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Beijing pollution: Police force to combat toxic smog  A new team of environmental police will try to reduce hazardous levels of toxic smog engulfing Beijing, the city's acting mayor has said
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| Jan.18 |
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 China's president makes case for globalization in Davos  Xi Jinping staunchly defended globalization on Tuesday – a stark contrast to Trump’s protectionist instincts
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 Chinese man trapped in India goes home after 50 years Wang Qi, who was trapped in India for more than 50 years has finally been reunited with his family
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| Mar.3 |
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China to increase military spending by 7% in 2017 China will increase military spending by about 7% this year, just days after Donald Trump outlined a boost to the US defence budget
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  Kim Jong-nam death: North Korean says arrest was 'conspiracy' Ri Jong Chol questioned in connection with the death of Kim Jong-nam has said he was the victim of a conspiracy by the Malaysian authorities
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| Mar.4 |
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China cuts growth target to 6.5% this year Map of Great Hall of the People Beijing China The Chinese growth target for this year has been cut to around 6.5%, down from 6.5 to 7% last year, Premier Li Keqiang has announced
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China calls on N Korea to suspend missile and nuclear tests China has proposed that North Korea suspend its tests of missile and nuclear technology, in exchange, the US and S Korea halt joint military drills
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| Mar.17 |
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 Rex Tillerson arrives for tricky first China visit US Secretary of State has arrived in China for the final leg of his East Asia tour, which has been dominated by anxieties over North Korea
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| Apr.6 |
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 Trump welcomes 'friend' China's Xi for talks Map of Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach FL Florida| US President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to his Florida resort for their first summit | |
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| Apr.19 |
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China 'seriously concerned' about North Korea nuclear threats China says it is seriously concerned about North Korean nuclear development, in the wake of a BBC interview with a top official from the Nor...
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| Apr.27 |
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 Trump praises China's Xi over handling of North Korea Donald Trump has praised China's President Xi Jinping for his handling of North Korea, calling him 'a very good man' who loves his country
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| May.3 |
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Sandstorm blankets huge area of China in dusty pollution A sandstorm blown by gusting winds has enveloped a huge area of central and northern China in thick pollution hazardous to people venturing outdoors
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| Jun.2 |
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US warns Beijing on South China Sea islands The US will not accept China's militarisation of man-made islands in the South China Sea, Defence Secretary James Mattis has warned
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| Jun.28 |
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Chinese president makes first ever visit to Hong Kong Xi Jinping has arrived in Hong Kong to mark 20 years since it was handed back to China by Britain
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| Aug.12 |
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 Chinese President Xi calls for restraint over North Korea Xi Jinping called for restraint during a phone call with Trump, following a dramatic exchange of threats between the US President and North ...
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| Oct.17 |
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Communist Party congress begins in Beijing Map of Great Hall of the People Beijing China| President Xi Jinping addressed more than 2,000 delegates for more than 3 hours. The closed-door summit, which takes place once every 5 years | |
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| Oct.23 |
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 Communist Party inserts Xi into party constitution Map of Great Hall of the People Beijing China| China's ruling Communist Party amended its constitution to add President Xi Jinping's name and ideology in an extension of his formidable political sway | |
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| Oct.24 |
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No heir anointed as Xi reveals top leadership Map of Great Hall of the People Beijing China| China has revealed its new senior leadership committee, breaking with tradition by not including a clear successor to President Xi Jinping | |
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| Oct.25 |
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 Trump notes Xi Jinping's 'extraordinary' rise US President Donald Trump has congratulated Chinese leader Xi Jinping on his 'extraordinary elevation' after this week's Communist Party con...
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| Oct.30 |
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 North Korea's plot to kill Kim Jong Un's nephew foiled by Chinese officials Several North Korean agents were reportedly arrested after Chinese officials foiled an alleged plot to kill the son of the half-brother poisoned...
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| Nov.8 |
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Trump strikes warmer tone with Xi Jinping | US President Donald Trump has struck a warmer tone in China, praising leader Xi Jinping on his handling of the North Korean nuclear threat | |
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| Nov.19 |
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Beijing housing block fire: 19 people killed It took firefighters several hours to bring the overnight blaze under control. The cause is not yet known
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