SINGAPORE—In 2002, with China’s shipyards producing just 8% of global commercial tonnage, then-Premier Zhu Rongji challenged his nation. “China,” he said, “can hope to become the world ...

China has ended its 15-year quest to join the World Trade Organization and will officially become a fully-fledged member of the international trading system on Tuesday. China's membership follows a ...

Speaking at a packed press conference, Premier Zhu Rongji Wednesday issued one in a series of strong-worded warnings from the Chinese Government, saying that no form of Taiwan independence will be ...