China, neighbors harden claims to Spratleys;

CCP bugging cabs in Beijing

SECDEF: China focused on “

narrowing strategic options”

of U.S.;

China in $16 billion oil deal with Venezuela  

Editorial raises concerns about China's health care overhaul;

Russia hints at interest in Chinese border control equipment

Beijing rooting out Triad connections within the party;

Unrest still brewing in Xinjiang

China signs blockbuster gas deal with Australia;

Beijing warns lawyers not to handle Xinjiang cases