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Ürümqi
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Party Secretary of Xinjiang Ma Xingrui
US-China relations
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Sanctioned Rubio to visit China with Trump despite earlier missed opportunities
The formerly hawkish US secretary of state has been sanctioned by Beijing and sources say he has previously appeared reluctant to visit.
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Two Sessions 2026
China codifies ethnic assimilation with new ‘unity’ law as it counters the West
12 Mar 2026 - 9:18PM
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Two Sessions 2026
How will Hong Kong follow mainland China’s ethnic unity promotion law?
12 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM
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US-China relations
In world of crisis, China urged to build deep below its western hinterlands
Critical facilities should be embedded deep beneath the Earth’s surface at a safer, less detectable level, energy expert says.
8 Mar 2026 - 4:57PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Xinjiang official says region’s textile industry is growing despite US sanctions
Amid China’s annual ‘two sessions’, Wang Kuiran says region will boost legal support for businesses affected by US restrictions.
7 Mar 2026 - 6:17PM
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Retailing
Warm winter no match: China’s sportswear sector posts surprise growth
Policy support, Chinese New Year demand and Winter Olympics exposure lift China’s sportswear makers, with Li Ning and Anta leading gains.
1 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Diplomacy
China versus the West? Wang Yi tells UN no country is ‘human rights teacher’
Beijing’s top diplomat says issue should not be ‘exploited to adorn democracy’ or to ‘whitewash hegemony’ as he advocates for Global South.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:43PM
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US-China relations
China has ‘massively expanded’ its nuclear arsenal, claims US State Department
Beijing’s UN ambassador Shen Jian said China opposes the smearing of its nuclear policy and ‘would not engage in any nuclear arms race’.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:48AM
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Climate change
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Why China and Europe should care about Central Asia’s water crisis
Central Asian rivers shape Eurasian trade flows, affect global food markets and contribute to geopolitical instability across the region.
3 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
Science
China’s first-of-kind ABF crystal creates most energised solid-state laser beam
Breakthrough could open possibilities in quantum computing, space platforms, precision manufacturing and the chip industry.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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China-UK relations
China lifted sanctions on British lawmakers after Starmer–Xi meeting, UK says
Prime minister says Beijing has removed 2021 curbs on MPs as part of a wider reset, though sanctions on others appear to remain.
31 Jan 2026 - 3:46AM
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Science
China’s man-made forest in Gobi produces good rubber for military use
Experimental cultivation of Chinese medicinal plant pays off as crops thrive in unfamiliar location, boosting national rubber supply.
30 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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US-China relations
Chinese national Guan Heng, who filmed Xinjiang facilities, granted US asylum
The Department of Homeland Security initially sought to deport Guan to Uganda, but dropped the plan after his plight raised public concerns.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:53AM
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China travel
Foreigners flock to China’s ice and snow sights, with 130% inbound tourism spike
Freezing temperatures will not dampen the spirits of snow seekers, as China cements its reputation as the world’s ultimate winter playground.
24 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Central Asia
Why are Afghan-Tajikistan border tensions such a headache for China?
A suicide bombing at a restaurant in Kabul is just the latest sign of how Chinese citizens can become caught up in the region’s instability.
24 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
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China travel
China’s service sector shines as holidaymakers eye bespoke adventures with pets
While broader consumption remains soft, demand for personalised itineraries and snow sports is growing, offering a boost to the holiday economy.
1 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Malaysia
Muslim businesses in China target Malaysia as global halal gateway
The growing presence of China’s Muslim entrepreneurs at a festival in Kuala Lumpur reflects their trust in Malaysia’s strong halal standards.
31 Dec 2025 - 4:49PM
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Tibet
China unveils new ethnic unity laws with ‘national security perspective’
The new proposals aim to protect national symbols and threaten action against those obstructing the use of the standard Chinese language.
30 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Infrastructure
China’s mega expressway tunnel opens in Xinjiang, halves north-south travel time
The project is the biggest of its kind in the world and is expected to help forge stronger regional and international links.
26 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Avalanche at ski resort in northern Xinjiang kills Hongkonger
Hong Kong government’s office in Beijing provides advice and assistance in accordance with wishes of victim’s family.
23 Dec 2025 - 10:49PM
Science
Should Opec worry? China joins US shale oil revolution with new fracking tech
Jimsar shale oil demonstration zone in Xinjiang has reached its annual crude output goal of 1.7 million tonnes 22 days ahead of schedule.
11 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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US-China relations
US commission wants more Mandarin language courses to curb Beijing’s sway
Move would deepen students’ linguistic and cultural understanding amid cuts to US cultural exchange programmes to China.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:53AM
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Science
China trials unmanned trucks on world’s highest mine, 5,600m from sea level
Lead-zinc mine in Kunlun Mountains of Xinjiang sits at an altitude surpassing the world’s highest human settlement, in the Peruvian Andes.
8 Dec 2025 - 10:27AM
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China travel
China turns to school ‘snow breaks’ to warm up winter tourism industry
Ahead of next year’s record-long Spring Festival, local governments roll out short holidays to lure families to winter getaways.
2 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
China’s Communist Party
Chen Weijun joins list of senior Xinjiang officials investigated for corruption
Party journal Qiushi republishes speech by President Xi Jinping in which he urged greater effort in the push for ‘self-revolution’.
1 Dec 2025 - 9:09PM
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China-Middle East relations
Why Xinjiang casts a long shadow over China and Syria’s efforts to rebuild ties
The new Syrian government needs help in rebuilding, but Beijing is deeply concerned about Uygur militant groups inside the country.
30 Nov 2025 - 12:00PM
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China’s Communist Party
Beijing launches nationwide fire safety drive in wake of deadly Hong Kong blaze
Notice vows to ‘identify and rectify’ fire risks across public and private facilities, with a focus on unsafe practices and lax management.
29 Nov 2025 - 8:00PM
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Infrastructure
Building the future: China eyes smarter, more efficient transport infrastructure
The world’s biggest builder vows new chapter marked by landmark projects, tighter integration and data sharing.
28 Nov 2025 - 11:00AM
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