Agence France Presse in Beijing

UpdateAt least four dead in earthquake near China's Shangri-La

Photo taken by mobile phone shows rubbles falling from a house due to the earthquake in Deqen County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Photo: Xinhua

31 Aug 2013 - 8:35PM

Xi Jinping vows stepped up health cooperation with Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with delegates attending the Ministerial Forum of the China-Africa Health Development in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

17 Aug 2013 - 11:10AM

China May trade data highlights growth concerns

Exhibitors and businessmen talk during the 113th China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou. Photo: Xinhua

8 Jun 2013 - 3:03PM

China mine accident kills 21: state media

A family member of a miner cries at the site of the accident in Shuicheng County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Photo: Xinhua

13 Mar 2013 - 10:19AM

I'm not sorry, says Beijing restaurant boss as he removes ‘racist’ sign

The sign in this Beijing restaurant caused an international backlash. Photo: AFP

28 Feb 2013 - 2:35PM

Six held over fatal stampede at Hubei primary school

An elderly man talks to a girl who was injured after a stampede accident at a primary school, at a hospital in Xiangyang, Hubei province. Photo: Reuters

28 Feb 2013 - 2:05PM

China reports year’s second fatal case of bird flu

A customer checks a chicken at a small market in China's southwest Guizhou province. Photo: AFP

23 Feb 2013 - 1:45PM

US position on Japan island control a ‘betrayal’: China

Hong Kong activists display anti-Japan banners in front of the building housing the Japanese consulate in Hong Kong on January 8, 2013. Photo: AFP

19 Jan 2013 - 7:20PM

Nineteen children among 46 dead in China landslide

Rescuers work at the mud-inundated debris after a landslide hit Zhaojiagou in Yunnan. Photo: AP

12 Jan 2013 - 2:16PM

China sets first-half rare earth export quota for next year

Samples of rare earth elements are converted to glass discs at the Molycorp Minerals Mountain Pass Mine in California. Photo: Reuters

29 Dec 2012 - 9:42AM

China sets date for 12th National People’s Congress

Visitors with the national flags in hands pose for photos on the Tian'anmen Square. Photo:Xinhua

29 Dec 2012 - 9:13AM

China manufacturing grows for second month

A man rides an electric bike along a street in the central business district in Beijing on November 30, 2012. Photo: AFP

30 May 2016 - 5:00PM

China orders hospitals to treat HIV/Aids patients

An old hospital administration building in Xilinhot in northern China’s Inner Mongolia. Photo: AP

24 Nov 2012 - 4:21PM

Li Na puts retirement on hold thanks to new coach revitalising her career

10 Oct 2012 - 3:29AM

Djokovic beats Tsonga to win third China Open title

Novak Djokovic wins his third China Open title. Photo: AFP

7 Oct 2012 - 7:03PM

Li Na denies added pressure of playing at home

Li Na says she is still looking to make the Championships. Photo: AFP

29 Sep 2012 - 1:39PM

Chinese navy takes delivery of first aircraft carrier amid Diaoyu tensions

The 300-metre ship, a former Soviet carrier called the Varyag, is handed over to the navy. Photo: SCMP Pictures

China's first aircraft carrier was handed over on Sunday to the navy of the People's Liberation Army amid rising tensions over disputed waters in the East and South China Seas.

26 Sep 2012 - 10:40AM