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 Lhasa River Project aims to build six dams…
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 per couplepolicy at the end of October. All married couples…
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 is part of a global economic strategy and reflects growing…
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 low cost, but then they are expected to make expensive…
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 steep mountain cliff. At the top, visitors can step out…
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 the U.N. General Assembly at the organization’s headquarters in New…
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 of more than five times the speed of…
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 month. He met with high-level military officials and received promises…
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 are moving to China. Many Africans say they are moving…
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 skills that Africa needs most. And the system makes friends…
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 Bank now has some experts predicting that China will become…
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 the power of music. In Jerusalem, drummers use music to…
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 popularity in the United States. But first, we…
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. Today on the program we take you back 60 years…
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 Washington. Today on the program, we go to an automobile…