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The thrills of wingsuit flying - without leaving your armchair
You may not be mentally or physically ready for wingsuit flying.You may not be mentally or physically ready for wingsuit flying.
China begins operating giant telescope to explore deep space
China has taken a big step forward in space exploration: a huge radio telescope – the largest in the world – has begun operating from its base in the southwest of the…China has taken a big step forward in space exploration: a huge radio telescope – the largest in the world – has begun operating from its base in the southwest of the…
Watermelon Carving Competition in China
A watermelon lamp carving competition kicked off in Pinghu City in China’s eastern Zhejiang Province on Saturday.A watermelon lamp carving competition kicked off in Pinghu City in China’s eastern Zhejiang Province on Saturday.
Syrian children's paintings on display in Shanghai
A non-governmental organization in China is exhibiting paintings by Syrian children to raise awareness about the migrants crisis from the war-torn country.A non-governmental organization in China is exhibiting paintings by Syrian children to raise awareness about the migrants crisis from the war-torn country.
Lufthansa reaches route sharing deal with Air China
Lufthansa has signed a route sharing deal with China's flagship carrier Air China to boost the German airline's access to the world's fastest growing aviation market.Lufthansa has signed a route sharing deal with China's flagship carrier Air China to boost the German airline's access to the world's fastest growing aviation market.
China: ceremony to mark 85th anniversary of Sept 18
A ceremony is held to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the September 18 incident in Shenyang City, capital of northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Sunday.A ceremony is held to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the September 18 incident in Shenyang City, capital of northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Sunday.
Typhoons bolster world's largest tidal bore
The world’s largest tidal bore, on the Qiantang River in China, has been swollen by floodwaters caused by two typhoons.The world’s largest tidal bore, on the Qiantang River in China, has been swollen by floodwaters caused by two typhoons.
Typhoon leaves trail of destruction in China
Typhoon Meranti has ripped through China’s Fujian province leaving a trail of destruction.Typhoon Meranti has ripped through China’s Fujian province leaving a trail of destruction.
EU should offer 'constructive criticism' to China - Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama has told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that the EU should offer “constructive criticism” to China.The Dalai Lama has told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that the EU should offer “constructive criticism” to China.
China's second space lab blasts off from Gobi desert
It’s lift off for China’s second prototype space station.It’s lift off for China’s second prototype space station.
Typhoon Meranti slams into southern China
Typhoon Meranti has struck southern China after sweeping across Taiwan.Typhoon Meranti has struck southern China after sweeping across Taiwan.
Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong protest against Wukan clashes
Dozens of Hong Kong activists protested on Wednesday (September 14) against the Chinese government crackdown against a popular village chief in Wukan.Dozens of Hong Kong activists protested on Wednesday (September 14) against the Chinese government crackdown against a popular village chief in Wukan.
Locals pelt riot police in China "democracy" village
Clashes broke out in Wukan between villagers and riot police, who fired tear gas and rubber bullets at them.Clashes broke out in Wukan between villagers and riot police, who fired tear gas and rubber bullets at them.
China's economy on track for stable growth
China's economy perked up in August after a lacklustre July. Factory output and retail sales grew faster than expected, the housing market was strong and government infrastructure spending rose.China's economy perked up in August after a lacklustre July. Factory output and retail sales grew faster than expected, the housing market was strong and government infrastructure spending rose.
Chinese student sues over books that call homosexuality a "disorder"
A Chinese student is taking the ministry of education to court over textbooks that say homosexuality that is a “mental disorder”.A Chinese student is taking the ministry of education to court over textbooks that say homosexuality that is a “mental disorder”.
China: World's highest bridge nears completion
The two sides of the 565-meter-high Beipanjiang Bridge, the world’s highest cable-stayed bridge, across southwest China’s Yunnan and Guizhou provinces were connected Saturday…The two sides of the 565-meter-high Beipanjiang Bridge, the world’s highest cable-stayed bridge, across southwest China’s Yunnan and Guizhou provinces were connected Saturday…
World's highest bridge nears completion
It is 565 metres above the ground - but where is it?It is 565 metres above the ground - but where is it?
Chinese lantern festival on Danube island
China’s traditional Lantern Festival has come to Europe, with 36 sculptures, lit by 18,000 LEDs on Vienna’s Danube island.China’s traditional Lantern Festival has come to Europe, with 36 sculptures, lit by 18,000 LEDs on Vienna’s Danube island.
Chinese waterfall reaching its spectacular best
Influenced by the rainfall in the upper-middle reaches of the Yellow River and the discharge of water from the reservoir, the Hukou Waterfall in northern China’s Shanxi Province has entered its best vInfluenced by the rainfall in the upper-middle reaches of the Yellow River and the discharge of water from the reservoir, the Hukou Waterfall in northern China’s Shanxi Province has entered its best v
G20 ends with pledge on trade and promise to fight protectionism
The balance sheet from the latest G20 meeting, President Barack Obama’s last, appears to be a thin one.The balance sheet from the latest G20 meeting, President Barack Obama’s last, appears to be a thin one.
Wildlife groups hail the Giant Panda's revival
For half a century the Giant Panda has been a symbol of global attempts to preserve wildlife.For half a century the Giant Panda has been a symbol of global attempts to preserve wildlife.
Spectacular evening gala at the G20 Summit
Parts of Hangzhou were lit up on Sunday (September 4) night as China put on a spectacular gala performance for global heads of state attending the G20 summit.Parts of Hangzhou were lit up on Sunday (September 4) night as China put on a spectacular gala performance for global heads of state attending the G20 summit.
Young anti-China activists take seats in Hong Kong elections
Several pro-independence and pro-democracy activists have won seats in elections for Hong Kong’s Legislative Council.Several pro-independence and pro-democracy activists have won seats in elections for Hong Kong’s Legislative Council.
G20 summit: Brexit warnings from Japan and US, but trade hope from Australia
Leaders of the world’s largest economies have met for the second and final day of the G20 summit in China.Leaders of the world’s largest economies have met for the second and final day of the G20 summit in China.
Panda twins born at US zoo
The mother of the only giant panda twins to be born in the US has delivered a second set of twins, Zoo Atlanta has confirmed. Three years ago, LunThe mother of the only giant panda twins to be born in the US has delivered a second set of twins, Zoo Atlanta has confirmed. Three years ago, Lun
G20 summit: global growth and trade disputes top agenda
Leaders from the world’s 20 biggest economies are meeting in the Chinese city of Hangzhow for a two-day summit.Leaders from the world’s 20 biggest economies are meeting in the Chinese city of Hangzhow for a two-day summit.
Hong Kong holds first major vote since pro-democracy protests
Voting is underway in Hong Kong, the first major election there since pro-democracy protests in 2014.Voting is underway in Hong Kong, the first major election there since pro-democracy protests in 2014.
G20 summit underway in China
Leaders of the G20 nations are in the Chinese city of Hangzhow for a two-day summit to find ways of boosting global growth.Leaders of the G20 nations are in the Chinese city of Hangzhow for a two-day summit to find ways of boosting global growth.
China and US ratify Paris climate change deal
The world’s two biggest polluters, China and the US, have both ratified the Paris climate change agreement.The world’s two biggest polluters, China and the US, have both ratified the Paris climate change agreement.
A valuable insight from Xi Jinping ahead of the G20
What does China think about reform, protectionism, the G20 and its role in the world?What does China think about reform, protectionism, the G20 and its role in the world?