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Sandstorm blacks out northern China

A sandstorm in northern China caused blackouts and traffic chaos as it shrouded cities in dust on Wednesday. The skyline in Beijing turned orange

16/04/2015

China

Sandstorm blankets Beijing and northern China regions

China’s northern regions were hit by a sandstorm on Wednesday (April 15) covering cities in dust and slowing down road traffic. Beijing’s skyline

15/04/2015

China

[WATCH] Two dead as climbing frame collapses in China

Two people were killed and another 15 injured when a net climbing frame structure collapsed under the weight of visitors trying to view a flower gala

15/04/2015

China

China releases women's rights activists, with conditions attached

In an unexpected move, China has released five women’s rights activists, who had been detained for more than a month on charges of “picking quarrels

14/04/2015

China

China: Former energy sector leader pleads guilty to corruption

Jiang Jiemen, the former head of China’s top energy group (CNPC), has pleaded guilty in the first day of a corruption trial against him. Jiang, who

13/04/2015

Sport

China's Liu Xiang retires

Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang announced his retirement on Tuesday. The 31 year-old became an icon in China after he won the country’s first

07/04/2015

China

PX chemical fire reignites at Zhangzhou plant

One of three containers that caught fire at a chemical plant in China’s eastern city of Zhangzhou burst into flames again on Tuesday evening. The

07/04/2015

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Six injured in huge chemical plant explosion in China

07/04/2015

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China PX chemical plant blast injures one person

China state media said an explosion rocked a PX chemical plant on Monday. The blast happened at a chemical factory in the eastern city of Zhangzhou

06/04/2015

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Pillow pandemonium in Hong Kong

05/04/2015

Culture news

Designers go back to their roots at Beijing and Pakistan fashion events

One of the most eagerly awaited shows at Beijing Fashion Week came from Amsterdam-based Chinese designer Hu Sheguang, best known for his wildly

03/04/2015

China

China: Ex-security chief Zhou Yongkang charged with corruption

Once one of China’s most powerful men, former domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang has been charged with bribery, abuse of power and intentional

03/04/2015

Sport

IOC commissioners begin inspections

The International Olympic Committee’s Evaluation commission visited the proposed venues and sites in Beijing on Tuesday. Headed by Russian member

24/03/2015

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Cascading waterfall in China

15/03/2015

Sport

Ruenroeng retains IBF flyweight title

Thailand’s Amnat Ruenroeng overcame a nervous start to edge out China’s Shiming Zou with a unanimous points victory in their IBF flyweight title

07/03/2015

Business Planet

Hong Kong hub: opening up Asian markets to European SMEs

06/03/2015

China

China's People's Congress meets to decide on economic reboot

The annual National People’s Congress has begun work in Beijing with the ruling Communist party grappling with China’s lowest growth rate in a

05/03/2015

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At least three arrested at Hong Kong anti-China protest

02/03/2015

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Fresh Hong Kong clashes in row over China's influence

Three arrested after clashes with police

01/03/2015

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Firefighters pull girl out of mire in China

27/02/2015

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Hong Kong woman jailed for six years for abusing Indonesian maid

A Hong Kong mother of two who abused her maids has been jailed for six years in a case which highlighted the widespread abuse of migrant workers

27/02/2015

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CCTV footage catches drunk driver's multiple crashes in Shanghai

25/02/2015

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Illuminated Chinese cities celebrate Lunar New Year

19/02/2015

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Hong Kong celebrates Lunar New Year

19/02/2015

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China welcomes New Year of the sheep or goat

China has rung in the New Year with fireworks and traditional ceremonies

19/02/2015

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Chinese New Year celebrations underway

Millions of people across Asia are starting to celebrate the lunar New Year to welcome in the year of the sheep, although there is some arguments

18/02/2015