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Solomon Islands election: voters head to polls that could decide future of China security ties
Election closely watched for any impact on Pacific country’s relationship with Beijing, while voters focus on...
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China continues to persecute family of dissidents unlawfully, finds report
Authorities continuing ‘intimidation’ including separating children from their parents, despite pledge to end collective punishmentChina continues...
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As Solomon Islands’ election looms, China’s influence on the Pacific country draws scrutiny
The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of...
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China reaffirms ties with North Korea in high-level meeting
Top-ranking Chinese official Zhao Leji met Kim Jong-un during three-day visit to PyongyangA top ranking Chinese...
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Canada spies under pressure over foreign meddling reports
Prime minister testified at inquiry into foreign interference that agency’s report of China meddling wasn’t relayed...
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Ratings agency downgrades China debt outlook over economic uncertainty
Fitch cut to negative comes as country moves away from reliance on growth from property sectorBusiness...
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Three boys to face trial over child’s murder in case that shocks China
Suspects, all under 14 at time, are accused of bullying classmate over long period before killing...
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Six killed after suicide bomber rams convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan
Five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver killed while en route from Islamabad to dam construction...
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Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese spy agencies are increasing, say analysts
Warning comes after UK and US announce sanctions against Chinese companies following mass hacking of UK...
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Article 23: China hits back at criticism of Hong Kong’s hardline new security law
Beijing dismisses chorus of concern from western governments over punitive new law as slanderChina has accused...
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Tighter security laws may sap yet more foreign investment from Hong Kong
Latest legislative crackdown on dissent and international collaboration likely to scare off some businesses, say criticsHong...
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Killing of teenager in China sparks debate about ‘left behind’ children
Death of 13-year-old boy has put spotlight on juvenile crime and the plight of children left...
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Apple to pay $490m to settle claims it misled investors over sales in China
Company denied that Tim Cook deceived investors when he said iPhone sales were strong weeks before...
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Jimmy Lai trial in Hong Kong hears evidence from ‘tortured’ witness
Lai’s supporters say evidence of Andy Li should not be relied upon as it was obtained...
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China pledges to deepen Russia ties and criticises US ‘obsession’ with suppressing Beijing
Foreign minister Wang Yi – speaking at the Two Sessions – said it was unacceptable some...
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‘We need to go again’: Australian who led MH370 search joins calls for fresh effort to find plane
Peter Foley, the program director for search led by Australian Transport Safety Bureau, says any chance...
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China Two Sessions: premier Li Qiang will not speak to press in break with tradition
Annual appearances were rare opportunity for foreign media to engage with high-ranking Chinese officialsChina’s leading economics...
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Intrigue swirls about possible reshuffles as China’s parliament convenes
Policy blueprint to be set out for year ahead and big personnel changes may be announcedThousands...
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Boeing agrees to pay $51m over export violations in China and other countries
Company accused of violations including Chinese employees improperly downloading files relating to Pentagon programsBoeing said on...
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Rare copy of Mao’s Little Red Book expected to fetch more than £30,000
Early editions of the book of quotations will be sold at an auction of Cultural Revolution...
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China offers to deepen security ties with Hungary
Beijing’s move comes at a time when Budapest’s relationship with its EU and Nato allies is...
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China holds citizen on spying charges after she did ‘admin’ work for US company
Case of Emily Chen, who did a few months’ work for US logistics firm, highlights ‘deteriorating’...
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Beijing condemns Taiwan after two Chinese fishers die in speedboat crash
The vessel capsized while being chased by Taiwan’s coastguard near the Kinmen islands, in what China...
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Genetics journal retracts 18 papers from China due to human rights concerns
Researchers used samples from populations deemed by experts and campaigners to be vulnerable to exploitation, including...