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E. Coli Bacteria Can Transfer Antibiotic Resistance To Other Bacteria

10:37am November 20, 2015

by Jason Beaubien

Reports from China show that E. coli bacteria are increasingly resistant to the antibiotic of last resort — and can pass that resistance on to other strains of bacteria.

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China's President Xi Jinping speaks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday. Xi condemned the killing of a Chinese citizen by ISIS, but did not specify any actions that China might take.

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China's Muted Response To ISIS' Killing Of A Chinese Citizen

1:25pm November 19, 2015

by Greg Myre

China's president condemned the Islamic State, but in keeping with China policy, the remarks were low-key and did not suggest Beijing would take any particular action.

Modeled after Manhattan, Conch Bay is a massive development project in northern China. But at least for now, it's more ghost town than bustling metropolis.

We Know China Has Ghost Cities, But Where Are They Hiding?

2:07pm November 18, 2015

by Maanvi Singh

The locations of the infamous empty housing complexes have been secret, but ghost city hunters are now using smartphones and GPS receivers to track them down.

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Ashes Stolen From Chinese Cemetery, Held For Ransom

9:37am November 17, 2015

by Frank Langfitt

China is infamous for innovative scams. The latest? Grave robbers ransacked a cemetery in Henan province in central China last week and held the ashes of the deceased hostage.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, left, shake hands at the start of a historic meeting. The moment marks the first top-level contact between the formerly-bitter Cold War foes in 66 years.

Historic Handshake: China, Taiwan Leaders Meet For First Time In 66 Years

9:22am November 07, 2015

A meaningful moment in Asia, as the leaders of China and Taiwan sit down for their first direct meeting since the end of the Chinese Civil War.

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Brawl Breaks Out At Chinese Auction, Over A License Plate Number

6:18pm November 05, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The reasons behind the brawl are complex, from a preference for the number 9 to a broader power struggle — and the exorbitant costs of registering a car in China.

Taiwanese presidential front-runner Tsai Ing-wen's party has called for independence from China in the past. This time around, it's signaling pragmatism.

As Taiwan Gears Up For Elections, China, As Always, Looms Large

2:33pm November 05, 2015

by Elise Hu

A summit between leaders of China and Taiwan this Saturday will be the first in more than 60 years. It complicates Taiwan's already high-stakes presidential race.

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Chinese, Taiwanese Leaders Will Meet For First Time In More Than 60 Years

10:57pm November 03, 2015

by Elise Hu

The presidents plan to hold their historic session in Singapore. A Taiwanese spokesman said they would talk about improved relations, but wouldn't make any agreements.

The first twin-engine C919 passenger plane made by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China is pulled out of the company's hangar Monday during a ceremony near Shanghai.

China Unveils Its First Commercial Jet To Compete With Boeing, Airbus

11:40am November 02, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

Because of production delays, the single-aisle, twin-engine C919 won't be on the market until at least 2018.

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For China, Japan And S. Korea, Just Meeting Is An Accomplishment

8:22am October 31, 2015

by Elise Hu

Leaders of the three countries gather in Seoul to talk over trade potential and attempt to put aside longstanding tensions over history and territorial matters.