China's Wen says jobs a priority despite economic headwinds

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says he will make job creation a more urgent priority in the face of slowed economic growth and weakened exports.

China: We'd better shape up, so we need a plan

China has pledged to hold people more accountable for their actions after a string of scandals involving everything from food safety to fake goods.

Can Brics build support for the eurozone?

The Brics are considering offering support to the euro area, possibly by buying bonds, but there are doubts that a significant plan will materialise.

We're still the best bet in the world, Biden tells China

US Vice-President Joe Biden on Sunday rejected views that American power is waning and said Washington would never default on its debt.

Why does China love Shakespeare?

Wen Jiabao's visit to Stratford was graceful cultural diplomacy -- but reflects China's real fascination with Shakespeare.

Chinese farmers go online to sell produce

There's a a growing number of Chinese farmers selling their produce online, giving them access to customers countrywide and boosting their income.

'Great wall of suspicion' persists between China, India

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao left New Delhi on Friday, vowing that India will never be a rival, but his rhetoric has done little to lift Indian unease.

'War' gains currency at G7

China is placed under pressure as several central banks intervene to make their currencies cheaper.

Zuma looks to China to boost trade

South African President Jacob Zuma, struggling with sluggish growth and worker discontent at home, seeks to boost trade on Monday on a trip to China.

China's Wen reveals fears of any Korea conflict spreading

Premier Wen Jiabao took said this week that any clash could have serious reverberations for the region, not least his own country.

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