Defense & Diplomacy
China naval expert defends military budget
Double-digit growth in China's defense budget in recent years is moderate and in line with the country's economic conditions, a military expert said ahead of the two sessions during which military spending would be a focus.
Chinese visitors to UK on rise
Official figures from the British Office of National Statistics have revealed a 39% rise in the number of visit visas issued to Chinese nationals in 2013.
Chinese, Pakistani defense chiefs meet on military ties
China and Pakistan should continue to enhance pragmatic military cooperation to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability, Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Chang Wanquan said in Islamabad on Thursday.
Should China join the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks?
The current TPP vision is based on exemptions and exclusive bilateralism, which risks splitting the region into exclusive rival blocs.
China, Britain to push for pragmatic co-op
China and Britain on Thursday pledged here to expand and deepen their mutually beneficial cooperation and push for more high-level reciprocal visits.
China issues report on US human rights
China on Friday responded to the United States criticism and irresponsible remarks of its human rights situation by publishing its own report on the U.S. human rights issues.
? Full text of US Human Rights Record 2013
? China slams US report on human rights
Finland expects more cooperation with China
Speaking highly on bilateral relationship with China, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto on Thursday expected more cooperation with the Asian country.
China sees S. Africa as equal: Zuma
China sees South Africa as equal, particularly in doing business, President Jacob Zuma said in an interview broadcast on Thursday.
China, ROK to target cross-border crimes
Police chiefs from China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) vowed on Thursday to jointly cope with cross-border crimes and non-traditional threats.
Chinese VP meets Sudanese political delegation
Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao met in Beijing on Thursday with a delegation of Sudan's ruling National Congress Party.
A National Memorial Day with a global meaning
China's decision to establish two new national days to mark the victory of the anti-Japanese war and honor the victims of the Nanjing Massacre is of global significance.
The Chinese navy and its global counterparts
As world powers are busy building up their maritime power, China too is bolstering its navy.
+ MoreHighlights of the Sessions
- Fiscal, tax, financial reforms high on agenda
- Premier Li calls for new progress in mainland-Taiwan ties
- China, U.S. should expand common interests: Premier Li
- China to better handle relations between govt, market
- Premier: GDP target flexible, stresses employment
- Deputies eye national anti-terrorism law
