China

A space station is falling to Earth. Here's where it could land.

Experts say there's no need to panic.

17/01/2018

China

Hong Kong democracy leader Joshua Wong jailed for second time

The 21-year-old has been imprisoned for three months for his role during the 2014 pro-democracy “Umbrella Movement” protests against the Chinese government.

17/01/2018

France

France’s first panda makes public debut

Yuan Meng is five months old and weighs 11 kilograms.

14/01/2018

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Ice Dragon championship

The first, world ice dragon boat championship kicked off on Wednesday in Dolon Nor, Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

12/01/2018

Sport

Wheelchair athlete honoured for rock climb

Wheelchair-bound Lai Chi-wai could be the first Chinese athlete to win the Laureaus World's Best Sporting award, after he was nominated for climbing Hong Kong's Lion Rock.

11/01/2018

China

Macron learns a little Mandarin

French President Tweets video of speech preparations.

09/01/2018

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Chinese couples brave cold for ice wedding

Chinese couples brave cold for ice wedding

08/01/2018

World News

Macron appeals to China over climate change and boosting ties

French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a three-day state visit to China aimed at forging a partnership with China on climate, security and other issues.

08/01/2018

World News

Macron in China: 'The new Silk Road cannot be one-way'

"What I came to tell you, is that Europe is back!" the French president tells his Chinese hosts.

08/01/2018

China

Fears that a burning oil tanker could explode

There are growing concerns that a burning Iranian oil tanker could explode off the coast of China. The 32 crew members of the Sanchi are still missing.

08/01/2018

China

32 sailors go missing after tanker and freight ship collide off China

The 32 missing sailors have not been located since Saturday night.

07/01/2018

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World's biggest festival of ice sculptures takes place in China

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival continues until February 28th.

04/01/2018

China

UK eyes Pacific free trade group

Trade Minister Liam Fox says the UK wants to see how the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) evolves before considering joining it, in a bid to boost exports after Brexit.

03/01/2018

Economy

US government blocks MoneyGram sale

It's the latest in a series of Chinese acquisitions of US companies to be blocked by CFIUS.

03/01/2018

China

Hands off Hong Kong, protesters warn China

Pro-democracy campaigners say China’s Communist Party leaders are chipping away at the autonomy of the former British colony.

01/01/2018

China

Workers make final checks on China's new power line

As part of efforts to bring more renewable energy to China, maintenance workers balance 300 metres above the Yellow River to prepare the world's highest voltage power line for service.

30/12/2017

World News

China denies illicit oil flows to North Korea

Beijing denied breaching international sanctions as it was revealed that a Hong Kong-flagged ship had been seized on suspicion of transferring oil to Pyongyang

29/12/2017

Sport

Cold comfort for China winter swimmers

28/12/2017

China

New solar-powered highway opens in China

In the eastern province of Shandong a new solar powered highway has opened

28/12/2017

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Winter swimming competition

Baby, it's cold outside - but that didn't keep some of the world's most dedicated winter swimmers away from a competition in China's Heilongjiang Province

27/12/2017