Christopher Bodeen

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China jails 2 reporters accused of faking stories

Christopher Bodeen · October 17, 2014 10:23 am

A truck driver moves containers in east China's Shandong province. The world's second-largest economy added tariffs to U.S. imports last week, in a tit-for-tat retaliation to moves by the White House.

China trade growth rebounds in September

Christopher Bodeen · October 13, 2014 5:11 am

National Security

US and China discuss avoiding military incidents

Christopher Bodeen · September 9, 2014 11:25 am

U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice shakes hands with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi at right before a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. The White House's top national security adviser said Monday that the U.S. still considers China a priority as she met with a senior Chinese official on a trip to pave the way for a visit by President Barack Obama to Beijing in November.(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, Pool)

US official in Beijing to prepare for Obama visit

Christopher Bodeen · September 8, 2014 10:42 am

In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, Vietnamese special envoy Le Hong Anh, left, poses with Liu Yunshan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, prior to a meeting in Beijing Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014. China and Vietnam said they're committed to negotiating maritime disputes to avoid a recurrence of tensions that spiked when China deployed an oil rig in waters claimed by Hanoi. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Zhang Duo) NO SALES

China, Vietnam say they’ll negotiate sea disputes

Christopher Bodeen · August 27, 2014 1:07 pm

FILE - In this June 14, 2010 file photo Hong Kong actor Jaycee Chan attends a premiere of his new film " Break Up Club " in Hong Kong. Action star Jackie Chan said he's ashamed and saddened over his son's arrest on drug charges and has apologized to the public. In a microblog posting Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, Chan said his actor son Jaycee Chan would have to face the consequences of his actions, but promised that the two would face the future together.(AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)

Jackie Chan expresses shame over son’s drug arrest

Christopher Bodeen · August 20, 2014 2:22 pm

A man is arrested as police try to disperse a crowd during protests in Ferguson, Mo. early Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. On Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, a white police officer fatally shot Michael Brown, an unarmed black 18-year old, in the St. Louis suburb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

National Security

Chinese, Russian media turn criticisms back on US

Christopher Bodeen · August 20, 2014 8:08 am

Russian choppers in China for multinational drills

Christopher Bodeen · August 18, 2014 9:07 am

A Chinese priest holds up a bible during a mass at the 400-year-old Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Beijing, China, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. Chinese Catholics on Friday cheered Pope Francisâ visit to neighboring South Korea, saying they hoped his trip to their region would help end the estrangement between Beijing and the Vatican. However, Chinaâs entirely state-run media imposed a virtual news blackout on his visit, ensuring the public at large would know little about Francisâ activities. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Who stopped China Catholics going to South Korea?

Christopher Bodeen · August 16, 2014 1:54 pm

US Secretary of State John Kerry hold up his fist as he speaks to the media during a press conference at the conclusion of the AUSMIN talks at Admiralty House in Sydney, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel are meeting with their Australian counterparts at the annual Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), which will focus on regional security and enhanced military co-operation. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts/Pool)

John Kerry talks Asian relationships, trade pact

Christopher Bodeen · August 16, 2014 3:29 am

Faithfuls take part in a mass at the 400-year-old Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Beijing, China, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. Chinese Catholics on Friday cheered Pope Francisâ visit to neighboring South Korea, saying they hoped his trip to their region would help end the estrangement between Beijing and the Vatican. However, Chinaâs entirely state-run media imposed a virtual news blackout on his visit, ensuring the public at large would know little about Francisâ activities. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

China Catholics cheer pope’s South Korea visit

Christopher Bodeen · August 15, 2014 2:41 pm

A child peers out near a cross on a gate of the Wangfujing Catholic Church in Beijing, China, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014. Pope Francis' greeting to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he flew to South Korea early Thursday was a rare cordial exchange between the sides that have no diplomatic relations and are embroiled in a sometimes bitter contest for authority. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Pope’s South Korea visit brings China opportunity

Christopher Bodeen · August 15, 2014 2:09 am