
Jul 23 - By Andrew Dampf, AP Sports Writer
Two Chinese swimmers stood and stared in awe. Photographers snapped away.

Jun 23 - By Nancy Armour, AP National Writer
Two Chinese gymnasts suspected of being underage at the 2000 Olympics aren't off the hook yet.
Apr 9 - By Associated Press
China's dairy sector has appealed for government financial aid after being hit hard last year by the tainted milk scandal that left at least six babies dead and sickened tens of thousands, a top dairy industry official said Friday.
Mar 23 - By Associated Press
Two Chinese health officials have been fired for mismanagement in the reporting of hand, foot and mouth disease and investigators are looking into a possible cover-up, state media said Monday.

Dec 25 - By Anita Chang, Associated Press Writer
A former dairy boss in China's scandal over tainted milk blamed for the deaths of at least six babies and illnesses of nearly 300,000 others has pleaded guilty to charges that could lead to the death penalty, state media reported.

Dec 22 - By Associated Press
Legislative aides from Taiwan's pro-independence opposition donned panda suits Wednesday, part of a public relations effort by anti-China lawmakers to paint the mainland's panda gift as a stalking horse for its pro-unification agenda.
Dec 13 - By Associated Press
Two Chinese auto plants run by German automaker Volkswagen AG through joint ventures are planning to partly suspend production lines to conduct maintenance work, state television reported Sunday.

Dec 7 - By Shino Yuasa, Associated Press Writer
Two Chinese survey ships intruded on Japanese waters surrounding disputed islands in the East China Sea on Monday but retreated several hours after Tokyo protested to Beijing, Japanese officials said.

Nov 17 - By Henry Sanderson, Associated Press Writer
Two Chinese provinces are trying to deter companies from laying off large numbers of workers as they struggle to limit the fallout from the global financial crisis.
Oct 23 - By Associated Press
Two Chinese bureaucrats have failed to return from official trips to Paris and authorities are investigating their claims of health problems and other reasons, state media reports and officials said Friday.
Aug 26 - By Associated Press
Two Chinese tobacco companies are merging to form the world's fourth-largest cigarette producer by volume, a financial newspaper reported Tuesday.
Jun 29 - By Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer
Two Chinese steel companies combined Monday to form the world's fifth-largest producer, the latest in a series of government-orchestrated deals aimed at creating globally competitive suppliers amid booming demand.
May 21 - By Associated Press
Two Chinese men were detained on accusations they spread an earthquake rumor that sent hundreds of girls running from a dormitory, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported Thursday.
Feb 6 - By Associated Press
Two Chinese businesses and a U.S. company were indicted Wednesday in the tainted pet food incidents that killed potentially thousands of animals last year and raised worries about products made in China.