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Beijing's population hits 20.69 mln

Posted: 20 Jan 2013 03:26 AM PST

The population of China?s capital Beijing reached almost 20.7 million by the end of 2012, an increase of more than 500,000 compared with a year before.

China firmly opposes US comments about Diaoyu Islands: spokesman

Posted: 20 Jan 2013 01:19 AM PST

China has firmly opposed comments made by the US on the Diaoyu Islands. Foreign Ministry spokesman, Qin Gang, says China urges the US to adopt a responsible attitude in regard to the issue.

Interview: Obesity in UAE

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 10:25 PM PST

Dr. Eric Ding, Epidemiologist and Nutritionist at Harvard University; Director of Epidemiology with Microclinic Int'l

Mercury reduction deal reached

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 08:44 PM PST

A legally binding international treaty to reduce harmful emissions of mercury has been adopted by more than 140 nations. The agreement caps four years of difficult negotiations.

Snow hits N & NE China

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 07:43 PM PST

Snow has hit most parts of northern and northeast China, affecting traffic in these regions. Moderate snow hit the capital Beijing beginning Saturday evening.

Three Chinese geoparks given UNESCO warning

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 05:05 PM PST

Three Chinese scenic areas classified by UNESCO as "Geoparks" have been given a "yellow card" warning. Among the reasons given by UNESCO, the parks were criticized for "inadequately disseminating knowledge of earth sciences to the general public".

Chinese companies move from Mali conflict

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 04:14 PM PST

China?s ambassador to Mali says that most of the 1,500 to 1,800 Chinese people living in Mali are safe.

Japan skyscraper demolished from inside

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 04:14 PM PST

A new way of demolishing old buildings has been tried out in Japan. A landmark Japanese skyscraper, the Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka, has been taken apart from the inside.

Chinese envoy meets Myanmar president

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 01:17 PM PST

A Chinese government special envoy has held talks with the president of Myanmar in Yangon.

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