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Violence in western Chinese region of Xinjiang kills 21

Thu, 04/25/2013 - 20:15

Clashes in the unsettled western Chinese region of Xinjiang killed 21 people, including police officers and local officials, authorities said Wednesday.

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Xinjiang Violence Leaves 21 Dead

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 21:31

Exile Uyghurs say police fired on angry protesters while Beijing claims police and community officials were killed by 'rioters.'

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US presses China on Uighur rights after unrest

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 21:30

The United States on Wednesday urged China to safeguard the rights of its Uighur minority and carry out a transparent probe of the latest violence in which 21 people died.

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China: 21 killed in Kashgar clashes

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 21:25

Police take on armed gang 'planning terrorist activities' who took community workers hostage in Xinjiang, say reports

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Local Government Says 21 Dead in West China Clash

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 21:24

A violent clash between authorities and assailants described as a terrorist gang left 21 people dead in China's restive northwestern region of Xinjiang, the local government said Wednesday.

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Chinese and Japanese ships cluster around disputed islands

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 20:19

The fragile relationship between China and Japan came under fresh strain Tuesday as ships from both sides crowded into the waters around a disputed group of islands and nearly 170 Japanese lawmakers visited a controversial war memorial.

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India asks China to withdraw border troops

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 20:18

Foreign ministry asks China to pull back troops who allegedly advanced into disputed territory claimed by India.

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US general aims to ease China's concerns over Obama 'pivot' to Asia

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 20:17
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey (l.) and Chinese counterpart Gen. Fang Fenghui salute during a welcoming ceremony at the Bayi Building in Beijing, Monday. Andy Wong/AP

China is deeply suspicious of US intent in its 'pivot' to Asia, and US Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is in Beijing this week to try to reassure China's military – and its people.

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Tibetans, Uyghurs Facing 'Harsh Repression': US

Mon, 04/22/2013 - 20:12

An annual State Department human rights report also says Burma's authoritarian structure 'remains largely intact.'

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Chinese Authorities Blame ‘Mental Illness’ in Murder Case

Mon, 04/22/2013 - 20:05

But Uyghurs say a young boy was hacked to death because of ethnic hatred.

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