Mullen visits air force, army bases in East China

HANGZHOU / BEIJING – Top US military officer Mike Mullen praised the transparency of the Chinese military after visiting air force and army bases in East China on Tuesday. “I appreciate them showing me this…

Candid talks constructive

Consultations between the United States and China bridge gaps in understanding and help prevent misjudgments Regional security in the Asia-Pacific region has drawn a great deal of international and domestic attention for years. The cause…

Canadian FM Baird to make first visit to China

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird will travel to China this weekend for the first official visit since assuming the portfolio following the Conservative Party’s victory in the May 2 federal election. During his stay…

Senior CPC official starts visit to UAE

He Guoqiang, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), arrived here on Tuesday evening, kicking off an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He plans to meet with UAE Vice…

NK leader stresses ‘unchanged’ ties with China

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il insisted Tuesday that his regime’s friendship with China remains strong and steady despite a leadership transition and external pressure. Meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation in Pyongyang to mark the…

Chinese Vice Premier visits Pyongyang

China will work with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in expanding all-round cooperation and boosting bilateral ties. The visiting Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang made the remarks on Sunday, while meeting with the DPRK’s…

Local governments’ debt risk is controllable

Local government debt accumulated over the past few years is relatively heavy, and some risks loom as certain regions and industries are weak in repaying the debt, according to a statement released by China’s State…