China

China: billions on the move for the Year of the Monkey

The world's biggest annual mass migration gets underway

2 February 2016

Business Series

Late to the party but confident, Renault opens its first China assembly plant

Renault says it still sees plenty of growth in Chinese vehicle demand as it opened its first assembly plant in the world's biggest car market, a joint venture with China's Dongfeng.

1 February 2016

Economy

China's struggle continues with January factory activity weak again

There was disappointing factory output data from China as the official measure of manufacturing hit its lowest since mid-2012 amid falling prices and overcapacity.

1 February 2016

Portugal

Lisbon neighbourhood hosts Chinese New Year celebrations

Lisbon’s Chinese community has kicked off celebrations for the New Year of the Monkey. They laid on a colourful street parade on Saturday, featuring

31 January 2016

China

Footage captures Chinese miners' relief ahead of 'miracle' rescue

New footage has been released showing the relief of four Chinese miners as they prepared to be rescued after 36 days trapped underground. Sitting in

30 January 2016

China

Four Chinese miners rescued after 36 days underground

In China, four miners are rescued after 36 days underground. The search goes on for 13 people still missing.

29 January 2016

China

Chinese miner rescued after 36 days underground

The first of a group of four miners trapped underground for 36 days in China has been rescued, the BBC reports, citing state media. The miners were

29 January 2016

China

US urges China to take stronger stance over N Korea nuclear tests

US Secretary of State John Kerry has sharply criticised North Korea for carrying out a fourth nuclear test, despite international warnings. Kerry has

27 January 2016

Economy

Alibaba set for weaker growth

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is expected to post its weakest quarterly revenue growth on record when it reports later this week. That is

25 January 2016

World News

Shock and excitement as big freeze brings unprecedented chill to parts of Asia

With cold weather sweeping across several parts of Asia, hundreds of flights into and out of the South Korean holiday island of Jeju had to be

25 January 2016

World News

China hails a "new season" in relations with Iran

Chinese president Xi Jinping has become the first leader to visit Iran since international sanctions were lifted a week ago under a deal limiting

23 January 2016

Cinema

'Kung Fu Panda 3' hits silver screens

The third installment in the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ franchise is hitting the big screen. It sees Po reunite with his biological father and travel with him

22 January 2016

Economy

China's President Xi offers financial and political support to Egypt's Sisi

China and Egypt have signed investment and aid deals worth billions during a state visit to Cairo by President Xi Jinping.

21 January 2016

World News

European markets brace themselves for more panic

Wall Street kept a lid on the panic – just – after earlier moving deep into the red on Wednesday following an appalling day on European markets

21 January 2016

China

China posts weakest growth figures in 25 years

China has experienced its weakest growth in 25 years. It’s economy grew last year by just 6.9% compared with 7.3% in 2014. The year-on-year growth

19 January 2016

Taiwan

Taiwan reacts to Tsai Ing-wen's landslide election victory

The news of a political shift in Taiwan following Saturday’s election (January 16) has provoked mixed reactions in the capital. New president Tsai

17 January 2016

China

Chinese state-run media warn Taiwan against independence

As Taiwan elects its first female president, China's state-run media warn against any "poisonous" moves towards independence.

17 January 2016

China

World Bank rival launched in Beijing

The Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a new international development bank on Saturday in Beijing that is being seen as a rival to the US-led

17 January 2016

Taiwan

Taiwan elects first female president

Taiwan has elected opposition leader Tsai Ing-wen as its first female president. The overwhelming victory for the leader of the pro-independence

16 January 2016

World News

Taiwan election: experts predict win for pro-independence DPP

Taiwan has gone to the polls in elections which could prove crucial to its future relations with China. Outgoing president Ma Ying-jeou and his

16 January 2016