China denies U.S. carrier port call in Hong Kong;

Xi warns cadres about "

ideological infringement"

Death sentence gets tougher in China;

China wants to boost agricultural production

China MoD creates new Overseas Action Department;

Beijing intends to turn China into a soccer powerhouse

U.S. criticizes China's internet censorship;

Party leaders' offshore financial holdings exposed

China and Gambia restore diplomatic ties;

Japan beefs up military presence around disputed islands