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China Says Personal Factors Led to Beijing Plane Crash

BEIJING-Chinese authorities said on Thursday that a preliminary investigation found personal factors led to last week’s crash of a small

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China’s Wang Yi to Tour Nordic Nations for Diplomatic Talks

BEIJING — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway from July 2 to July 8

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China Rejects Blame for EU Economic Strains as Trade Frictions Persist

Beijing — China said on Tuesday it was not the “root cause” of the European Union’s economic challenges and called

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Malaysia Extends MH370 Search as Decade-Long Hunt Enters New Phase

Kuala Lumpur— Malaysia has extended by one year its agreement with deep-sea exploration company Ocean Infinity to continue the underwater

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Xi Hosts Belarus’ Lukashenko in Beijing Amid Deepening Strategic Ties

Beijing— Chinese President Xi Jinping met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing on Monday, state media reported, underscoring continued high-level

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Taiwan Launches Wartime Readiness Drill as Chinese Military Pressure Intensifies

Taipei-Taiwan’s military will begin a five-day combat readiness exercise on Monday aimed at strengthening its ability to respond rapidly to

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Taiwan Presses Washington for $14 Billion Arms Package Amid Rising China Pressure

Taipei-Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday urged the United States to approve a proposed $14 billion arms package as soon

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Taiwan Opposition Chief Claims Washington Outreach Surpassed Expectations Amid Defense Scrutiny

Taipei-Taiwan’s main opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said on Wednesday that a two-week visit to the United States exceeded expectations, as

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Manila Reasserts Sovereignty After Removal of Disputed Platform at Scarborough Shoal

Manila-The Philippines said on Wednesday that a floating platform previously detected in the disputed Scarborough Shoal had been removed, while

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Xi Jinping pledges firm support for Myanmar sovereignty in meeting with Min Aung Hlaing

Beijing— Chinese President Xi Jinping said China “firmly supports” Myanmar in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity during talks in

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