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Dust storms cause air pollution spike across north China

Agence France Presse
Posted at Mar 22 04:06 PM

Air pollution soared in Beijing on Wednesday as the Chinese capital was hit by a huge sandstorm, and dust also shrouded other parts of the country in a sickly orange haze. Read more »

China's Xi heads to Russia in visit for 'peace'

Matthew Walsh, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 20 05:49 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a state visit to Russia Monday, a trip Beijing has touted as a "visit for peace" as it seeks to play mediator in Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. Read more »

Honduras says economic needs forced Taiwan-to-China switch

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 16 09:39 AM

Economic necessity and Taiwan's refusal to increase financial aid were behind Honduras's decision to establish diplomatic ties with China, Foreign Minister Eduardo Reina said on Wednesday. Read more »

Africa pays the price as China and Russia muscle in

Lynne Al-Nahhas, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 15 03:59 PM

China and Russia are bolstering their presence in Africa to tap its rich natural resources, analysts say, amid grave warnings from UN agencies the world's poorest countries face accumulating crippling debts. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 14, 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 14 11:51 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

High air pollution, severe sandstorm hit Beijing

Wu Hao, EPA-EFE
Posted at Mar 14 11:23 PM

A woman wearing a face mask pushes a shared bicycle on a street in Beijing, China on Tuesday. Read more »

China lifts sweeping visa curbs on foreigners

Daniel Stublen, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 14 08:27 AM

China will once again start issuing a range of visas to foreigners as of Wednesday, the country's embassy in Washington said. Read more »

Li Qiang appointed Chinese premier as Xi asserts influence

Jing Xuan Teng, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 12 04:49 AM

Li Qiang, one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's most trusted allies, was confirmed as premier on Saturday, as Xi cements his influence on the country's top leadership. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 10, 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 10 11:22 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Smelling spring in Beijing

Wu Hao, EPA-EFE
Posted at Mar 10 09:37 PM

A woman poses for a photo in front of blossom peach trees in Beijing, China on Friday. Read more »

What to expect from Xi Jinping's next 5 years as Chinese president

Agence France Presse
Posted at Mar 10 01:21 PM

Xi Jinping on Friday sealed a historic third term as China's president. Read more »

Chinese security vessel orders Philippine plane carrying media to 'leave'

Ron Lopez and Jamillah Sta Rosa, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 10 12:57 PM

The order came from a radio operator on a Chinese coast guard vessel 3,500 feet below -- one of dozens of ships seen prowling the waters. Read more »

China's Xi handed historic 3rd term as president

Peter Catterall, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 10 12:17 PM

Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become the country's most powerful leader in generations. Read more »

China's Xi handed historic 3rd term as president

Peter Catterall, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 21 12:57 AM

Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become the country's most powerful leader in generations. Read more »

US worries China will use supply chains as weapon

Agence France Presse
Posted at Mar 09 09:24 AM

The United States increasingly worries that China will use its power in global supply chains as an additional weapon to advance its political and military might. Read more »

How are China's neighbors viewing Beijing's military plans?

Deutsche Welle
Updated as of Mar 09 08:47 AM

Beijing plans to spend about $225 billion) on its military for the year, marking a 7.2% rise and the quickest rate of increase since 2019. Read more »

How is the Philippines balancing ties with China and the US?

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Feb 22 07:45 AM

Though President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to protect his country's own interests, political analysts are debating whether he's leaning towards Washington or operating in a "multipolar" world. Read more »

DFA: PH committed to 'diplomacy, dialogue' on West PH Sea

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 09:15 PM

DFA chief Enrique Manalo said the Philippines remains "committed to diplomacy and dialogue" in resolving maritime disputes. Read more »

China says 'never interfered' in Canadian elections

Agence France Presse
Updated as of Feb 20 02:23 PM

China has rejected allegations it interfered in Canada's federal elections, describing Canadian media reports that cited intelligence documents as "false" and attempts at "smearing" Beijing. Read more »

US, China seem to be having 'proxy war' in PH - Carlos

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 01:38 PM

Rival superpowers US and China seem to be having "proxy war" in the Philippines, former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos said Wednesday. Read more »