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China

Disrespecting China’s national anthem can now lead to 3 years in jail

People are also banned from performing the national anthem in public.

04/11/2017

China

New glass skywalk opens in China

A new glass skywalk has opened in China's East Taihang Scenic Area. The skywalk in 226 metres long and two metres wide and 1180 metres off the ground.

31/10/2017

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New desktop wallpaper? Autumn colours in China

Some breakthtaking colours here.

30/10/2017

China

Freight train begins new China to Europe route

A freight train used a new China- Europe train route for the first time on Saturday. Its journey began in Wuhan bound for Dourges in France. The journey is expected to take between 16 and 18 days.

30/10/2017

China

IKEA to pull 'sexist' advert in China following backlash

The Swedish furniture giant said it was thankful for the "candid feedback"

25/10/2017

Europe News

Trade tensions ahead for EU-China ties

25/10/2017

China

China's Communist Party unveils new top leadership panel with President Xi Jinping at its head

China has unveiled its new six-strong leadership team who will work directly beneath President Xi Jinping

25/10/2017

China

Hong Kong protest leaders released on bail

Hong Kong's highest court has released pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Nathan Law on bail pending an appeal of their prison sentences after they were convicted of sparking massive protests in 2014

24/10/2017

China

Xi Jinping approved as China's most influential leader since Mao Zedong

Over 2,300 communist delegates voted unanimously to include Xi Jinping's doctrine in the constitution.

24/10/2017

China

Euroviews. View: China has opportunity to become new leader in international development

As the United States and the European Union retreat from their foreign-aid commitments, only China has the resources and the interest to assume the mantle of global development leadership.

22/10/2017

Economy

China's economy grows 6.8% amid warnings over debt levels

19/10/2017

China

China's President praises the successes of 'socialism' at Communist Party Congress

China's President Xi Jinping pledges to build 'modern socialist country' as he opens the Communist Party Congress in Beijing

18/10/2017

China

19th Chinese Communist party Congress opens with reforms in the air

China's Communist Party opens its 19th Congress on Wednesday with a backdrop of sluggish reforms and slowing growth.

17/10/2017

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36 newborn panda cubs make their adorable debut

Thirty-six panda cubs born at the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center this year have made their adorable debut

13/10/2017

China

Outrage as Chinese museum's 'racist' exhibits compare Africans to animals

The exhibits include a photograph of a roaring lion next to an African man with the same expression; a pensive monkey next to another man; elephants and giraffes next to African children among others.

12/10/2017

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mid-Autumn festival gets underway in Hong Kong

Performers carry a giant fire dragon in the Tai Hang district of Hong Kong as part of the mid-Autumn festival

05/10/2017

Cult

Chinese porcelain bowl sells for 32 mln euros

This small 900-year-old dish has shattered auction records in Hong Kong.

04/10/2017

Living

Made by French in Hong Kong

A product reflecting the choices and personality of the client, with no parallel among ready-made or prêt-à-porter objects.

04/10/2017

China

Dish sold for $37.68 million

This transaction beats a world auction record

03/10/2017

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China's extraordinary Red Beach

The phenomenon is caused by a type of plant called Sueda.

01/10/2017

China

Rex Tillerson in China for top-level talks on North Korea

30/09/2017

Cult

Chinese YouTube star uses office supplies to cook

Grilling fish with copy paper, taking apart computers and using them to fry Chinese pancakes are just some of Ms Yeah's "office cooking" techniques

26/09/2017

China

Cute alert! Dinner time for young giant pandas

Young giant pandas in Chengdu, China, provide fresh hope for endangered species

25/09/2017

Focus

Tourism that's good for the planet and its inhabitants

A breeding programme for the endangered giant panda has been the backdrop for UN talks on using tourism for development

22/09/2017

China

Airbus opens new facility in China

A completion centre for the A330 jet will complement Airbus' sites in Tianjin as the company battles Boeing for the Chinese market.

20/09/2017

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Chinese acrobatics competition held in Penglai

Over 500 acrobats come together in a showdown for the Golden Chrysanthemum Awards.

19/09/2017