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Chinese Oscars: Beijing cuts live coverage after winner calls for independent Taiwan
Speech by documentary filmmaker Fu Yue censored after she calls for Taiwan to be recognised as an ‘independent entity’
JD.com chief Richard Liu to shift focus after arrest
Billionaire entrepreneur says he will hand over duties and focus on ‘new businesses’
China will propose WTO reforms, but don't try to trap us: Beijing's WTO envoy
China plans to propose reforms of the World Trade Organization, China's ambassador to the WTO Zhang Xiangchen said, while warning fellow WTO members against seeing reform as a chance to put China in a straitjacket.
Cool heads must prevail on driverless cars says BYD intelligent auto exec · TechNode
There are still a significant number of challenges in AV development.
Film director at centre of Taiwan storm stands by Golden Horse remarks
Documentary maker Fu Yue ignited controversy on the mainland when she declared her hope for the island to be ‘regarded as an independent entity’.
US ‘won’t give in to China’ on Taiwan or South China Sea
US diplomat says Beijing must take much of blame for complicating key issues between the two countries.
Chinese authorities seek tougher sentences to make examples of child molesters
Sex crimes against minors ‘far too common’, say prosecutors in crackdown call.
Toothbrush by Hong Kong space inventor ‘breakthrough’ in dental care
Ng Tze-chuen gained fame for his gripper tool on the Beagle 2 Mars lander, and has now co-designed a toothbrush targeting all dental surfaces.
China a step closer to navigation system that could take on GPS
Successful launch of new Beidou-3 satellites expected to ensure network will be up and running by the end of the year.
After Apec tensions, expect ‘extra pressure’ when Xi and Trump meet at G20
Atmosphere described as ‘extremely tense’ at Pacific nations summit, and observers say it reflects reality of rivalry between China and the US.
China launches anti-dumping probe into Australian barley imports
China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Australian barley imports in what analysts say is a warning from Beijing that Canberra should not side with the United States over trade or regional security.
Christian churches facing ultimatum in China's Sichuan: Join Communist network or be shut down
Four Christian churches in China’s Sichuan province have been given an ultimatum and told they must join the official Communist government network or be shut down.
Record 1.37 million people living below poverty line in Hong Kong
Official figures put number 25,000 high than previous year, as poverty rate also hits seven-year high. Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung denies claims government is not doing enough to combat problem.
Rush for rabies shots and dog licences as China cracks down on strays
Vets in Hangzhou turn away cat owners as they struggle to cope with flood of people wanting to vaccinate their dogs.
Beijing must show courage to fulfil market promises – top economist
Wu Jinglian makes fresh call for progress in economic liberalisation, saying framework is ready but ‘greater political courage and wisdom’ to implement reform is lagging behind.
Exclusive: Maldives set to pull out of China free trade deal, says senior lawmaker
The Maldives' new government will pull out of a free trade agreement (FTA) with China because it was a mistake for the tiny nation to strike such a pact with the world's second biggest economy, the head of the largest party in the ruling alliance said.
Chinese writer sentenced to 10 years in prison for homoerotic book | CNN
A Chinese novelist has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for writing and distributing homoerotic novels, provoking widespread debate online over the severity of her sentence.
China and Brunei to step up oil and gas development in South China Sea
China and sultanate agree oil and gas strategy as part of wider diplomatic picture.
Chinese tourists hold flag-raising ceremony on island in South China Sea
More than 100 visitors wave flags, sing along to national anthem and chant slogans such as ‘long live China’ during event on Yagong Island.
From rugby to painting, China using global stage to diminish Taiwan
All Taiwan wanted to do was to host rugby teams from around the region for a series of matches.