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The Obama administration has been skeptical of the proposed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank from the start, arguing that it could prove redundant and could undercut lending standards on such issues as worker protections and the environment. (Associated Press)

Obama humiliated as allies join China’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

(AP Photo/Misha Japaridze, File) — FILE

Inside China: Myanmar bombed Chinese village

By Miles Yu

Zhang Chunxian, the Communist Party secretary of the Xinjiang province, claimed Tuesday that an unspecified number of Uighurs have "fled overseas and joined the Islamic State." "We have also found that some who fought returned to Xinjiang to participate in terrorist plots," Mr. Zhang said. (Associated Press)

China says Uighurs bring Islamic State terror back from jihad, plot attacks

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

In this March 4, 2015 photo, a man smokes near the souvenir plates bearing images of Chinese President Xi Jinping on display together with China's former presidents at a shop near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Barely two years into office, Xi has attracted an extraordinary degree of attention to his public persona that veers perilously close to a full-blown personality cult. Such a phenomenon has not seen since the days of Mao Zedong, with successors wary of the turmoil his leadership unleashed and generally favoring a dry, rule-by-consensus approach. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

China’s Xi seen at center of emerging culture of praise

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - Associated Press

Britain's Prince William (second from the right, Duke of Cambridge, is accompanied by a museum officer (right) during a visit to the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, on March 2, 2015. (AP Photo/Rolex Dela Pena, Pool)

Britain’s Prince William takes on diplomatic role in China

By Louise Watt - Associated Press

In this Friday, Feb.20, 2015 photo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a traditional attire of the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, waves during an event marking the 28th anniversary of its statehood in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India. China summoned India's ambassador over Modi's visit to a disputed border region in the Himalayas, a long-festering irritant in relations between the Asian giants.(AP Photo/Press Trust of India)INDIA OUT

Inside China: Narendra Modi riles China

By Miles Yu

President Barack Obama, left, toasts with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Nov. 12 at a lunch banquet in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. China has become one of the world's largest two economies, and is wealthy enough to buy up at least $1.3 trillion of the U.S. debt. But that hasn't stopped Uncle Sam from continuing to send foreign aid to Beijing. (Associated Press)

Golden Hammer: U.S. sends China millions in foreign aid despite $1.3 trillion debt

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

U.S. President Barack Obama, left, walks past Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit at the International Convention Center in Yanqi Lake, Beijing, China Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) **FILE**

China threatens to arm Hawaii separatists who want kingdom

By Bill Gertz and The Washington Free Beacon

Chinese President Xi Jinping's anti-graft crusade has unearthed signs of internal tension and disorder among senior military leaders, with the suicides of multiple party leaders coming to light. (AP Photo/Jason Reed, Pool)

Inside China: Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je hit over comments

By Miles Yu

Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez delivers a statement during a signing ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Rolex Dela Pena, Pool)

China, Argentina agree on work for new nuclear power plants

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Chinese People’s Liberation Army cadets take part in a bayonet drills at the PLA’s Armoured Forces Engineering Academy Base, on the outskirts of Beijing. (Associated Press)

China conducting 100-year ruse to deceive west into providing support

By Bill Gertz and The Washington Free Beacon - The Washington Times

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa lost the election to opposition leader Maithripala Sirisena. (AP Photo/Sanka Gayashan, File)

Inside China: Stung by Sri Lanka’s election

By Miles Yu

Some say Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg deleting Chinese dissident Liao Yiwu's Facebook account is an attempt to curry favor with Chinese President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Inside China: China lauds Facebook’s blocking of dissident’s account

By Miles Yu

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, review an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, Pool)

Venezuela’s Maduro in China seeking aid for stricken economy

Associated Press

A Chinese officer, top right, looks as members of honor guard rehearse for a welcome ceremony held by Chinese President Xi Jinping for visiting Costa Rica's President Luis Guillermo Solis at the main entrance of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

FBI eyes Chinese hacking of dams database

By Bill Gertz — The Washington Free Beacon

U.S. Military Hardware Assist to Taiwan Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

BOB DOLE: Obama’s Asia pivot requires Taiwan submarine defense against China

By Bob Dole

An anti-Beijing protester holds a placard with picture of jailed Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo during a rally outside the Chinese liaison office in Hong Kong Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. They demanded to release Chinese human rights activists. The placard reads "Release Liu Xiaobo." (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Chinese leaders reiterate support for Hong Kong’s unpopular leader

Associated Press

The hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was punctuated by false leads since it disappeared with 239 people aboard about an hour after leaving Kuala Lumpur for Beijing in March. (Associated Press)

Search for missing Malaysian airliner trickles to single ship

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Harikrishna-Radjabov after 23. Nh4.

DAVID R. SANDS: Basking in the Basque: Format offers unique chess challenges

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

North Koreans gather at the Mansu Hill where the statues of the late leaders Kim Il Sung, and Kim Jong Il tower over them Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, in Pyongyang, North Korea, a day before the 3rd anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Inside China: China not invited to North Korea anniversary

By Miles Yu