet in Moscow this month to decide whether to retaliate against the EU's decision to impose a carbon tax on air travel, a report says.
Death toll rises to 13 in China coal mine blast
From Channel News Asia Dated 4 February 2012 BEIJING: The death toll from a gas explosion in a southwest China coal mine rose to 13, Xinhua news agency said on Saturday, in the latest accident to hit the nation's dangerous mining industry.
Angela Merkel wraps up China visit
From France 24 Dated 4 February 2012 German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday wrapped up a visit to China where she tried to reassure her hosts on the strength of the euro and Europe's ability to overcome its debt crisis.During her three-day trip to the world's second...
Indian top military officer dismisses US report on China 'limited' war report
From The Nation (Pakistan) Dated 4 February 2012 A top Indian military officer has dismissed a US intelligence assessment that the Indian Army is strengthening itself for a 'limited conflict' with China, asserting the country's armed forces are more of deterrence to rivals. 'The US intelligence publishes reports specially...
Russia: still 2 big problems with Syria resolution
From Seattle Post Intelligencer Dated 4 February 2012 Russia: still 2 big problems with Syria resolution Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...
Russia warns UN vote on Syria will end in scandal
From San Antonio Express-News Dated 4 February 2012 Russia warns UN vote on Syria will end in scandal MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign minister sternly warned Washington Saturday that any attempt to put a draft resolution on Syria to vote at the United Nations would...
Harper's China trip a chance to strengthen growing ties: observers
From Vancouver Sun Dated 4 February 2012 Prime Minister Stephen Harper heads to China on Monday for one of his most important foreign missions this year, hoping to sew stronger economic ties with Canada's second-largest trading partner and key market for future energy exports.
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