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Smog in northern China shuts roads, causes canceled flights
Heavy smog in northern China yesterday caused hundreds of flights to be cancelled and highways to shut, disrupting the first day of the new year holiday.
Large parts of the north were hit by hazardous smog in mid-December, leading authorities to order hundreds of factories to close and to restrict motorists to cut emissions.
China vows to open up economy as investment declines
Beijing has pledged to open up more economic sectors to foreign investment, an official statement said, as foreign chambers of commerce complain of a worsening business environment in the country.
Baby boom after China ends one-child rule
As soon as China abandoned its one-child policy a year ago, the country experienced a baby boom with around one million extra babies expected.
Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission Deputy Director Wang Pei'an said China was undergoing a minor baby boom, with almost one million more newborns expected this year, according to official media reports.
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Ana Ivanovic retires from tennis
Ana Ivanovic of Serbia gestures after winning the second round women's singles match against Venus Williams of the United States in the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Stadium in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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Taiwan warns of growing threats from China
Taiwan's defense minister warned Dec. 27 that enemy threats were growing daily after China's aircraft carrier and a flotilla of other warships passed south of the island in an exercise as tensions rise.
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China's outward investment tops $161 bln in 2016: Minister
China's non-financial outbound direct investment (ODI) is likely to hit 1.12 trillion yuan ($161.19 billion) in 2016 and foreign direct investment into China will total 785 billion yuan, Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said on Dec. 26.
China's smoggiest city closes schools amid public anger
China's smoggiest city closed schools Dec. 21 as much of the country suffered its sixth day under an oppressive haze, sparking public anger about the slow response to the threat to children's health.
Since Dec. 16, a choking miasma has covered a large swathe of northeastern China, leaving more than 460 million gasping for breath.
China rejects Trump claim it stole drone
China on Dec. 19 rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's claim that it had "stolen" an American research drone, as state media said his diplomatic inexperience could spark a confrontation between the two nations.
Beijing's seizure of the marine probe in international waters in the South China Sea raised already heightened tensions between the world's two largest military powers.
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Wang, Dacic: Level of Sino-Serbian relations at historic high
BEIJING - The level of Sino-Serbian relations is at a historic high, and taking them to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership is a great foundation for deepening the cooperation in all areas, FMs Wang Yi and Ivica Dacic said in Beijing Thursday.
Dacic: Belt and Road a development potential for Serbia
BEIJING - The Belt and Road concept is a great development potential for Serbia, in particular in terms of infrastructure and boosting investment and overall trade, Serbian FM Ivica Dacic said in Beijing Thursday.