A corpse was found yesterday in a segment of Xiangjiang River, S China’s Hunan Province that might belong to the missing girl Yang Lijun, who fell into an uncovered manhole in the provincial capital Changsha two months ago. Full Story

China granted observer status in Arctic Council

China has been granted observer status in the Arctic Council. Full Story

Taiwan to adopt 2nd wave of sanctions on Manila if demands not satisfied

Ma Ying-jeou froze the hiring of Philippine workers to express "strong dissatisfaction". Full Story

Death toll from E. China plant blast hits 12

JINAN, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a blast that ripped through an explosives manufacturing plant in east China's Shandong Province on Monday has climbed to 12, local government said. Full Story

Fighter jet crashes into sea off Taiwan

2013-05-20 04:36:05 GMT

A Mirage 2000 fighter jet, which was on a flight training mission, crashed into waters off northwest county Hsinchu in Taiwan Monday morning, according to local media reports. Full Story

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Restrictions on property inquiries arouse controversy

Authorities in several regions of China have issued regulations to restrict inquiries into individuals' house registrations, a move that has aroused controversy after a slew of online exposes of corrupt government officials owning large amounts of property. Full Story

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