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Beijing protests as Japan arrests China boat captain

By admin on September 8, 2010

TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) - Japan has arrested the captain of a Chinese fishing boat that collided with two Japanese coast guard boats near disputed islets in the East China Sea, causing anger in Beijing and reigniting territorial tensions.

Taiwan to deploy new missile defense system by 2015

By admin on September 8, 2010

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will deploy a new missile defense system by 2015 to protect bases from any attack by rival China, an official said on Wednesday, a sign that military distrust still runs deep despite a thaw in trade ties.

Dollar to maintain its dominance: China minister

By admin on September 7, 2010

XIAMEN, China (Reuters) - The dollar will remain the world’s dominant currency for a long time, and the yuan will only gradually emerge as an alternative, Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming said on Wednesday.

China-U.S. ties improving, Hu tells White House team

By admin on September 7, 2010

BEIJING (Reuters) - China and the United States said on Wednesday that their sometimes rocky relationship is sounder after talks in Beijing, with both putting an optimistic face on ties that have been jolted by economic and security tensions.

Sinochem approaches Temasek on Potash bid

By admin on September 7, 2010

TORONTO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China’s state-owned Sinochem Corp has invited Temasek, the Singapore sovereign wealth fund, to join a consortium that may bid for Canada’s Potash Corp , the world’s largest fertilizer supplier, sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

Sinochem approaches Temasek on Potash bid: sources

By admin on September 7, 2010

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China’s state-owned chemicals group Sinochem Corp has approached Singapore state investor Temasek to join a consortium that may bid for Canada’s Potash Corp , sources with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday.

India PM warns China wants foothold in South Asia

By admin on September 7, 2010

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - China is seeking to expand its influence in South Asia at India’s expense, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh warned in rare public criticism of his country’s rival for regional resources and geopolitical clout.

China, U.S. aim to ease tensions

By admin on September 7, 2010

BEIJING (Reuters) - China wants to reduce tensions with the United States through quiet talk, not shouting matches, a top diplomat told White House advisers on Tuesday, aiming to pave the way for a visit by President Hu Jintao early next year.

Strong yuan would hurt China: economists

By admin on September 6, 2010

BEIJING (Reuters) - China must resist external pressure for yuan appreciation because a stronger exchange rate would take a big bite out of economic growth, according to a pair of senior government researchers.

China and U.S. seek to ease tensions; Hu visit on agenda

By admin on September 6, 2010

BEIJING (Reuters) - China has told the United States it wants to narrow differences that have developed over a range of issues, state media said on Tuesday, aiming to lay the ground for a visit by President Hu Jintao early next year.

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