Tag: Beijing

Thursday, May 3rd 2018 - 08:29 UTC
Dominican Republic drops Taiwan and establishes relations with Beijing

The Dominican Republic and China announced on Tuesday they were establishing diplomatic relations as the Caribbean country became the latest nation to dump Taiwan, leaving it with just 19 diplomatic allies around the globe. Taipei said it was “deeply upset” at the decision, which it blamed on “dollar diplomacy”. The move deepens the island's international isolation while its giant neighbor flexes its economic and political might on the global stage.
Wednesday, April 18th 2018 - 08:38 UTC
Chinese economy expands at an annual rate of 6.8% in the first quarter, says Beijing

China's economy grew at an annual pace of 6.8% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, according to official data, beating forecasts for the period. The growth figures for January to March were also above Beijing's 2018 annual growth target of “around 6.5%”
Monday, March 19th 2018 - 09:03 UTC
Xi Jinping has his most loyal ally, and head of anti corruption campaign, named vice-president

China's parliament has endorsed Xi Jinping for a second term and appointed Wang Qishan as his vice-president. The ballot at the National People's Congress unanimously approved Mr Xi while Mr Wang received 2,969 votes in favor and only one against. Wang Qishan was previously in charge of corruption investigations in China.
Wednesday, January 31st 2018 - 09:14 UTC
Top Beijing official warns of risks facing China's “messy” financial system

The level of risk facing China’s financial system could be higher than was seen in the United States before the global crash, according to a former Chinese finance minister. Speaking at a forum in Beijing over the weekend, Lou Jiwei, now chairman of the National Social Security Fund Council, also described the state of China’s financial sector as “messy”.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 09:08 UTC
Chile praises Beijing for its leadership and rejecting protectionism

Chile’s foreign minister welcomed Chinese representatives to a meeting with Latin American and Caribbean countries and praised Beijing for rejecting protectionism as the United States backs away from global trade.
Saturday, December 23rd 2017 - 12:01 UTC
Venezuelan minister praises China and lashes out at the US, in Beijing

Venezuela’s foreign minister blamed the United States for his country’s spiraling debt crisis, saying Washington’s “permanent attack” had left the economy crippled. Jorge Arreaza lashed out at Donald Trump, US and European sanctions, and American interference in Venezuela’s internal affairs at the Venezuelan embassy in Beijing during a three-day official visit.
Wednesday, April 24th 2013 - 23:20 UTC
China plans more carriers as it extends naval influence and anticipates conflicts in the region

China unveiled plans to build more aircraft carriers after commissioning its first last year, as the country extends its influence amid territorial disputes with neighbours including Japan and Vietnam. China already has the world’s second-biggest military budget after the US.
Monday, April 15th 2013 - 02:56 UTC
Bird flu reaches Beijing; first case outside east China which has reported 51 infections

Chinese capital Beijing reported on Saturday its first case of a new strain of bird flu, state news agency Xinhua said, the first time it has been found in a human outside of eastern China.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 07:14 UTC
New leadership pledges “a great renaissance of the Chinese nation”

China's new President Xi Jinping will fight for a “great renaissance of the Chinese nation”, he said Sunday as the world's most populous country completed its once-in-a-decade power transition.
Friday, March 15th 2013 - 06:42 UTC
China names Li Keqiang as Premier at the helm of world’s second largest economy

China's leaders have named Li Keqiang as premier, placing him at the helm of the world's second-largest economy. Mr Li, who already holds the number two spot in the Communist Party, takes over from Wen Jiabao.