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China's first lady sparks homegrown fashion frenzy
New Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan's choice of attire has sparked a flurry of excitement over an independent homegrown label, an unusual phenomenon ...
A diplomatic star is born in Chinese first lady
Glamorous new first lady Peng Liyuan has emerged as a Chinese diplomatic star, charming audiences and cutting a distinct profile from her ...
In lavish reception, Putin greets China president
China's new president received a lavish welcome Friday as he made Moscow his first foreign destination, joining with Russian President Vladimir Putin ...
Lew visit marks US-China re-engagement
The U.S. and China have begun to re-engage on knotty issues ranging from economic frictions to North Korea's nuclear program following a months-long ...
China leaders pledge clean government, less waste
China's new leaders struck a populist tone Sunday as they got down to the painstaking work of governing, promising cleaner government, less red tape ...
China's leaders move to fill top government posts
The Chinese Communist Party's No. 2 leader was confirmed Friday as premier, tasked with addressing a slowing economy and defusing public anger over ...
China's new leadership faces myriad challenges
China named the Communist Party's No. 2 leader, Li Keqiang, premier on Friday as a long-orchestrated leadership transition nears its end, leaving the ...
Lew to meet with new Chinese leaders in Beijing
Jacob Lew will travel to China next week for his first overseas trip as U.S. Treasury secretary, underscoring the importance of the nations' economic ...
China wrestles with cost of cleaner environment
Facing public outrage over smog-choked cities and filthy rivers, China's leaders are promising to clean up the country's neglected environment — a ...
China may end long-hated labor re-education camps
All it took was a handwritten note from police to send Zhao Meifu to a labor camp for a year in China's arid northwest. The farmer had been seeking ...
China's political advisers pledge fealty to party
China's top political advisers, who represent a broad spectrum of prominent people in business, academia, finance and other areas, closed their annual ...
US seeks 'serious' action by China on cybertheft
The White House called Monday for "serious steps" by China to stop cybertheft, which it described as intolerable to the international community.
Chavez widely mourned, but some hope change on way
Some cried, some cheered. Many Latin Americans mourned the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, leaders in Europe and Asia sent condolences, and ...
China's new priority: social wellbeing over growth
China's government pledged to repair the country's ravaged environment and boost public services under its new leadership, an acknowledgment that ...
China plans for slower, consumer-driven growth
Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday pledged to transform China into a consumer-driven economy but gave no indication what Beijing will do about big state ...
China's Xi rides high hopes ahead of presidency
China's fawning state media, jaded social media commentators and even poor corn and cabbage farmers agree: New Communist Party chief Xi Jinping is off ...
Top leaders agree on posts ahead of China congress
China's top leaders circulated a list of future government officeholders who will be appointed at the annual legislative session that starts next week ...
China considers overhaul to streamline government
The Ministry of Railways operates ultramodern bullet trains but its singular focus on rail at a time of booming car ownership and air travel makes it ...
Anti-waste call sobers up China luxury food market
China's suppliers of shark fin, abalone, pricey liquor and other luxury items have been taking a beating since new leader Xi Jinping ordered officials ...
Analysis: US needs China to get tough on NKorea
President Barack Obama says the U.S. will lead the world in taking firm action against the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear test. But Pyongyang's ...
North Korea nuke test could test China's patience
North Korea's nuclear test Tuesday could push China to take a tougher stance against its longtime ally. Beijing had earlier signaled a growing ...
Fewer New Year fireworks in polluted Beijing
The annual Lunar New Year fireworks barrage in Beijing was notably muted following government appeals to reduce the smoky celebrations after air ...
AP Exclusive: Mysterious China blogger comes out
For weeks, a mysterious microblog has been lifting a veil from around China's new leader, Xi Jinping, with candid snapshots from his travels that defy ...