Ties between China and the Republic of Korea are expected to get warmer under their new leaderships, as the two countries agreed to deepen relations during a meeting between China's top political leader and the special envoy of the ROK's future leader on Wednesday.
Australia on Wednesday unveiled the country's first national security strategy, placing Canberra's principal focus on the Asian region.
Party chief Xi Jinping called for the resumption of the Six-Party Talks concerning the Korean Peninsula during a meeting with a special envoy of the Republic of Korea's President-elect Park Geun-hye.
China's top anti-graft body is researching measures to crack down on corruption and improve supervision of high-level officials, a senior disciplinary official said.
A high-ranking official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has encouraged the religious circle and followers to play a positive role in China's modernization drive.
The disciplinary arm of the Communist Party of China (CPC) issued a communique on Wednesday, vowing severe penalties for lavish banquets and tours fueled by public funds amid continued pressure against corruption.
Xi said it is in line with the interests of China and the ROK to maintain peace and stability on the peninsula. China reiterates stance on non-proliferation
Police are searching for an official in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, who is missing with at least 100 million yuan ($16 million) that he owes to 100 residents.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Wednesday reiterated China's "firm" stance on non-proliferation, saying China closely adheres to relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
China urged the Philippines to avoid taking any action that could complicate the South China Sea issue, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.
The Zhejiang Provincial High People's Court has recalled a potential unjust case that may have put five innocent men in prison for 17 years.
The State Council, or China's cabinet, will send a draft version of a government work report for 2013 to multiple central and provincial-level government departments to solicit their opinions.