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Philippines rejects Taiwan ‘murder’ claims

The Philippines on Saturday rejected Taiwan’s allegations that its coastguards had intentionally murdered a Taiwanese fisherman whose death has triggered a major diplomatic spat.

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LGBT activists detained during celebrations of International Day Against Homophobia

Activists in at least two Chinese cities were detained by police as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates across China, with unprecedented enthusiasm, took to the street...

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Death toll from new bird flu in China rises to 36

Four more people in China have died from a new strain of bird flu, bringing the death toll from the H7N9 virus to 36 from 131 confirmed cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday....

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Cultural attitudes impede organ donations in China

China is phasing out its reliance on executed prisoners for donated organs, but an architect of the country’s transplant system said on Friday that ingrained cultural attitudes are impeding the...

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Dongguan suspends free services as debt crisis bites

In a telling sign of the mainland's mounting local government debt crisis, some towns in Dongguan - one of the richest cities - are being forced to suspend free public services and infrastructure...

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Foxconn's factories struggling to comply with labour laws

Foxconn Technology Group, maker of Apple iPhones and iPads, is struggling to comply with mainland labour laws on shorter working hours, according to a report by the Fair Labour Association.

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Fear of abuse keeps bulk of Chinese gays in closet in workplace

More than half of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people on the mainland have heard colleagues use insulting language or tell offensive jokes about LGBT people, resulting in most...

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High cadmium levels found in Guangzhou rice

Nearly half the rice and rice products on sale in Guangzhou contain too much cadmium, a toxin and carcinogen that can damage the kidneys, a three-month investigation by the city's food safety...

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Dire manners and 'uncivilised behaviour' of tourists is harming China's image, admits VP Wang Yang

The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some of its tourists are harming China's image overseas, a top official said. Vice-Premier Wang Yang singled out "talking loudly in public places,...

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Chronic corruption behind Dongguan village uprisings

"The police bent my arms back while asking who my husband was and what he did for a living," a woman in her 60s recalls as she describes a scary scene that unfolded at her home last month. "If I...

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Taiwan's anger rises as Manila stands firm

Taiwan may impose new sanctions on the Philippines after Manila toughened its stand over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by its coastguard last week.

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Focus of Li Keqiang's maiden trip as premier will be wooing India from US

Premier Li Keqiang aims to boost China's geopolitical importance in South Asia during his maiden diplomatic trip, starting tomorrow, amid concerns over Beijing's growing assertiveness in border...

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Premier Antonis Samaras says Greece can be China's gateway to Europe

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras yesterday touted his troubled but improving economy as an attractive entry point for Chinese investment into the European Union.

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