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China's Xi Jinping wins third term as leader of ruling Communist Party

Xi, China’s most powerful leader in decades, has used the party congress to increase his dominance and promote allies in what many believe has turned into a rule for life.

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China's former leader helped off stage at party congress

China's former leader, Hu Jintao, was helped off the stage during the closing session of the 20th National Congress in Beijing, sparking speculation about his health.

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Ex-leader removed from China party congress as Xi eyes more power

Meanwhile, PM Li Keqiang and three other members of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee will not be reappointed in a leadership shuffle on Sunday.

United Kingdom

Attack on protestor at Chinese consulate in UK 'deeply concerning'

Footage made public by domestic outlets showed a man was hauled through a gate into the consular grounds Sunday, where he was kicked and punched by five men as he lay on the ground.

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China's Communist Party is holding its congress. Here's what to expect

State media report that 2,296 representatives were “elected” to the congress. All candidates are carefully vetted, and no open campaigning is allowed.

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UK Parliament closes TikTok account due to data breach fears

The UK Government's Tiktok account gets shut down after some Members of Parliament raise concerns that user data may be passed onto China's ruling Communist Party. This follows reports that the Chinese app is obliged to handed over personal data to Xi Jinping's government upon request.

Art

Exiled artist Ai Weiwei reflects on Beijing Olympics

The dissident creator says that the 2008 Olympics gave political and economic cover to the authoritarian regime in China.

Earth News

China is now controlling the weather. What’s the environmental cost?

The Chinese government used ‘cloud seeding’ to control rain and reduce pollution in Beijing last July.

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Olympics committee says it has spoken to Peng Shuai in China

The IOC said it held a second video call with the tennis star but did not release any video or transcript.

Tech News

Yahoo quits China as tough regulations hit western tech brands

Yahoo followed gaming smash hit Fortnite and social platform Linkedin in pulling the plug on Chinese users.

Tech News

Euroviews. China banning crypto is an opportunity for free markets

China's blanket ban on crypto trading and mining will open up new opportunities for free market economies that encourage innovation.

Tech News

Evergrande: What will happen if the property giant collapses?

The Chinese property group has sparked fears it could default on its €240 billion debts, but analysts say it's unlikely to cause a global crisis.

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Kids in China can now play online games for just 3 hours a week

The strict time limits mean under-18s will be limited to playing for just an hour a day on Fridays and weekends.

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China will not be bullied, Xi tells Communist Party centenary crowd

Those who try to bully China will end up with "broken heads and bloodshed", President Xi Jinping told a mass gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.

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China's Communist Party turns 100, looks to cement its future

The week-long celebrations focus on the party's early struggles and recent achievements, discarding decades of mismanagement.

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China cracks down on Hong Kong Tiananmen Square massacre vigil

Hong Kong had been the last place on Chinese soil where the June 4, 1989, event was publicly commemorated.

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Tiananmen Square museum in Hong Kong shut after three days

A Hong Kong museum commemorating the 1989 killings in China’s Tiananmen Square was shut after three days, as Chinese authorities continue to tighten control on the city.

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Fake accounts helping boost China's reach on Twitter, study finds

China's ruling Communist Party (CPC) has been using fake fans to boost profiles on Twitter, a study has found.

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China endorses plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections

The Communist Party put forward plans which would reduce democratic representation in Hong Kong elections, following pro-democracy demonstrations in the region.

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China announces 'over 6%' economic growth target, tech plans

China’s premier announced plans to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade, Hong Kong and human rights.