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Chinese leaders confront economic crisis When he National People's Congress opens its annual session this week, the focus will be on jobs, the economy and social stability
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China to boost military spending Official Li Zhaoxing says it will increase military spending by a 'modest' 14.9% this year to 480.6bn yuan ($70.2bn)
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| Mar.4 |
Beijing |
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Economy tops China's congress meeting At the National People's Congress Premier Wen Jiabao pledging economic growth amid a growing national deficit and the global financial crisis
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China 'faces most difficult year' Premier Wen Jiabao: the coming year will be the most difficult the country has faced this century because of the global economic crisis
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| Mar.9 |
 Tibet |
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Tensions high in advance of anniversary March 10 marks the 50th anniversary of the failed uprising against Chinese rule. Pro-Tibet supporters have marched in London
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 Dalai Lama renews autonomy call  The Dalai Lama has repeated his demand for 'legitimate and meaningful autonomy' for Tibet in a message on the 50th anniversary of an uprisi...
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| Mar.10 |
China |
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China: U.S. ship violated international law| China's state-run media: A U.S. surveillance ship violated Chinese and international laws during patrols more than 100 miles off the Chinese coast | |
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| Mar.12 |
Beijing |
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China expects 2010 world recovery At a news conference Premier Wen Jiabao has said he expects that China and the rest of the world will be better off by next year
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| Mar.13 |
Beijing |
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Premier worried for U.S. investments Beijing has high expectations for President Obama's economic recovery strategy, but worries remain about the safety of China's assets
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| Mar.17 |
China |
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 North Korean premier arrives in China Kim Yong-Il arrived in China for a 5-day visit that coincides with the 60th anniversary celebration of diplomatic ties
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| Mar.18 |
China |
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World Bank cuts China's growth forecast The World Bank cut China's economic growth forecast in 2009 to 6.5%, down a full percentage point from November's projection
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| Mar.20 |
 Washington |
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U.S. crew: 'Chinese aggression' Pentagon video: Sailors aboard a U.S. ocean surveillance ship reacted with a bemusement to what they said was harassment by Chinese ships
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China pushes N. Korea on nuke talks President Hu Jintao reiterated a call for North Korea to resume nuclear talks during his meeting with Premier Kim Yong Il
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| Mar.23 |
 South Africa |
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Dalai Lama refused visa for peace summit| South Africa has refused the Tibetan spiritual leader a visa to attend an international peace conference in Johannesburg | |
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| Mar.25 |
China |
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YouTube blocked in China| China has blocked the popular video-sharing Web site but did not offer a reason for the ban | |
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| Mar.27 |
China |
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Chinese 'find' radioactive ball The Caesium-137, potentially deadly radioactive material lost in north-western province, may have been found at a steel mill
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Holiday marks Tibet 'liberation' The Chinese authorities are marking marking the new national holiday'Serfs' Liberation Day' to celebrate the start of Chinese rule in Tibet in...
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| Mar.29 |
 Canada |
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Major cyber spy network uncovered| Canadian researchers: An electronic spy network, based in China, has infiltrated computers from government offices around the world | |
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| Mar.31 |
India |
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Dalai Lama thanks India Dalai Lama expresses his gratitude to the country that took him in as a refugee 50 years ago
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