China calls U.S. the "real hacking empire" after Pentagon report
China on Wednesday accused the United States of sowing discord between China and its neighbors after the Pentagon said Beijing is using espionage to fuel its military modernization, branding Washington the "real hacking empire".
China says U.S. should watch Japanese nationalism
The United States should be just as concerned as other countries about a rise in Japanese nationalism, China's ambassador to Washington said, hinting that the United States should not offer Japan encouragement in its dispute with China over a group of islets.
Softer tone on China military growth
The Gillard government has conspicuously softened Australia's tone towards China's military expansion in an apparent bid to consolidate relations with a key trading partner and emerging superpower.
U.S. presses China to stop growing trade secret theft
The U.S. Trade Representative's office criticized China on Wednesday for failing to stop the growing theft of American trade secrets that are the lifeblood of U.S. economic might, in the latest sign of Washington's frustration with the problem.
Turkey becomes partner of China, Russia-led security bloc
NATO member Turkey signed up on Friday to became a "dialogue partner" of a security bloc dominated by China and Russia, and declared that its destiny is in Asia.
IAEA Sets Date For Meeting With Tehran
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it will restart talks with Iran in May over its disputed nuclear program.
China calls Japan-U.S. island drill "provocative"
China said on Wednesday that "provocative actions" would not sway it from defending its territory, after Japan confirmed it would conduct military drills with the United States amid tension between Beijing and Tokyo over disputed islands.
Nuclear North Korea unacceptable
The United States will talk to North Korea, but only if the country gets serious about negotiating the end of its nuclear weapons program, Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday during a visit to South Korea, a key U.S. ally.
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