An explosion caused by a suspected gas leak has ripped through a building in northern China, killing at least two people and injuring 26 others Source: At least 2 dead and dozens injured in a suspected gas explosion outside Beijing Category: International
By Christopher Cottrell Talks on March 19 are expected to involve Japan Self-Defence Forces and police taking part in local and regional responses as well as training. Source: Japan to shore up security support for Pacific Islands in ‘significant’ policy shift as China looms
By Frank Chen Economist and ‘two sessions’ delegate Yang Chengzhang says China needs ‘richer sources of statistics and information’ and calls for releases from tertiary and research institutions, industrial associations and the media. Source: China’s economic data needs to be ‘richer’ to boost transparency, investor confidence