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Dozens killed in China construction accident

At least 40 people have been killed at a power plant in central China after a construction platform collapsed, state news agency Xinhua says That number of dead is expected to rise, with several other

World News

Leaders react to Trump's plan to pull out of TPP trade pact

World leaders have reacted to Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on his first day as President.

Sport

Qingdao Grand Prix: Japanese fighters strike on day two

Four gold medals were up for grabs on day two of the Qingdao Grand Prix in China and Japanese judoka’s won two of them to finally open up their account on the east…

Sport

Russia dominates day one of Qingdao Judo Grand Prix

Qingdao Judo Grand Prix sees Russia dominate day one

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Morocco

China ready to step into US's shoes if Donald Trump quits Paris climate treaty

With the world facing a new American leader-in-waiting who says he wants to pull out of the Paris Climate deal, China says it is ready for global leadership against climate change.

Markets

China's yuan at 8-year low against the US dollar

China's currency, the yuan, hit its lowest value in almost eight years against the US dollar having declined for eight days in a row.

USA

Donald Trump unveils intentions and speaks with Chinese president

Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken with Donald Trump to congratulate him and reaffirm the importance of relations between the US and China.

China

Sales up but growth slows on China's "Singles Day"

The discount shopping day for the unhitched and uncoupled still shifts more goods than the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales days in the United States.

Economy

China sees Trump election as a trade opportunity

China hopes to turn the US election upset to its advantage by seeking support for a Beijing-led Asia-Pacific free trade deal to replace TPP.

China

Xi calls for Chinese unity

China’s President Xi Jinping has appealed for unity to quell political unrest in Hong Kong and self-governing Taiwan.

France

Interpol gets first Chinese president

He’s the first Chinese official to be elected to the position.

World News

Foreign leaders pledge to work with Trump

However, some officials expressed alarm that the vote could mark the end of an era in which Washington promotesdemocratic values and is seen by its allies as a guarantor of peace.

China

Trump - the monkey was right!

A Chinese monkey described as "king of the prophets" tipped Donald Trump to be the next US president last week.

China

Twin pandas meet each other for first time in Shanghai

Europe News

EU's Oettinger issues apology over Chinese 'slitty-eyed' slur

Germany’s EU commissioner Gunter Oettinger finally apologised on Thursday for a speech in which he called Chinese officials “slitty-eyed” and joked about gay…

China

China displays J-20 stealth jet at country's biggest air show

China has shown off its J-20 stealth fighter in public for the first time - the plane it hopes will narrow a military technology gap with the US.

China

{Watch} Man wrestles with giant panda after breaking into zoo enclosure

A man got more than he bargained for when he broke into a zoo enclosure in China and touched a giant panda bear on the head.

Economy

France and China investment fund to seek global opportunities

France and China will launch a fund for joint investment in overseas projects French foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said during a Beijing visit.

China

Video: Meet Pizza the world's 'saddest polar bear'

China

Hong Kong legislature once again in turmoil as separatist law makers ignore barring order

A meeting of Hong Kong’s legislative council once again descended into chaos on Wednesday after separatist lawmakers ignored an order barring them from the…