Now playing Next China Ex-leader removed from China party congress as Xi eyes more power Meanwhile, PM Li Keqiang and three other members of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee will not be reappointed in a leadership shuffle on Sunday. 22/10/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom Attack on protestor at Chinese consulate in UK 'deeply concerning' Footage made public by domestic outlets showed a man was hauled through a gate into the consular grounds Sunday, where he was kicked and punched by five men as he lay on the ground. 17/10/2022
Now playing Next China China's Communist Party is holding its congress. Here's what to expect State media report that 2,296 representatives were “elected” to the congress. All candidates are carefully vetted, and no open campaigning is allowed. 15/10/2022
Now playing Next The Cube UK Parliament closes TikTok account due to data breach fears The UK Government's Tiktok account gets shut down after some Members of Parliament raise concerns that user data may be passed onto China's ruling Communist Party. This follows reports that the Chinese app is obliged to handed over personal data to Xi Jinping's government upon request. 05/08/2022
Now playing Next See Exiled artist Ai Weiwei reflects on Beijing Olympics The dissident creator says that the 2008 Olympics gave political and economic cover to the authoritarian regime in China. 04/02/2022
Now playing Next Green News China is now controlling the weather. What’s the environmental cost? The Chinese government used ‘cloud seeding’ to control rain and reduce pollution in Beijing last July. 09/12/2021
Now playing Next China Olympics committee says it has spoken to Peng Shuai in China The IOC said it held a second video call with the tennis star but did not release any video or transcript. 03/12/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Yahoo quits China as tough regulations hit western tech brands Yahoo followed gaming smash hit Fortnite and social platform Linkedin in pulling the plug on Chinese users. 02/11/2021
Now playing Next Opinion China banning crypto is an opportunity for free markets China's blanket ban on crypto trading and mining will open up new opportunities for free market economies that encourage innovation. 27/09/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Evergrande: What will happen if the property giant collapses? The Chinese property group has sparked fears it could default on its €240 billion debts, but analysts say it's unlikely to cause a global crisis. 21/09/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Kids in China can now play online games for just 3 hours a week The strict time limits mean under-18s will be limited to playing for just an hour a day on Fridays and weekends. 30/08/2021
Now playing Next China China will not be bullied, Xi tells Communist Party centenary crowd Those who try to bully China will end up with "broken heads and bloodshed", President Xi Jinping told a mass gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. 01/07/2021
Now playing Next China China's Communist Party turns 100, looks to cement its future The week-long celebrations focus on the party's early struggles and recent achievements, discarding decades of mismanagement. 30/06/2021
Now playing Next China China cracks down on Hong Kong Tiananmen Square massacre vigil Hong Kong had been the last place on Chinese soil where the June 4, 1989, event was publicly commemorated. 04/06/2021
Now playing Next China Tiananmen Square museum in Hong Kong shut after three days A Hong Kong museum commemorating the 1989 killings in China’s Tiananmen Square was shut after three days, as Chinese authorities continue to tighten control on the city. 02/06/2021
Now playing Next The Cube Fake accounts helping boost China's reach on Twitter, study finds China's ruling Communist Party (CPC) has been using fake fans to boost profiles on Twitter, a study has found. 11/05/2021
Now playing Next China China endorses plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections The Communist Party put forward plans which would reduce democratic representation in Hong Kong elections, following pro-democracy demonstrations in the region. 11/03/2021
Now playing Next China China announces 'over 6%' economic growth target, tech plans China’s premier announced plans to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade, Hong Kong and human rights. 05/03/2021
Now playing Next China China: BBC World News taken off air for 'serious content violation' Chinese state media say the BBC news channel has failed to be 'true and impartial'. Last week China's state broadcaster's licence was revoked in the UK. 11/02/2021
Now playing Next China China threatens retaliation over cancellation of CGTN's UK licence The Chinese foreign ministry threatened retaliation after CGTN's licence to broadcast in the UK was suddenly removed by Ofcom on Thursday. 05/02/2021
