Experts: DPRK test may trigger new arms race

2016-01-06 16:06:39

Zhang Liangui, an expert in Korean studies at the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, said he believes that the Wednesday test is "not a surprise" as Pyongyang has renewed its official commitment to its nuclear plans in recent years.

World concerns about DPRK nuclear test

2016-01-06 16:06:39

China has always pushed for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, maintaining that all relevant parties should refrain from unilateral moves detrimental to regional peace and stability.

China firmly opposes DPRK's nuclear test

2016-01-06 15:59:39

China "firmly" opposes the latest nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to a statement on Wednesday from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

DPRK's hydrogen bomb test not a surprise: Expert

2016-01-06 13:11:16

Zhang Liangui, an expert in Korean studies at the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, said he believes that the Wednesday test is "not a surprise" as Pyongyang has renewed its official commitment to its nuclear plans in recent years.

DPRK says it has conducted 4th nuclear test

2016-01-06 11:43:17

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea said it has conducted the country's first hydrogen bomb test following a shallow earthquake at a depth of 0 kilometer in the northeastern Sungjibaegam early this morning.

Sino-Indian relations offer opportunity: Ambassador

2016-01-06 10:32:23

Ashok K. Kantha, Indian ambassador to China, is preparing to leave China on Thursday after a successful two-year tenure. Mr. Kantha has witnessed improved communication between the leaders of China and India.

4.9-magnitude quake hits DPRK

2016-01-06 10:13:47

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale jolted the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Wednesday, China Earthquake Network Center said.

DPRK test-fires sub-launched ballistic missile in December

2016-01-06 09:20:27

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile last month, Republic of Korea(ROK's)Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the military.

Ambassador bids a quiet farewell after 2-year tenure

2016-01-06 08:18:55

Unlike Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has blazed a trail on social media with nearly 180,000 Chinese followers on his Sina Weibo micro blog, the country's ambassador to China prefers a low profile, both online and offline.

Obama unveils executive actions to curb gun violence

2016-01-06 06:53:03

US President Barack Obama Tuesday unveiled a handful of executive measures on gun control, including expanding background checks, calling for "a sense of urgency" about gun violence.

Pakistan PM embarks on 3-day visit to Sri Lanka

2016-01-04 16:18:39

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif embarked on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka on Monday at the invitation of the President of Sri Lanka, state television said.

Abe eyes continued LDP majority rule in upper house elections

2016-01-04 11:27:20

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday he is not planning to dissolve the lower house of parliament and call a snap election ahead of the triennial upper house elections this summer.