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Tensions between China and Japan are being increasingly seen in the pre-World War I context of a rising nation — in this case, China — unable to overcome its differences with its neighbors and triggering a global war. (Associated Press)

Inside China: Beijing prefers the world to think WWII not WWI in terms of rising tensions

By Miles Yu

As world ages, immigration seen as big boost to US

Associated Press

In this Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 photo, Chinese policemen manhandle a foreign photographer, center, as he photographs Zhang Qingfang, lawyer of legal scholar and founder of the New Citizens movement Xu Zhiyong, speaking to the media near the No. 1 Intermediate People's Court, where Xu appeared for his verdict in Beijing. The government is intensifying efforts to control foreign media coverage of China, blocking websites, harassing reporters trying to cover trials of activists in Beijing and thwarting efforts by The New York Times to station new journalists on the mainland. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

White House goes to bat for American journalists in China

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 25, 2014 photo, actors, from left to right, Tian Liang, Jimmy Lin, Guo Tao, and Zhang Liang, pose for photos at a press conference for movie “Dad, Where Are We Going?” in Beijing, China. The movie about the relationships between celebrity fathers and their young children is the latest Chinese TV program to attempt to cross over onto the big screen, as entertainment companies try to capitalize on the success of hit shows. (AP Photo) CHINA OUT

China turns hit reality TV show into movie

By LOUISE WATT - Associated Press

China's President Xi Jinping attends a meeting with former U.S. President Bill Clinton at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Jason Lee, Pool)

Beijing boots U.S. reporter over stories of Communist corruption

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Retiring Montana Sen. Max Baucus testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination to become US ambassador to China. Tuesday's hearing by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was a switch for the six-term Democrat from Montana. As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Baucus is used to vetting nominees. On Tuesday he will be answering questions. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama ambassador pick embraces criticism of China

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 file photo, Kenyan officials display some of more than 1,600 pieces of illegal ivory found hidden inside bags of sesame seeds in freight traveling from Uganda, in Kenya's major port city of Mombasa, Kenya. A Kenyan court sentenced a Chinese man Tang Yong Jian on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 to seven years in jail, or a fine of about US$230,000, for ivory smuggling in the first case since the country passed a stringent new law to deter illegal trading in wildlife products. (AP Photo, File)

Kenya: Chinese man fined $230K for ivory traffic

By TOM ODULA - Associated Press

Retiring Montana Sen. Max Baucus testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination to become US ambassador to China. Tuesday's hearing by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was a switch for the six-term Democrat from Montana. As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Baucus is used to vetting nominees. On Tuesday he will be answering questions. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama’s nominee for ambassador to China: ‘I’m no real expert on China’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy Ambassador Glyn Davies listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at a hotel in Beijing, China Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. Davies on Tuesday urged North Korea to pardon imprisoned American Kenneth Bae, saying he was in poor health and needed to return home. Davies&#8217; call for Bae&#8217;s freedom follows a news conference the missionary gave earlier this month at which he said his situation was growing more difficult. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

State Dept. confirms Kerry visit with Bae family, calls for N. Korea to release imprisoned pastor

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

China’s lunar rover has mechanical trouble

Associated Press

In this photo made available by Rolando Gutierrez in Jan. 21, 2014 shows a Curtis P-40 Warhawk fighter plane as it is loaded for transport in San Diego, CA. The warplane is bound for the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA. The P-40E is the model flown by the 1st American Volunteer Group during World War II. It was immortalized in military lore in a John Wayne film. (AP Photo/Rolando Gutierrez)

Restored fighter plane salutes Flying Tigers

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY - Associated Press

China President Xi named head of new security body

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - Associated Press

American missionary Kenneth Bae speaks to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Bae, 45, who has been jailed in North Korea for more than a year, appealed for the U.S. to do its best to secure his release. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon)

EXCLUSIVE: N. Korea sending message it wants to release captive Kenneth Bae, former envoy says

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2012 file photo, a Lenovo employee, front, walks near the company logos during a Lenovo promotional event in Beijing, China. Lenovo said Thursday Jan. 23, 2014 it is acquiring IBM's x86 server business and expects to offer jobs to 7,500 IBM employees in locations around the world. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan, File)

Lenovo buys part of IBM server business for $2.3B

By JOE McDONALD - Associated Press

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Inside China: Stealth fighter revealed

By Miles Yu

Chinese policemen try to prevent journalists from interviewing Zhang Qingfang, inside the white SUV, a lawyer of legal scholar and founder of the New Citizens movement Xu Zhiyong near the No. 1 Intermediate People's Court, where Xu stood trial, in Beijing Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

U.S. calls on China to free scholar fighting graft

By Didi Tang - Associated Press

General Motors CEO Mary Barra addresses the media during a roundtable meeting with journalists in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Barra to stay the course at GM, but accelerate

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - Associated Press

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EDITORIAL: Hungry alligators await as the U.S. Treasury is running out of gimmicks

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

US Pacific chief concern over Japan-China tension

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON - Associated Press

China's Song Nan performs during the men's short program of the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Japan’s Mura leads in Taiwan after short program

Associated Press