World News

Fears of trade war grow over Trump's planned tariffs

Beijing warns Washington of a "necessary reponse" as tensions over tariffs mount.

08/03/2018

China

China plays down tensions with Taiwan

A day after warnings that Beijing could go to war over Taiwan, the ruling-Communist Party's fourth-ranked leader said China wants to deepen friendship with the island

03/03/2018

China

China’s Communist Party sets up stage for Xi Jinping to stay indefinit

China's Communist Party would like to get rid of the two-term presidential limit, paving the way for Xi Jinping to stay indefinitely as China's president.

25/02/2018

North Korea

Sold as a bride, North Korean woman finds salvation in Seoul

Human trafficking is the only option for escape for many North Koreans.

23/02/2018

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China: a new glass suspension bridge attracts tourists in Henan

A new glass-bottom suspension bridge in central China's Henan Province brought a fun mixture of excitement and thrill to tourists during the Spring Festival holiday.

20/02/2018

USA

China furious after American 'steals terracotta warrior's thumb'

The man allegedly snapped a selfie with the €3.6 million statue on loan in the US before stealing its thumb, which he stored in a desk drawer.

19/02/2018

Business

China tops list of lenders to Kenya

In total, foreign countries advanced a total of over $7.4 billion to the government during the period under review.

18/02/2018

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Celebrating Tibetan New Year

Tibetans living in Xiaobawang Village of Danba County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, celebrated Tibetan New Year - Losar on Friday which also began the Spring Festival.

17/02/2018

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China welcomes Lunar New Year

The beginning of the Year of the Dog was marked with a traditional bell-ringing ceremony in Beijing.

16/02/2018

China

Everything you need to know about Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year begins on Friday, but how and why is it celebrated?

15/02/2018

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Lighting up the Chinese Lunar New Year

Annual Spring Festival lantern shows are being held across China in celebration of the Lunar Year of the Dog, which falls on Friday.

14/02/2018

China

World's first passenger drone makes debut in China

The world’s first passenger drone made by Chinese tech company EHang made its debut in the southern city of Guangzhou on Tuesday.

07/02/2018

USA

How the US plans to make nuclear weapons easier to use

A nuclear review has proposed that the US should broaden the circumstances in which it can launch a nuclear attack and modernise its nuclear arsenal to compete with Russia and China.

03/02/2018

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Chinese lantern festival

Over 130 groups of colorful lights featuring Chinese cultural elements lit up the night in Zigong City of southwest China's Sichuan Province as the city launched its 24th lantern show.

03/02/2018

China

British PM leaves China with over 7 billion euros of trade deals

China sees Britain as an important ally in its call for more open global markets.

02/02/2018

China

Van catches fire and ploughs through Shanghai pedestrians

The van hit 18 people and injured three critically in a busy part of Shanghai.

02/02/2018

Russia

Russian models slogging it out in China

Young models dream of making it to the catwalks in Paris. But many young girls are working long hours in China with little hope of achieving their dream.

29/01/2018

Sport

Mascherano makes tearful exit from Barcelona

At 33 he becomes the latest star name to join the Chinese football league.

24/01/2018

China

Full steam ahead: Chinese workers lay new railway track in just hours

Hundreds of labourers laid part of a new railway line in eight-and-a-half hours.

24/01/2018

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Xinjiang Snow and Ice World festival kicks off in northwest China

60,000 cubic meters of snow were used to create six areas of different light shows, fireworks and ice and snow sculptures

21/01/2018