Asia Pacific - China Daily

Asia Pacific - Chinese panda pair arrive at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo

05 Dec 2011 08:52:15 +0800

Two Chinese pandas arrived to a traditional Scottish welcome of bagpipes as they arrived at Edinburgh Zoo on Sunday.

Asia Pacific - Experts urge Europe to look toward Asia-Pacific

05 Dec 2011 08:50:36 +0800

As the world's center of gravity shifts toward the Asia-Pacific region, concerns are growing in Europe that the former center of global geopolitics may be sidelined.

Asia Pacific - Confident in the face of conflict

05 Dec 2011 08:46:18 +0800

China's top climate negotiator said he is upbeat about the possibility of progress as talks enter a second week, despite differences among countries on issues such as the extension of the Kyoto Protocol and the creation of a Green Climate Fund.

Asia Pacific - Beijing, Tokyo vow closer ties

03 Dec 2011 09:32:39 +0800

The 12th China-Japan Strategic Dialogue was held in Beijing on Friday, with both countries vowing to enhance strategic mutual trust and bilateral ties.

Asia Pacific - Thailand to issue passport for former prime minister Thaksin

03 Dec 2011 08:58:39 +0800

Thailand will issue a passport for its fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra "very soon", his sister's government said on Friday, angering the controversial ex-leader's opponents.

Asia Pacific - Project Bicycle for Beijing wins green award

30 Nov 2011 12:09:01 +0800

A project designed to be a catalyst to promote a new bicycle culture in Beijing bagged the first prize in the Next Generation category of an international green competition.

Asia Pacific - Prehistoric man mastered art of deep-sea fishing

Agencies — 26 Nov 2011 08:47:49 +0800

Australian archaeologists revealed on Friday that they have uncovered evidence suggesting prehistoric humans living 42,000 years ago mastered the art of deep-sea fishing.

Asia Pacific - Gemba's visit animates China-Japan ties

By Ma Liyao and Hu Yinan — 24 Nov 2011 08:44:32 +0800

Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba vowed to boost relations as he met Chinese leaders in Beijing on Wednesday.

Asia Pacific - Key gas agreement signed

By Wu Jiao and Cui Haipei — 24 Nov 2011 08:34:36 +0800

Strategic energy partnership formed as Turkmenistan set to boost supplies.

Asia Pacific - Japan FM to discuss sea safety measures

By Guo Ji — 23 Nov 2011 08:42:08 +0800

Japan Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba will pay an official visit to China on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said on Tuesday.

Asia Pacific - 'Ping-pong diplomacy' brings DPRK, ROK closer

By Guo Ji — 22 Nov 2011 08:56:48 +0800

Pyongyang, Seoul's players to pair up at table tennis contest.

Asia Pacific - Brunei energy deals inked

By Li Xiaokun — 22 Nov 2011 08:14:15 +0800

Premier oversees signing of crucial documents during landmark trip.

Asia Pacific - Sino-ASEAN trade likely to reach $400b

By Li Xiaokun — 21 Nov 2011 09:04:38 +0800

China's trade volume with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is likely to reach $400 billion this year, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday.

Asia Pacific - Probe seen as deflecting US voter attention

By Chen Limin, Ding Qingfen and Shen Jingting — 19 Nov 2011 08:23:52 +0800

Chinese government officials and company leaders have accused the United States of politicizing trade issues to distract public attention from its own economic woes as the US presidential election draws near.

Asia Pacific - China is a 'good neighbor'

By Li Xiaokun and Hu Yinan — 19 Nov 2011 08:21:47 +0800

Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday assured Southeast Asian nations that Beijing has no aggressive intentions as it launches several measures to press ahead with regional cooperation despite territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Asia Pacific - Bali summit to focus on regional development

By Li Xiaokun and Zheng Yangpeng — 18 Nov 2011 08:59:28 +0800

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) does not want specific political and security issues to become topics of discussion at the approaching East Asia Summit, the Indonesian president told Premier Wen Jiabao on this Indonesian resort island on Thursday.

Asia Pacific - Leaders call for open trade in region

By Zhang Yuwei and Tan Yingzi — 15 Nov 2011 08:55:34 +0800

As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit drew to a close on Sunday in Hawaii, leaders from the region pledged to promote "trade liberalization" and support clean energy.

Asia Pacific - Millions of Syrians protest Arab League suspension

Agencies — 14 Nov 2011 09:10:34 +0800

Crowds attack Qatari, Saudi embassies in Damascus.

Asia Pacific - ASEAN pact introduces new era of cooperation

By Bao Chang — 14 Nov 2011 08:55:11 +0800

Agreement on trade yielding benefits for all parties in Asia.

Asia Pacific - India, Pakistan 'to open new chapter' in relationship, say PMs

Agencies — 11 Nov 2011 09:23:29 +0800

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday that India and Pakistan needed to stop wasting time trading barbs and open a new chapter in their relationship.

Asia Pacific - Leaders to seek Asia-Pacific cooperation

By Wu Jiao — 11 Nov 2011 09:05:02 +0800

President Hu Jintao left for Hawaii on Thursday to meet with fellow leaders in the Asia-Pacific region and discuss ways to ensure regional prosperity in the midst of world stagnation.

Asia Pacific - India sees China as 'de facto competitor'

By Hu Yinan — 10 Nov 2011 09:12:56 +0800

Recent bold moves regarding India‘s armed forces have political rather than military objectives, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily said.