China

2016-02-21 China Damming Lhasa River Into Artificial Lakes

Chinese state media say work crews in Tibet are turning the Lhasa River into a series of artificial lakes. The Chinese government's…

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2015-12-27 China’s Relaxed One-Child Rule to Help Fertility Industry

China's fertility industry could benefit now that the Chinese government has relaxed its one-child policy. China eased the country's one-child…

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2015-12-08 China Expands Reach with Military Base in East Africa

China plans to build its first overseas military base in the east African nation of Djibouti. Experts say the move…

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2015-10-30 China Looks to Curb Tourism Kickbacks

China is looking to stop cheap vacation tours that force tourists into expensive shops. The tourists buy the tours at…

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2015-10-11 Broken Glass Walkway Shatters Nerves in China

Imagine this. You are visiting a beautiful mountain somewhere in the countryside. Part of the trip takes you up a…

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2015-09-29 China Promises One Billion to UN

China made major promises of money and other support to the United Nations on Monday. President Xi Jinping spoke at…

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2015-08-02 China Testing ‘Hypersonic’ Weapons

Four times in the past 18 months, China has carried out hypersonic weapons tests. Hypersonic weapon delivery vehicles can travel at speeds…

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2015-07-25 Cambodia Strengthens Military Ties with China

Cambodia is strengthening its military ties with China. Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh spent five days in China earlier this…

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2014-08-03 More Africans Move to China

Expanding ties between Africa and China have led to more Chinese going to Africa. And, a growing number of Africans…

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2014-07-31 More Africans Seek Education in China

Tens of thousands of Africans are studying in China. The country provides students with financial assistance for education to develop…

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2014-06-21 Will China, India Become World’s Largest Economies?

The economies of India and China could be larger than many people have thought. A new study from the World…

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2013-09-07 Forty Years of Harmony: China and the Philadelphia Orchestra

From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Welcome to the program. I'm Caty Weaver. Today we will explore…

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2013-08-14 China’s New Lenders

Welcome again to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I'm Mario Ritter. Today, we learn about creative groups that are gaining…

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2013-07-26 Big Increase in Young, Unwed Mothers in China

Hello, and welcome to "As It Is," our daily show for people learning American English! I'm Christopher Cruise in Washington.…

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2013-06-16 We Visit An Automobile Show in China

Hello, and welcome to "As It Is" -- our daily show for people learning American English. I'm Christopher Cruise in…

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