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Thirty years on: what led to the Tiananmen Square massacre?

June 4th marks 30 years since a pro-democracy protest in Beijing's Tiananmen Square ended in bloodshed.

03/06/2019

China

Watch: Galaxy of drones light up Guiyang night sky

3D designs of love hearts, butterflies and the human body can be spotted in a rainbow of colours.

28/05/2019

China

Watch: Furs aid for four-legged friends with Hong Kong pet ambulances

The ambulance is fully equipped with oxygen tanks, bandages and medical supplies. It's not yet legal for it to sound a siren but organisers are hoping to have this approved by city officials.

28/05/2019

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An ambulance service for pets for the first time in Hong Kong

An ambulance service for pets is now available in Hong Kong, China, to care for animals in emergency situations. The service started with a modified small bus and now has three ambulances equipped with oxygen, bandages and medical supplies.

27/05/2019

China

China responsible for surge in ozone-depleting emissions - study

China is to blame for much of the increase in illegal ozone-depleting substances (ODS) since 2013, according to a study published by the journal Nature on Thursday.

23/05/2019

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Young riders sprint on balance bike course in southwest China

More than 240 young riders took on each other in a balance bike race in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality over the weekend.

20/05/2019

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Falling and scoring, robots compete on football pitch

As a side event of World 3rd Intelligence Congress, the matches featured 400 contestants from 10 different countries, competing against each other with their best droids in Tianjin.

18/05/2019

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Scuffles in Hong Kong as tempers flare over new extradition law

Tensions are running high over a new law that would enable criminal suspects to be extradited to the Chinese mainland.

11/05/2019

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New world record set for highest-ever game of rugby

Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby, arranged the match near Everest Advanced Base Camp.

07/05/2019

China

Hong Kong protests against proposed new extradition laws

Hong Kong protests against proposed new extradition laws

28/04/2019

China

Fake Lego manufacturers apprehended in China

Toys - including an imitation Star Wars set - which were copied from Lego blueprints were seized, a police statement said.

27/04/2019

China

Xi Jinping says BRI is a great opportunity

Presidents Xi Jinping and Putin attend Belt and Road Forum in Beijing

27/04/2019

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People from ethnic minorities celebrate traditional festival in Hainan

Dancing, singing and drinking rice wine, people of ethnic minorities in south China's Hainan Province celebrated their traditional "Sanyuesan Festival" on Sunday.

08/04/2019

China

New study finds no evidence of moderate drinking benefits

New research finds that just one to two drinks a day can increase the risk of having a stroke

05/04/2019

China

Hong Kong forges ahead with new extradition law despite opposition

Hong Kong forges ahead with new extradition law despite opposition

03/04/2019

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Spring blossoms bloom throughout China

Pear, apricot, peach and other blossoms have bloomed in various parts of China, unfolding the spring season in full.

02/04/2019

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Watch: Elephant destroys nine cars during downtown stroll

He was eventually led back to the safety of the forest.

27/03/2019

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Wild elephant makes trouble on downtown street in southwest China

A wild elephant, rejected by his herd by another male, was forced to wander the streets of Meng'a Town in southwest China's Yunnan Province and destroyed almost 10 vehicles.

25/03/2019

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China clones 'Sherlock Holmes' of police dogs: state media

Three-months old Kunxun was cloned from a decorated female police sniffer.

21/03/2019

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Death toll rises to 15 in north China building collapse

The death toll from a building collapse in Xiangning County of Linfen City in north China's Shanxi Province that occurred due to a landslide climbed to 15 on Tuesday.

19/03/2019

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Spring brings vitality to China's Guizhou Province

With spring back to the earth, flowers have begun blooming in southwest China's Guizhou Province, attracting large numbers of visitors to enjoy the vitality of the earth.

13/03/2019

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Made in Qingdao: China’s City of Film gets serious about attracting filmmakers with subsidies

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Qingdao has already come a long way towards earning its moniker City of Film: Spring Festival blockbusters ‘The Wandering Earth’ and ‘Crazy Alien’ were filmed and produced in the East China city.

13/03/2019

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“Why would you want to see a Chanel jacket become car insulation?”

Our exclusive interview with eco fashion entrepreneur Christina Dean, on building a new sustainable label and promoting the circular economy.

09/03/2019

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China lowers growth target amid trade and debt fears

China is lowering its economic growth targets as it struggles with a US trade war, a slowing global economy and a crackdown on debt.

05/03/2019

China

Watch: Kim Jong-un pauses for cigarette break on marathon train trip

A cigarette break in style means having a crystal ashtray on hand at all times.

26/02/2019

China

Chinese stocks jump after Trump extends tariff deadline

Chinese stocks made their biggest single day gain on Monday after US president Trump announced he would extend the March 1st tariff deadline.

25/02/2019