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The political turmoil that ended the world’s first communist state spurred Beijing to maintain tight political control while it allowed economic liberalisation.
The political turmoil that ended the world’s first communist state spurred Beijing to maintain tight political control while it allowed economic liberalisation.
Tax bureaus in some of nation’s most prosperous regions tell those with unpaid or incorrectly filed taxes to take action before year’s end or face punishment.
Tax bureaus in some of nation’s most prosperous regions tell those with unpaid or incorrectly filed taxes to take action before year’s end or face punishment.
Women’s Tennis Association says the former doubles champion’s media interview has not addressed its concerns about her well-being.
Women’s Tennis Association says the former doubles champion’s media interview has not addressed its concerns about her well-being.
Safeguard Defenders says sending activist back to China would be in blatant disregard of safeguards against risk of torture.
Safeguard Defenders says sending activist back to China would be in blatant disregard of safeguards against risk of torture.
Liang Wannian takes aim at suggestions of strong evidence linking the market with early community transmission.
Liang Wannian takes aim at suggestions of strong evidence linking the market with early community transmission.
Countries should be open to mixing and matching shots if the approach works, Zhong Nanshan says.
Countries should be open to mixing and matching shots if the approach works, Zhong Nanshan says.
Sophia Huang, who was awarded the UK scholarship, and her friend Wang Jianbing were arrested three months ago on suspicion of ‘inciting subversion of state power’.
Sophia Huang, who was awarded the UK scholarship, and her friend Wang Jianbing were arrested three months ago on suspicion of ‘inciting subversion of state power’.
Yutu 2 mission team notices ‘mystery hut’ while examining series of images taken by the rover, according to Chinese space media outlet
Yutu 2 mission team notices ‘mystery hut’ while examining series of images taken by the rover, according to Chinese space media outlet
Beijing is trying to portray is system as more representative and effective than the US model, but grass-roots voters and candidates complain of being silenced.
Beijing is trying to portray is system as more representative and effective than the US model, but grass-roots voters and candidates complain of being silenced.
Chinese foreign ministry also voices support for South Pacific nation’s decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taipei.
Chinese foreign ministry also voices support for South Pacific nation’s decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taipei.
Hu Binchen’s win helps China use body for repressive policies, endangering Hongkonger, Uygur, Tibetan, Taiwanese and Chinese dissidents, lawmaker alliance says.
Hu Binchen’s win helps China use body for repressive policies, endangering Hongkonger, Uygur, Tibetan, Taiwanese and Chinese dissidents, lawmaker alliance says.
Critics accuse IOC of ignoring human rights issues but it says awarding the Olympics does not equal taking a stand on a host’s politics or other matters.
Critics accuse IOC of ignoring human rights issues but it says awarding the Olympics does not equal taking a stand on a host’s politics or other matters.
The announcement comes at a time when major winter sport countries such as the US and Canada are considering a diplomatic boycott.
The announcement comes at a time when major winter sport countries such as the US and Canada are considering a diplomatic boycott.
Centre for Global Development says China is second in voting power in development banks and made large contributions to United Nations agencies.
Centre for Global Development says China is second in voting power in development banks and made large contributions to United Nations agencies.
Electing Hu Binchen would endorse misuse of the police body, endangering Hong Kong, Uygur, Tibetan, Taiwanese and Chinese dissidents, they say in letter.
Electing Hu Binchen would endorse misuse of the police body, endangering Hong Kong, Uygur, Tibetan, Taiwanese and Chinese dissidents, they say in letter.
A last-minute intervention by India and China downgraded a pledge to end the use of the fossil fuel, a move condemned by vulnerable nations.
A last-minute intervention by India and China downgraded a pledge to end the use of the fossil fuel, a move condemned by vulnerable nations.
People in Chengdu find the local authority’s stringent measures to contain the latest Covid-19 outbreak harder to endure.
People in Chengdu find the local authority’s stringent measures to contain the latest Covid-19 outbreak harder to endure.
Scientists modelled the impact of climate change and overfishing in the South and East China seas by 2100.
Scientists modelled the impact of climate change and overfishing in the South and East China seas by 2100.
Host New Zealand is talking up opportunities for leaders to discuss and tackle challenges such as the pandemic and climate change.
Host New Zealand is talking up opportunities for leaders to discuss and tackle challenges such as the pandemic and climate change.
More than a dozen filmed scaling fences and escaping through bushes to avoid mandatory testing in Sichuan capital.
More than a dozen filmed scaling fences and escaping through bushes to avoid mandatory testing in Sichuan capital.
The country’s long borders with China and Afghanistan are an obvious security concern but its geography is also important for Beijing’s economic plans.
The country’s long borders with China and Afghanistan are an obvious security concern but its geography is also important for Beijing’s economic plans.
Rumour mill started after the Ministry of Commerce urged families to stockpile essentials but state media says the public read too much into the statement.
Rumour mill started after the Ministry of Commerce urged families to stockpile essentials but state media says the public read too much into the statement.
Outpost of famed New York performing arts conservatory started operating last year but recent inauguration praises US-China cultural exchange.
Outpost of famed New York performing arts conservatory started operating last year but recent inauguration praises US-China cultural exchange.
Report by Georgetown University says PLA spending may be higher than America’s and adds that many of its suppliers could gain access to US technology.
Report by Georgetown University says PLA spending may be higher than America’s and adds that many of its suppliers could gain access to US technology.
Chen Zhanyun has been removed as secretary of Ejina banner, a job he had been in for less than two months.
Chen Zhanyun has been removed as secretary of Ejina banner, a job he had been in for less than two months.
One military observer warns that deploying it to disputed waters risks triggering an international incident with rival claimants.
One military observer warns that deploying it to disputed waters risks triggering an international incident with rival claimants.
A mix-and-match strategy may even be better than a third jab using the same vaccine, but regulators must wait for confirmed data, Shao Yiming told CCTV
A mix-and-match strategy may even be better than a third jab using the same vaccine, but regulators must wait for confirmed data, Shao Yiming told CCTV
Legislation, which also reinforces curbs on the amount of time children can spend playing video games, follows a recent crackdown on the tutoring industry.
Legislation, which also reinforces curbs on the amount of time children can spend playing video games, follows a recent crackdown on the tutoring industry.
Beijing receives the flame for the 2022 Winter Games from Greece, where activists held after disrupting the torch lighting ceremony are expected in court.
Beijing receives the flame for the 2022 Winter Games from Greece, where activists held after disrupting the torch lighting ceremony are expected in court.
39-year-old convict went on the run on Monday night after climbing the facility’s walls.
39-year-old convict went on the run on Monday night after climbing the facility’s walls.