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China

China: Foreign Minister Qin Gang relieved of his duties

In office since the end of December 2022, Mr Qin has not been seen since 25 June after a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart in Beijing

25/07/2023

Culture news

Bruce Lee RIP: Fans honour martial arts legend 50 years on from death

It’s the 50th anniversary of the death of legendary American-born Chinese actor and martial art master Bruce Lee. This is how he became an enduring worldwide movie star and a global icon.

20/07/2023

Climate

China records its highest ever temperature of 52.2°C

Concerns are mounting of a possible repeat of last year's drought.

17/07/2023

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WATCH: Zookeepers in China help animals beat the heat

Pandas are treated to a special fruit platter served on large ice blocks, while the park's huge hippos enjoy a cold shower and a cool dip in the pond.

12/07/2023

Tech News

Meet China's caregiver robot to help the future elderly and patients

The GR-1 humanoid will be able to carry patients from the bed to wheelchairs and help pick up objects.

12/07/2023

China

Six people killed in knife attack at Chinese preschool

A spokeswoman for the city government said the victims included one teacher, two parents and three pupils.

10/07/2023

China

UK accused of harbouring Hong Kong 'fugitives' by China

Hong Kong's leader warned pro-democracy activists will be 'pursued for life' on Tuesday.

04/07/2023

China

Euroviews. The EU and China have to forge a more resilient relationship — now

The polycrisis engulfing the world today reveals a broken multilateralism that beckons both Brussels and Beijing to have the will to embark on a journey towards change, Lucie Qian Xia writes.

29/06/2023

China

US and China reach 'common ground' after Blinken visit

The United States and China have agreed to stabilise their badly deteriorated ties during a critical visit to Beijing by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met Monday with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

19/06/2023

China

China and US must choose between 'cooperation and conflict' - Beijing

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with top diplomats in Beijing as he continues his two-day mission to try and cool US-China tensions.

19/06/2023

China

Foreign ministers of US and China hold rare one-to-one meeting

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang talk for nearly six hours in Beijing - but appeared to agree on little.

18/06/2023

China

Blinken arrives in Beijing on mission to cool soaring US-China tension

Blinken is the highest-level American official to visit China since President Joe Biden took office and the first secretary of state to make the trip in five years.

18/06/2023

China

Euroviews. Could the COVID pandemic have been avoided if China were a democracy?

Not only could China have potentially prevented the global coronavirus pandemic — its authoritarian regime is now also impeding our ability to learn from it, thereby increasing the risk of future pandemics, Oliver St. John writes.

14/06/2023

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Watch: Giant yellow ducks make a splash in Hong Kong

The twin 18-metre-tall sculptures by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman are part of the Rubber Duck series that has made appearances in major cities since its 2007 debut.

09/06/2023

Culture news

Hong Kong citizens sing "Glory to Hong Kong" in show of solidarity

Thousands of Hong Kong citizens defied the government's move to ban the anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" by singing the song born out of massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.

09/06/2023

Tech News

China used TikTok data to track Hong Kong protesters, says former exec

This is the latest in a series of allegations brought against the short video sharing platform and its China-based parent company.

08/06/2023

China

Hong Kong journalist wins rare victory for media freedom in court

The award-winning reporter Bao Choy was found guilty of deceiving the government in 2021. But on Monday, a judge ruled in the journalist's favour, quashing her conviction and setting aside the sentence.

05/06/2023

China

China accuses US of provocation with manoeuvres in Taiwan Strait

China has accused the United States of "provocation" after warships from the two countries almost collided in the Taiwan Strait.

05/06/2023

China

Global tributes mark 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre

Demonstrators across the world took to the streets on Sunday to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. From Hong Kong to London, rallies, vigils and protests were held in tribute to the victims of Beijing's pro-democracy crackdowns.

04/06/2023

Moments

Hot headed? Control your mind with 'moving meditation’ in China

The basic principle is ‘to teach people how to overcome hardship with softness’.

31/05/2023

Health news

COVID origins: Top Chinese scientist says 'don't rule out anything'

The former head of China's Centre for Disease Control played a key role in responding to the pandemic.

30/05/2023

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Watch: Hong Kong bun festival returns

Climbers scramble up the 14-metre-high (45-feet-high) bamboo tower covered with imitation steamed buns during Hong Kong's annual colourful Bun Festival, which makes its return to the island of Cheung Chau after three years of a pandemic-induced hiatus.

27/05/2023

Travel News

Airline crew accused of discriminating against non-English speakers

The crew worked for Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific airline.

25/05/2023

Tech News

China bans Micron chips as tech row with US escalates

The move deepens a dispute between the US and China over technology and security.

22/05/2023

China

China's development plan for Central Asia as summit concludes

China's president has presented a plan which would increase its influence in Central Asia as the summit with five former Soviet states concludes.

19/05/2023

China

Xi hosts Central Asian leaders as China looks to expand reach eastward

China's trade with Central Asian countries reached €64 billion in 2022 and rose by 22 per cent in the first quarter of this year.

18/05/2023