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A Chinese man stands next to his luxury car as its is parked in an upscale shopping district on May 29, 2015, in Beijing, China.
Chinese Travelers Losing Appetite for Luxury Items: Report

China’s affluent travelers, the world’s biggest spenders in the global luxury industry, are switching from luxury goods like Chanel bags and Rolex watches to local cuisine, according to a recent Asian luxury travel report.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi attends a press conference during the Fourth Session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) on March 8, 2016 in Beijing, China.
China FM rebukes Canadian journalist over issue of human rights, claims it is unacceptable

China's foreign minister Wang Yi highly criticized an IPolitics reporter on June 1, Wednesday, after the latter asked questions pertaining to China's human rights records. The China's FM called out the reporter's question as unacceptable and irresponsible during his recent visit to Ottawa, Canada.

China considers Qatar as a major partner in its New Silk Road project.
China Sees Qatar as Key Partner in New Silk Road Initiative

China is eyeing Qatar as one of its key partners in completing the New Silk Road, with some reports noting that the Asian giant is also targeting better ties with the Middle Eastern country.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen waves to the supporters at the celebration of the 14th presidential inauguration on May 20, 2016, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Taiwanese President Indirectly Clarifies Her Position on 'One China' Policy: Report

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen is pushing away from China two weeks through her reign, which may cause conflict with the mainland, a report says.

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President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden at The White House on Sept. 25, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
China Urges US to Maintain Neutral Position on South China Sea Disputes Ahead of Dialogue

China urged the United States to keep its word and not take any sides in the South China Sea maritime dispute ahead of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue set on Monday.

 A Malaysian Navy officer makes a call as their ship approaches a Chinese Coast Guard ship in the South China Sea on March 15, 2014 in Kuantan, Malaysia.
South China Sea to Become a Key Talking Point in Singapore Security Summit

Rising tensions in the South China Sea are set to dominate Asia’s biggest security summit in Singapore on Friday, highlighting a deepening rivalry between the United States and China ahead of a landmark legal ruling in The Hague.

Pesticides contain harmful chemicals such as arsenicals, benzoics and copper sulfate that could contribute to soil pollution. (Above) A lady sprays pesticides in a paddy field.
After Air, Water Pollution, New Action Plan Focuses on Soil Contamination

The Action Plan for Soil Pollution Prevention and Control aims to restore polluted farmlands. It involves more money and a longer period of time to resolve soil pollution than air and water pollution.

A Six-spot Burnet moth sits on flowers in Ladywell Park on July 22, 2014 in London, England.
What turned moths black during industrial revolution? Genetic changes, researchers say

The transformation of black-bodied peppered moth during the industrial evolution in the United Kingdom in the 1890s is one of the finest examples of evolutionary changes. Now, a team of scientists from the University of Liverpool has come up with an explanation about the change in color in moth that took place more than two centuries ago.

Greenpeace urges Chinese government to add legal measures and agricultural reforms to new Soil Pollution Action Plan.
Greenpeace to China: Give Soil Pollution Action Plan 'Teeth,' Add Legal Measures

Complementary legal measures to China’s newly released soil pollution action plan must be included to make it more effective, environmentalist group Greenpeace declared.

China plans to deploy nuclear missile-armed submarine to the Pacific.
China's Plan to Deploy Nuclear-powered Submarine Is for a Greater Purpose: Report

China’s plan to send submarines carrying nuclear missiles to the Pacific is part of a greater plan of gaining control and power, a report says.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with North Korean envoy in surprise visit.
President Xi Jinping Gets Surprise Visit from North Korean Envoy

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged friendship with North Korea in an unexpected meeting with an envoy from the North amid Beijing’s worries about Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program.

China said it will assert its rights over islands in the South China Sea while maintaining its compliance with international laws and the UNCLOS.
Report: International Arbitration Court Ruling Can Cause Major Effects on China

The international court ruling of the case filed by the Philippines against China in the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague could be a vital turning point for the years-long maritime dispute.

Premier Li Keqiang says that China is committed to maintaining peace despite strained relations with other countries.
China Committed to Safeguarding Piece: Premier

China has no plans to assume the role of Big Brother, but instead seeks to build a community of a shared future with all of its neighboring countries, Premier Li Keqiang said in Beijing on Tuesday.

Newborn panda cubs lie in baskets at Ya'an Base on Aug. 21, 2015 in Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China.
Experts to Reassess Status of Wild Giant Pandas in China as Population Grows

A global nature conservation group will assess the status of the giant panda after a Chinese survey found the population of the threatened species in the wild jumped by nearly 17 percent in the space of a decade.

A Chinese laborer smokes a cigarette at a local market on Sept. 26, 2014 in Beijing, China.
China Backpedals on Tough National Anti-smoking Law

China has reversed its stance on a proposed national smoke-free law, saying it now plans to grant exemptions to restaurants, bars, hotels and airports.

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