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Another teen Tibetan immolates in China
A Tibetan teenager in Sichuan province died after setting himself on fire to protest Chinese oppression in Tibet, the third such self-immolation in three days, ... Full story
China ups domestic spending as economy slows
China’s premier outlined plans yesterday to fuel domestic consumption, including subsidies for social programs and higher spending for businesses, as the government grapples with a ... Full story
Economy, leadership change dominate China congress
China’s annual legislative session opens today amid a challenging leadership transition, economic fears and a day after the country announced a defense spending boost that ... Full story
Election in rebel Chinese village hailed a success
An election in a Chinese village that became a symbol of resistance against corruption was hailed a success yesterday, as the two-day poll seen as ... Full story
Death toll rises to 25 in China plant blast
A state news agency says the death toll from an explosion at a chemical plant in northern China has risen to 25, with four missing ... Full story
China, Taiwan slam Japan over disputed islands
China and Taiwan on Saturday criticised Japan for giving Japanese names to disputed islands in the East China Sea claimed by all three parties in ... Full story
Chinese military spending will rise by 11.2 percent in 2012
China plans to increase defense spending 11.2 percent this year as the country’s expanding global commitments and lingering territorial disputes drive demand for more warships, ... Full story
Chinese police may have power to disappear people
China is preparing to overhaul a key criminal law amid public confusion — and some dread — over whether the government is about to give ... Full story
HK leader says sorry for accepting tycoon favors
Hong Kong’s leader said sorry for shaking public confidence as investigators probe allegations he accepted favors from tycoons, amid growing concerns about coziness between the ... Full story
Tibetan writer says China blocks her from award
An outspoken Tibetan writer said Chinese authorities prevented her from receiving a cultural award yesterday at the Dutch ambassador’s residence in Beijing.Poet Tsering Woeser said ... Full story
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