US Senate confirms Locke as China ambassador

2011-07-28T11:31:01Z

US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke won unanimous Senate confirmation Wednesday as ambassador to Beijing, becoming the first Chinese American to hold the prestigious and difficult diplomatic post.

Locke, whose grandfather came from China to the United States on a steamboat, pro...

Hu faces rough welcome in US Congress

2011-01-20T04:30:19Z

Chinese President Hu Jintao comes face to face with some of his sternest critics in the US Congress on Thursday as he pursues a high-stakes visit to the United States.

Hu was to meet Thursday with leaders of the US Congress -- home to frequent, ringing attacks on China

U.S. and E.U. grapple with crunch in rare earth supplies

2010-10-26T20:31:11Z

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SCMP Issues & Implications: May 29-30, 2009

2010-11-03T03:22:24Z

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Hong Kong to march for democracy on handover anniversary

2010-06-30T16:16:11Z

Tens of thousands in Hong Kong are expected to hit the city's sweltering streets Thursday for an annual democracy rally marking the 13th anniversary of the former British colony's return to China.

Organisers are expecting about 50,000 protesters to turn out for the July 1 march, down from 70,000 last year, underscoring fears that a deep split within the city's opposition camp will deter pote...

Highlights of Obama's trip to Asia

2010-04-16T09:07:20Z

Highlights of Obama's trip to Asia

A day-by-day look at President Barack Obama's trip to Asia:

Tuesday, Nov. 17:

Events in Beijing.

Wednesday, Nov. 18:

Events in Beijing. Travels to Seoul, South Korea.

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US calls for release of China dissident

2010-06-25T21:45:03Z

The United States said it was "deeply disturbed" by the reported arrest of prominent Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo and called for his release.

"The US government is deeply disturbed by reports that Liu Xiaobo has been formally arrested and charged with serious crimes," Richard Buangan, a spokesman for the US emba...

Geithner headed to China in early June

2010-04-16T12:21:50Z

Geithner will travel to Beijing in early June for meeting with senior Chinese officials

The administration says Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will travel to Beijing early next month for meetings with senior Chinese officials.

It will be Geithner's first trip to China since he became Treasury secretary.<...

Obama, Hu pledge to work for more positive ties

2010-10-22T13:21:27Z

President Barack Obama and China's President Hu Jintao have agreed to forge "more positive" ties between their giant nations in their first telephone call since the US leader came to power, a White House spokesman said.

White House spokesman US to unveil huge new embassy in Beijing, reflecting growing importance of US-China relations

A massive new U.S. Embassy, the second-largest in the world after the heavily fortified compound in Baghdad, formally opens in the Chinese capital this week, a testament to the depth and breadth of the ties binding the trading partners a...

China Coupon Generation

2011-01-02T16:31:05Z

In this Nov. 24, 2010 photo, Ding Can, 32, holds up VIP discount cards and coupons she carries in her purse in Beijing, China. More than a craze, discount shopping is becoming a way of life for young Chinese. Known as the "coupon generation," they are changing the way business is done in the world's second largest economy. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

China New Year

2010-12-31T21:01:16Z

Chinese people strike the Yongle Bell at a temple to celebrate the New Year, in Beijing, China, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Chinese people believe striking the bell at the beginning of the New Year will bring them best wishes. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

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Global Christmas

2010-12-24T15:01:15Z

A girl gestures to ask a boy to keep silent during a Christmas Eve Mass at the official Catholic church South Cathedral in Beijing, China, Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

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China Koreas Clash

2010-12-23T10:31:44Z

U.S. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson gives comments on his North Korean trip after his arrival from Pyongyang at the Capital Airport in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

Beijing, China, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. China's capital announced Thursday that it will sharply limit new vehicle registrations to try to ease massive traffic jams that are rapidly turning Beijing's streets into parking lots. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

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US Senate confirms Locke as China ambassador

Hu faces rough welcome in US Congress

U.S. and E.U. grapple with crunch in rare earth supplies

SCMP Issues & Implications: May 29-30, 2009

Hong Kong to march for democracy on handover anniversary

Highlights of Obama's trip to Asia

US calls for release of China dissident

Geithner headed to China in early June

Obama, Hu pledge to work for more positive ties

China Coupon Generation

China New Year

Global Christmas

China Koreas Clash