Hong Kong tips Beijing’s balance quandary
By Edward Hadas It may all make sense to Xi Jinping. For the Chinese leader, dissent, as seen in the Hong Kong protests, leads to...
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China’s premier pledges further market opening
China will open up its economy further, and its door to the outside will only get wider, with foreign and domestic firms allowed to compete...
Woman killed, 12 injured in Beijing mall knife attack
A woman was killed and 12 other people injured after a man carried out a knife attack in a mall in a busy shopping district...
China’s new ‘Silk Road’ cannot be one-way, France’s Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday China and Europe should work together on Beijing’s ‘Belt and Road’ initiative, a project aiming to build a modern-day ‘Silk Road’ he...
US warship challenges Beijing’s claims in South China Sea
A US Navy warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built up by China in the South China Sea, US officials said...
Hong Kong police use pepper spray in Beijing oath-taking protest
Hong Kong police fired pepper spray at protesters on Sunday, as hundreds of activists rallied outside the office of Beijing’s representative in the territory to...
Cyprus visa centre in Beijing inaugurated
The inauguration of the first visa application centre (VAC) in China took place at the Cypriot embassy in Beijing on Tuesday night, CNA reported on...
Cyprus’ first visa centre in China to open in Beijing on April 20
The Cyprus embassy in Beijing on Wednesday announced the commencement of an agreement to open visa application centres (VAC) in China with the commercial company...
Hong Kong says “no indication” China involved in case of missing booksellers
Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying said on Monday there was no indication so far outside agents were involved in the disappearance of five booksellers specialising...
Western countries issue rare Christmas security alerts for Beijing
At least four Western countries took the unusual step on Thursday of issuing Christmas security warnings for Westerners in a popular Beijing diplomatic and entertainment...
Marks & Spencer to open first Beijing store
British clothing and food retailer Marks & Spencer is to open its first store in Beijing on Friday, part of its strategy in China to...
Still air traps smog in China’s capital triggering ‘red alert’ (Updated)
By Sui-Lee Wee and Ben Blanchard A blanket of humid air trapping smog brought Beijing’s first pollution “red alert” on Tuesday although many residents ignored...
Cyprus ready to be a player in connecting Europe and Asia
Cyprus is ready to become an active player in the Silk Road Initiative, an action plan focusing on connectivity and cooperation among countries in Asia,...
Anastasiades off to China
President Nicos Anastasiades, is due to depart for China on Tuesday afternoon. According to an official announcement, during his stay in the Chinese capital Beijing,...
Farah storms to victory in the 10,000 metres
By Nick Mulvenney Britain’s Mo Farah survived a last-lap trip to retain his 10,000 metres world title in some style on Saturday, extending his dominance...
Beijing awarded 2022 Winter Olympics
By Julian Linden Beijing was chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday, becoming the first city to...
Hong Kong protests face test of stamina as city returns to work
By John Ruwitch and Donny Kwok Hong Kong started to return to work on Monday after more than a week of pro-democracy protests disrupted the...
Tensions surge in Hong Kong protests amid scuffles, signs of backlash
By John Ruwitch and Clare Jim Fresh scuffles broke out on Saturday between Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters and opponents of the week-long demonstrations, reigniting concerns...
At least 27 dead in “terror” attack at Chinese train station
At least 27 people have been killed in a “violent terror attack” at a train station in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming by a...
Biden calls for trust with China amid airspace dispute
By Ben Blanchard and Michael Martina U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that relations between Washington and Beijing had to be based on...