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Nations should ‘continue to strengthen mutual political trust … spread Sino-Vietnamese friendship’, Xi says in telephone call to Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong.
Nations should ‘continue to strengthen mutual political trust … spread Sino-Vietnamese friendship’, Xi says in telephone call to Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong.
Group is latest American effort to deepen its presence in the region under President Donald Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
Group is latest American effort to deepen its presence in the region under President Donald Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
‘US is the largest terrorist group in the world,’ person writes after last week’s killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
‘US is the largest terrorist group in the world,’ person writes after last week’s killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Health authorities in Wuhan continue to work to identify viral pneumonia that has so far infected 59 people in the central Chinese city.
Health authorities in Wuhan continue to work to identify viral pneumonia that has so far infected 59 people in the central Chinese city.
Air force chief had taken part in a secret mission to Yemen and later played a key role in strengthening the island’s fleet of fighter jets.
Air force chief had taken part in a secret mission to Yemen and later played a key role in strengthening the island’s fleet of fighter jets.
Analysts say Jakarta may be running out of patience with what it claims are Chinese coastguard incursions into its territorial waters.
Analysts say Jakarta may be running out of patience with what it claims are Chinese coastguard incursions into its territorial waters.
Linas Linkevicius hits out at ‘shameful’ behaviour as investigation begins after cross containing protest slogans was thrown away.
Linas Linkevicius hits out at ‘shameful’ behaviour as investigation begins after cross containing protest slogans was thrown away.
He Jiankui and two others convicted on charges related to manipulation of embryos to prevent HIV infection.
He Jiankui and two others convicted on charges related to manipulation of embryos to prevent HIV infection.
Beijing’s position that Hong Kong and Xinjiang are internal affairs ‘well noted’ but not endorsed, according to Seoul’s presidential office.
Beijing’s position that Hong Kong and Xinjiang are internal affairs ‘well noted’ but not endorsed, according to Seoul’s presidential office.
Unrest has brought disruptions to business, a retail sales slump and a recession in the third quarter. But the city has a special role as a gateway into mainland China, and economists say that is unlikely to change.
Unrest has brought disruptions to business, a retail sales slump and a recession in the third quarter. But the city has a special role as a gateway into mainland China, and economists say that is unlikely to change.
Echo Xie and Kinling Lo look at the political implications of the pro-democrats’ landslide win in the city’s recent grass-roots elections.
Echo Xie and Kinling Lo look at the political implications of the pro-democrats’ landslide win in the city’s recent grass-roots elections.
Critics view the deal as a symbol of the problems associated with Chinese lending and the Belt and Road Initiative, but Beijing so far shows little sign of changing its mind.
Critics view the deal as a symbol of the problems associated with Chinese lending and the Belt and Road Initiative, but Beijing so far shows little sign of changing its mind.
Beijing’s envoys used to fly under the public radar but they’re becoming more vocal about hot-button issues.
Beijing’s envoys used to fly under the public radar but they’re becoming more vocal about hot-button issues.
US diplomats already needed permission to meet local Chinese officials, but those in six cities must now notify the foreign ministry five days earlier.
US diplomats already needed permission to meet local Chinese officials, but those in six cities must now notify the foreign ministry five days earlier.
Vice-president of Hainan Provincial Higher People’s Court Zhang Jiahui described as a ‘hypocrite who has low morals and full of selfish greed’.
Vice-president of Hainan Provincial Higher People’s Court Zhang Jiahui described as a ‘hypocrite who has low morals and full of selfish greed’.
Beijing ‘insists’ pledge to scrap new tariffs in December cannot replace a rolling back of existing duties in phase one of hoped-for trade agreement.
Beijing ‘insists’ pledge to scrap new tariffs in December cannot replace a rolling back of existing duties in phase one of hoped-for trade agreement.
Sunday’s elections have changed the electoral maths on the committee that selects the city’s chief executive, giving increased importance to the votes of the business elite.
Sunday’s elections have changed the electoral maths on the committee that selects the city’s chief executive, giving increased importance to the votes of the business elite.
Some believe democrats should lay groundwork for Legislative Council election next September by spreading their political ideology at district level.
Some believe democrats should lay groundwork for Legislative Council election next September by spreading their political ideology at district level.
Police promise protesters will not be arrested on the spot and will be treated similar to minors after university top brass meet officers to break deadlock.
Police promise protesters will not be arrested on the spot and will be treated similar to minors after university top brass meet officers to break deadlock.
Commentators in mainland China say the poll might kick-start some deeper thinking on public opinion and the central government’s approach to the city.
Commentators in mainland China say the poll might kick-start some deeper thinking on public opinion and the central government’s approach to the city.
Protesters hope a big win for opposition will force government to heed their demands
Protesters hope a big win for opposition will force government to heed their demands
Affected students will be able to sit in on lectures at various colleges but will have to pass ministry review to qualify for a degree.
Affected students will be able to sit in on lectures at various colleges but will have to pass ministry review to qualify for a degree.
This is the largest group prosecuted in one go for the same offence amid city’s protest crisis.
This is the largest group prosecuted in one go for the same offence amid city’s protest crisis.
Heeding online calls from some pro-establishment figures, hundreds of people dismantle barricades built with metal railings, bricks and other obstacles.
Heeding online calls from some pro-establishment figures, hundreds of people dismantle barricades built with metal railings, bricks and other obstacles.
Home Affairs Department lays on service to take people from Tai Po to Wu Kai Sha after protests left town cut off and residents stranded.
Home Affairs Department lays on service to take people from Tai Po to Wu Kai Sha after protests left town cut off and residents stranded.
In the wake of this month’s Central Committee meeting, officials are fanning out across China to spread the party’s word on the national direction.
In the wake of this month’s Central Committee meeting, officials are fanning out across China to spread the party’s word on the national direction.
Parents’ fears and suspended classes force some back to the island but others are staying put.
Parents’ fears and suspended classes force some back to the island but others are staying put.
About one million Taiwanese businesspeople live and work in mainland China and traditionally vote ‘blue’ but they may have less influence on next presidential poll.
About one million Taiwanese businesspeople live and work in mainland China and traditionally vote ‘blue’ but they may have less influence on next presidential poll.
Guangdong says it has set aside 26 of 3,115 vacancies for graduates from special administrative region.
Guangdong says it has set aside 26 of 3,115 vacancies for graduates from special administrative region.
Statements issued after Communist Party gathering stress importance of ‘one country, two systems’ but suggest closer focus on security and national sovereignty.
Statements issued after Communist Party gathering stress importance of ‘one country, two systems’ but suggest closer focus on security and national sovereignty.