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China and Japan Bristle Over Island Dispute

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:29:41 +0000

The two nations are jostling elbows over one of their thorniest territorial disputes: control of a tiny, uninhabited island chain in the East China Sea.

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China Moves to Ease Strain With U.S.

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:06:10 +0000

Two White House officials were involved in a series of meetings in Beijing that were aimed at repairing a dialogue that has been strained.

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Beijing protests as Japan arrests China boat captain

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:54:16 +0000

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.

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Taiwan to deploy new missile defense system by 2015

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:20:10 +0000

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.

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Dollar to maintain its dominance: China minister

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:52:45 +0000

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.

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

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:31:29 +0000

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.

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World Briefing | Asia: China: Redevelopment Plan Scrapped for Historic Beijing Neighborhood

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:21:39 +0000

Beijing officials have shelved a much-attacked plan to redevelop the Gulou Drum Tower neighborhood into a tourist spot with high-end stores.

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Sinochem approaches Temasek on Potash bid

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:05:06 +0000

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.

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Sinochem approaches Temasek on Potash bid: sources

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:02:36 +0000

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.

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India PM warns China wants foothold in South Asia

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:01:32 +0000

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.