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A vocational school student stuns China by besting university competitors in a math contest
A 17-year-old vocational school student from rural China became a celebrity on social media after reaching the final round of a math competition, beating many others from top universities and raising questions about the education system. Jiang Ping, who is studying fashion design,...
Russia-North Korea pact could dent China's influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both
BEIJING (AP) — With no obvious options, China appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea move closer to each other with a new defense pact that could tilt the balance of power among the three authoritarian states. Experts say China's leaders are likely fretting...
China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China said Friday it has banned a number of business units of American aviation manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. and three of its executives over arms deals the company has signed with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own territory. The statement...
Yirendai: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BEIJING (AP) — BEIJING (AP) — Yirendai Ltd. (YRD) on Friday reported profit of $67.3 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Beijing-based company said it had net income of 76 cents. The online consumer finance marketplace posted revenue of $190.9...
TikTok accuses federal agency of 'political demagoguery' in legal challenge against potential US ban
TikTok disclosed a letter Thursday that accused the Biden administration of engaging in “political demagoguery” during high-stakes negotiations between the government and the company as it sought to relieve concerns about its presence in the U.S. The letter — sent to David...
China protests over EU move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Commerce Ministry on Thursday accused the European Union of making unreasonable demands in its investigation into imports of Chinese electric vehicles before announcing it was raising tariffs by as much as 38%. Ministry spokesman He Yadong said the European...
Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military chief demanded Wednesday that China return several rifles and equipment seized by the Chinese coast guard in a disputed shoal and pay for damages in an assault he likened to an act of piracy in the South China Sea. Chinese...
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte resigning from posts in Marcos' Cabinet as alliance flounders
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is resigning from her posts of education secretary and head of an anti-insurgency body, as her whirlwind alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. unraveled over key differences, including efforts to arrest a religious leader...
Hurdler Aries Merritt feeling 'very healthy' 9 years removed from kidney transplant, becomes coach
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Some reach out to him as Aries Merritt, the 110-meter hurdles world-record holder. Top hurdlers seek his input all the time. Others reach out to him as Aries Merritt, the kidney transplant recipient. They ask about his journey in 2015, when days after winning a...
US lawmakers meet with Dalai Lama in India's Dharamshala, sparking anger from China
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — A bipartisan United States congressional delegation met with the Dalai Lama Wednesday at his residence in India's Dharamshala, sparking anger from China which views the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism as a dangerous separatist. This comes as...
