Virologist tells The Telegraph he was given a tour by Chinese health officials in 2014 to see 'where a disease could emerge'

5 activists receive up to 18-month sentences for organizing massive protests in August 2019; 82-year-old lawyer let off due to his age

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State Department downplays significance of 25-year deal between nations that could lessen American influence, says has 'narrow tactical alignment' with China on nuclear issue

Joint WHO-Chinese team probing coronavirus outbreak to conclude disease was probably passed from bats to another animal then humans, also to recommend further study

Gulf nation announces venture, doesn't specify when commercial production will begin

Beijing to invest $400 billion in Iran in exchange for oil, report says; agreement will strengthen military ties and may undermine US leverage in Middle East

Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi arrives in Tehran to ink deal that will include investments in energy and infrastructure; final details not announced yet

During routine security work, social media giant identifies network of hackers using suspicious links and fake websites; under 500 people targeted

Beijing FM announces five-point plan to boost its involvement in peacemaking and realize 'regional peace and stability in the Middle East'