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Aug 27 2009
Mao Tse-tung tried to stamp the custom out as a relic of feudalism, but the return of capitalism to China has also meant a major comeback for the concubine. And for the long-suffering Chinese public, the compulsion of rich businessmen and jumped-up...
Jun 27 2009
Out of fear that history might repeat itself, the authoritarian governments of China, Cuba and Burma have been selectively censoring the news this month of Iranian crowds braving government militias on the streets of Tehran to demand democratic...
Jun 4 2009
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged China to publicly account for those killed in the suppression of the Tiananmen Square protests 20 years ago. Mrs Clinton said China should release those still held over the protests and stop harassing...
Dec 16 2008
Pakistan and China on Monday signed an agreement for military cooperation, pledging to take existing bilateral military ties to new heights.The signing of the agreement took place in Beijing between the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee,...
Oct 30 2008
When Yahoo Buzz launched back in February of 2008, it was thought by many to be the next big player in the social news community space.