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Voting in an election 'with Chinese characteristics'
Nov 16, 2016 (AFP)
When Chinese voters go to the polls, it is only to pick local representatives to advise on mundane issues like rubbish collection and parking. But when Ye Jingh...
China's most-wanted corruption fugitive returns from US
Nov 16, 2016 (AFP)
China's most-wanted fugitive returned from the US Wednesday and surrendered, authorities in Beijing said, despite the two countries lacking an extradition treat...
China executes man who killed official after home demolished
Nov 15, 2016 (AFP)
A Chinese man who killed a village official after his home was forcibly demolished was executed on Tuesday, a court said, despite a public outcry over his conde...
Anti-China lawmakers disqualified from Hong Kong parliament
Nov 15, 2016 (AFP)
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday ruled to disqualify two pro-independence lawmakers from parliament, a week after Beijing said it would not allow the pair to be swo...
Buying peace? Chinese money brings Tibet growth, apathy
Nov 13, 2016 (AFP)
Traditional teahouses and fashion boutiques have sprung up in Bayi, one of the liveliest districts of Lhasa, and are owned and patronised by both Tibetans and H...
China's Communist pilgrims pay homage in Xi Jinping village
Nov 13, 2016 (AFP)
Three caves in a remote Chinese village where Xi Jinping was sent during the Cultural Revolution receive a constant stream of Communist pilgrims, come to pay ho...
Former top Chinese cop gets death for murder
Nov 11, 2016 (AFP)
A former regional police chief in China was condemned to death Friday for murder and multiple other offences, a court said, with reports describing his victim a...
Gods, breasts and Britney: China artist opens generation gap
Nov 10, 2016 (AFP)
A black performer, muzzled and chained, lay crucified in a lamb carcass. Half-naked dancers laughed demonically as they hacked at the meat, then cooked raw chun...
China home to 9 million 'left-behind' children: govt
Nov 10, 2016 (AFP)
More than nine million children have been "left behind" in China's countryside by parents who have moved to its towns and cities to find work, Beijing said Thur...
Hong Kong's faith in rule of law shaken by China ruling
Nov 08, 2016 (AFP)
Hong Kong has regarded China with apprehension since its 1997 handover, but Beijing's latest intervention has shaken faith in the city's cherished rule of law, ...
Hong Kong backs China bid to bar rebel lawmakers
Nov 07, 2016 (AFP)
Beijing effectively barred two pro-independence lawmakers from Hong Kong's legislature Monday, prompting one legislator to pronounce that the city's rule of law...
China passes restrictive new film law
Nov 07, 2016 (AFP)
China passed a restrictive and long-discussed film law Monday banning content deemed harmful to the "dignity, honour and interests" of the People's Republic and...
Hong Kong police use pepper spray at anti-China protest
Nov 06, 2016 (AFP)
Hong Kong police used pepper spray Sunday to drive back hundreds of protesters angry at China's decision to intervene in a row over whether two pro-independence...
China's Miao minority welcome new year with lavish celebrations
Nov 05, 2016 (AFP)
To an ear-splitting soundtrack of chanting and drums, 400 young dancers in spangled outfits clanged sickles and kick-stepped before thousands of spectators and ...
Hong Kong rebel lawmakers in court over oath battle
Nov 03, 2016 (AFP)
Two Hong Kong lawmakers who advocate a split from China should be banned from taking up their seats, government lawyers argued in court Thursday, as concerns gr...
Pro-independence lawmakers brawl in Hong Kong parliament
Nov 02, 2016 (AFP)
Two lawmakers who want Hong Kong to split from China wrestled with security in parliament Wednesday, with one of them dragged from the chamber and security staf...
China priests' fears over Vatican's Beijing olive branch
Nov 01, 2016 (AFP)
Secret talks between the Vatican and Beijing are raising hopes of a "historic" rapprochement after six decades of estrangement, but some Chinese clergy fear tha...
Ally of China's President Xi made Beijing mayor
Oct 31, 2016 (AFP)
An ally of China's President Xi Jinping has been appointed as Beijing's acting mayor as the ruling Communist party reshuffles officials before a key congress ne...
Shedding light on China's dark-sky problem
Oct 26, 2016 (XNA)
Amateur stargazers complain that their view of the universe is being obscured by the excessive use of artificial lighting in built-up areas. Zheng Jinran report...
China blast suspects 'confess' as 14 killed: state media
Oct 25, 2016 (AFP)
The toll from a powerful explosion in China rose to 14 dead and 147 injured Tuesday, state media said, as three suspects were arrested and admitted to illegally...
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