China dominates arms sales to sub-Saharan Africa; Chinese react to Taiwan elections

Joint patrols on Mekong river after Chinese targeted; Saudi, China sign nuclear, energy coop deals

Beijing profits from booming tobacco industry; Cities resist social security tax on foreigners

US sells China high-tech telescope to track satellites; Hackers steal info from 100 million Chinese netizens

Beijing strikes oil exploration deal in Afghanistan; China makes further inroads in Nepal

Ministry of Health issues code of conduct for medical professionals; Massive cyber attacks from hackers also target Chinese citizens

Is China finally coming around on Iran? For years, Beijing's steady backing has helped the Iranian regime frustrate international efforts to isolate and penalize it for its nuclear ambitions. This month, however, there are heartening signs that China is reassessing its longstanding strategic partnership with the Islamic Republic.

Close eye on DPRK after Dear Leader's death; PLA establishes inter-services Military Training Dept
 

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il's death has strategists and policymakers asking the same question: What's next? Among some there is a strong sense that a leadership change in Pyongyang represents the best opportunity in decades for North Korea to join the international community as a normal state. Pyongyang stands at a crossroads.

China navigates climate change talks in Durban; New disclosure rules for Chinese charities