Philippines says China stopped reclaiming contested land, receives $500 million for bridges – China latest political and current affairs news
A summary of the top news in Chinese politics and current affairs for May 18, 2017. Part of the daily The China Projectย news roundup "Dog meat reportedly banned at infamous festival."

Hague ruling โput a stopโ to Chinaโs island-building in disputed watersย / SCMP
- New Chinese attack helicopter makes maiden flightย / Reuters
- Lawyers in Chinese megacity the new front in Communist Partyโs push for greater controlย / SCMP
- Chinese police release video of rights activist to refute torture claimย / Reuters
- Murder case highlights property money trail from China to U.S.ย / Financial Times (paywall)
- The trial of the Gang of Four โ As history and current eventsย / LARB Blog