Japanese line up to cuddle hedgehogs - carefully

2016-04-07 09:35:22

As if cat, rabbit, owl, hawk and even snake-themed cafes aren't enough in a country which loves all things cute, Tokyo residents wanting to spend time with animals have a new choice - a hedgehog-themed cafe.

Peace pledge delivered to Myanmar

2016-04-07 08:11:17

China is ready to play a role in boosting peace talks on the troubled situation in northern Myanmar at Myanmar's request, visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.

ROK visa applications suspended

2016-04-07 08:11:17

Visa applications to the Republic of Korea made through 52 travel agencies in China's three northeastern provinces have been suspended by the ROK consulate general in Shenyang, Liaoning province.

China's water release helping Vietnam

2016-04-07 02:34:21

China has doubled the amount of water being discharged from the Jinghong Hydropower Station in Yunnan province to help alleviate the drought.

China to jointly safeguard peace with Myanmar in border areas: FM

2016-04-06 19:58:53

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Wednesday that China is ready to jointly safeguard the peace and stability with Myanmar along their borders.

Vietnam busts transnational fraud ring

2016-04-06 10:29:35

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City has detained 7 foreign and local people for having cheated many victims out of more than $400,000 since late last year.

212 killed in rain-related accidents in Pakistan

2016-04-06 10:29:05

At least 212 people were killed, 188 injured and 1,428 houses collapsed in separate rain-triggered accidents in parts of Pakistan over the last month, authorities said Saturday.

Expert confident over Suu Kyi's approach

2016-04-06 09:09:09

Optimism over the pragmatic approach taken by Myanmar political heavyweight Aung San Suu Kyi has been voiced by a Chinese expert.

Chinese, Vietnamese police cooperate in nabbing fugitives

2016-04-06 08:55:56

The Vietnamese police transferred a Chinese suspect to their Chinese counterpart on Tuesday at the Noi Bai International Airport.

China-Myanmar relations reach 'new starting point'

2016-04-06 02:58:23

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Tuesday that the two nations should "reinforce high-level exchanges as soon as possible".

Chinese FM meets with Myanmar's Suu Kyi

2016-04-06 00:31:40

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday met with his Myanmar counterpart Aung San Suu Kyi here to discuss the development of bilateral relations shortly after the installation of Myanmar's new government.

China eyes cooperation with Myanmar

2016-04-05 21:02:32

China expects to strengthen economic and trade cooperation with Myanmar, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi mid-way through a Myanmar tour.