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China U.s. trade dispute deepens

China announces 25 percent import duties on a range of U.S. imports and the trade dispute between Washington and Beijing deepens

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Privately funded search for MH370 completed

The four-year quest to find Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 has ended. Malaysia's government said it had no further plans to launch another search for the aircraft which vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in 2014.

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North and South Korean leaders agree to meet at summit

Diplomats agree to historic meeting in April.

China

Sweden protests over Kong Kong-based publisher ‘seized' in China

Bookseller and Swedish citizen Gui Minhai, who has previously been held in China, was reportedly arrested on a train in the presence of European diplomats.

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Macron in China: why is he there?

President Emmanuel Macron has offered to open up France to Chinese investment. This is in exchange for greater access to Chinese markets for French companies. Macron has warned that existing trade imbalances will lead to protectionism.

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

Finland

Beijing promotes tourism in Helsinki

To boost tourism between the EU and China, a promotional event called Charming Beijing was held in Helsinki.

China

China's Xi calls for building elite army during 90th anniversary parade

China's President, Xi Jinping has marked the 90th anniversary of People's Liberation Army by calling for an elite military force to be built

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Animals get fruity in Beijing heatwave

Zoo staff at the Beijing Wildlife Park provided watermelons to the animals and employed water sprays

Germany

Forging stronger ties: Chinese and German leaders meet ahead of G20

Germany and China grow closer ahead of G20 summit.

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Football mourns the death of Cheick Tiote

China

Chinese students sample moon life in 'long-stay' simulator

Student volunteers are spending up to 200 days each in a simulated space cabin in China to test future astronauts’ ability to stay for extended periods on the…

China

Chinese activist returns voluntarily says Taiwan

Taiwanese authorities say Zhang Xiangzhong met immigration officials reviewing his case and decided it would be the "best solution" to return to China on Wednesday.

Sport

SilkWay gets new drivers, teams and challenges for 2017

The Silk Way, one of the world's toughest rallies, announces star drivers and new teams for the 2017 edition taking in Russia, Kazakhstan, and China

China

Beijing to set up police squad to combat smog

Beijing is to set up a new police division to crack down on activities harming the environment.

China

Time-lapse video shows Beijing engulfed by smog

An eerie 12 second long time-lapse video of smog choking the city of Beijing gives a glimpse of the serious air pollution problem in the Chinese capital.

Economy

China's economic growth stable at 6.7% in third quarter

China's economy is stabilising the Q3 stats show though growth is increasingly dependent on higher government spending and a red-hot property market.

Philippines

Philippines: Anti-US protesters rammed by police van

A police van rammed protesters, injuring several people, during a demonstration outside the US embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday.

Business Series

Sinochem and ChemChina merger on the cards say sources

Chinese firms Sinochem and ChemChina are reportedly talking about possibly merging to create a more competitive global industry player.

Musica

Yuja Wang, the pianist who will not go quietly

In partnership with: To the outside observer, Yuja Wang, may seem more like a Rock ‘n’ Roll star than a concert pianist.