China eyes new arms systems from Russia;

Japan highlights role of Chinese paramilitary forces in maritime disputes

Taiwan reassures Japan: No cooperation with China on territorial disputes;

China finishes new railway line to Southeast Asia

Iran boasts of oil trade with China;

Taipei restores its China affairs department

One step forward, one step back for China in Africa;

Cross-Strait cooperation against trafficking

Media curbs ahead of Party Congress;

Japanese jitters over growing PLA power