China reports human-to-human bird flu transmission

"Chinese doctors have reported that human-to-human transmission likely occurred in a small family cluster of H5N1 avian flu cases in China late last year.A 52-year-old man from Jiangsu province fell ill with the virus after helping care for his son, 24. The younger man died...

Caterpillar announces major investment in China

CATERPILLAR ANNOUNCES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN CHINA WITH PLANS TO BUILD SMALL AND MEDIUM DIESEL ENGINES The company launches core elements of its multi-year investment plan for China (Full text of a statement. Contact details follow below.) Beijing (ANTARA...

China Plans to Install Bishop Without the Vatican’s Consent

"China is planning to consecrate another bishop without the consent of Rome, a ceremony that could occur as soon as Thursday and seems likely to further damage already fraying efforts at reconciliation."

China's Communist Party gets a taste for the blogging craze

"Around 20 officials from a town in eastern China have set up their own blogs after being encouraged by a local Communist Party leader, state media said..... However, the Chinese journalists noticed that visitors to the site are not allowed to post their comments...