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Taiwan opens new office for Hong Kongers after security law
The Taiwan-Hong Kong Office for Exchanges and Services in Taipei will, among other tasks, handle applications from Hong Kongers seeking to stay in Taiwan for 'political reasons'
Beijing schools closed again as city finds 31 more virus cases
'The epidemic situation in the capital is extremely severe,' Beijing city spokesman Xu Hejian warns
Pompeo says Trump to act on alleged spying by Chinese students
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Chinese students 'shouldn't be here in our schools spying'
Beijing orders quarantine for foreign arrivals from virus-hit areas
Beijing has criticized countries for imposing bans on arrivals from China over the epidemic, which has killed more than 2,700 people and infected some 78,000
Beijing mobilizes masses in 'people's war' against coronavirus
'Those who do not declare their fever are enemies,' proclaims a banner on a building in Yunmeng
U.S. calls on China not to interfere in Taiwan election
The top US diplomat for Asia says that tensions between Beijing and Taipei have historically risen whenever Taiwan goes to the polls
Ghosts of China's past haunt former capital Nanjing
Nanjing locals still remember when Mao Zedong's Nationalist rivals controlled China from their city, and some hint at dismay over its lost stature
China then and now: the PRC at 70
Here are some of the key ways in which China and its citizens have changed since the PRC was founded on October 1, 1949
Beijing opens glitzy airport ahead of China's 70th anniversary
The newly opened Beijing Daxing International Airport in China is about the size of 100 football pitches
China says army can be deployed at Hong Kong's request
Article 14 of Hong Kong's garrison law says the city's authorities may ask, 'when necessary', the central government for assistance from the garrison 'in the maintenance of public order and in disaster relief'
U.S. approves potential $2.2 billion arms sale to Taiwan
The announcement is likely to anger Beijing, which views Taiwan as part of its territory and has previously expressed 'serious concerns' about the possible sale
Protests pile pressure on Hong Kong's already-stressed youth
'These students are gambling their youth to defend this place, it's very fragile,' says pro-democracy lawmaker Roy Kwong
Hand signals and shields: how Hong Kong's parliament was stormed
Many of the current generation of largely young protesters proudly repeat the phrase 'be like water', a philosophy of adaptability and unpredictability espoused by martial arts master and local legend Bruce Lee
First charges against Hong Kong anti-government protester
(UPDATED) Authorities have vowed to hunt those behind the unrest that has plunged the semi-autonomous city's Beijing-backed government into crisis
'One country, two systems': Hong Kong's special status
The 'one country, two systems' deal is at the center of the row between London and Beijing
China, Britain wage war of words over Hong Kong
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman says UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt 'seems to be fantasizing in the faded glory of British colonialism and in the bad habit of gesticulating while looking down on other countries' affairs'
China halts Canadian meat exports over fake certificates
China's embassy in Ottawa said a customs investigation – launched after the discovery of traces of a banned feed additive – reveals that up to 188 forged documents had been provided to Chinese officials
China says US 'playing with fire' over Taiwan
'The US recently often played the Taiwan card, in a vain attempt to use Taiwan to contain China. This is purely wishful thinking,' says a Chinese defense ministry spokesman
Hong Kong independence activists granted refugee status in Germany
Ray Wong and Alan Li – who took part in 2016 protests dubbed the "Fishball Revolution" which saw the Hong Kong's worst violence for decades – are the first dissenters from the semi-autonomous Chinese city to receive such protection
Duterte flies to China amid West PH Sea controversies
This is President Rodrigo Duterte's fourth visit to China since he assumed office in 2016
Locsin hits West, praises China in 1st Beijing trip
'I speak for my country which wants to see much to hope for, and nothing to fear from the rise of a new power,' says Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr
Beijing's Forbidden City in historic light show
The Forbbidden City is set to celebrate the Lantern Festival with another light show
U.S. team in Beijing for trade talks after IMF 'storm' warning
Deputy trade representative Jeffrey Gerrish leads the US delegation in preparatory meetings, according to the White House on Monday
U.S. negotiators in Beijing for trade war talks
The American delegation in Beijing includes officials from the Treasury, Commerce, Agriculture and Energy departments
China bars U.S. citizens from leaving over 'economic crimes'
The New York Times says, Chinese-born mother Sandra Han and her children, Cynthia and Victor Liu, were prevented from leaving the country after they arrived in June
China confirms first swine fever cases in Beijing
African swine fever is not harmful to humans but causes deadly hemorrhagic fever in domesticated pigs and wild boar
Japan protests China ships near disputed isles ahead of Abe visit
A Japanese government spokesman says China's intrusion was 'extremely regrettable' but said Tokyo is still hoping to 'take Japan-China relations to the next level'
China 'seriously challenging' peace, says Taiwan president
'As Taiwan is on the frontline of the Western Pacific, we are naturally subject to tremendous pressure,' says President Tsai Ing-wen in speech marking Taiwan's National Day
China shuts down prominent Christian church
Around 70 officials stormed into the Zion Church – housed on the third floor of a nondescript office building in the north of the capital – after its Sunday afternoon service, says church pastor Jin Mingri
China's trade surplus with U.S. hit new record in August
The tariffs do not appear to have dented the appetite for Chinese-made products in the United States
19 dead in fire at China hot springs hotel
(UPDATED) State media says an investigation is underway into the cause of the fire
Mahathir to renegotiate or cancel mega-projects during China trip
The 93-year-old Malaysian leader rails against a series of deals struck with Chinese state-owned companies by the administration of toppled leader Najib Razak
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific lists Taiwan as part of China
Even United States carriers are expected to change their listings of Taiwan, despite a White House statement in May that called China's demands 'Orwellian nonsense'
Yellow robots deliver snacks to homes in China
To get a delivery via the 'little yellow horse,' the customer selects the desired products, taps in the address and pays via their phone
Taiwan president urges world to stand up to China – AFP interview
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen urges other nations to unite in defending against China's expansionist aims and to protect shared liberal values
Taiwan president watches naval drill as China tensions grow
Tsai Ing-wen boards the Kee Lung destroyer to supervise as troops practice defending against an attack on the northeastern port of Suao
Leading Hong Kong democracy activist banned from vote
Agnes Chow, 21, a former leader of the mass Umbrella Movement protests of 2014, had her nomination rejected because she supports self-determination for the semi-autonomous city
Chinese 'love' Trump's Mandarin-speaking granddaughter
Donald Trump shows Xi Jinping a video of his granddaughter, Arabella Kushner, greeting 'Grandpa Xi and Grandma Peng (Liyuan)' with several Mandarin ballads and a recitation of ancient Chinese poetry
Budget guide: 3 days in Beijing
Planning a trip to Beijing? This writer traveled to see the Great Wall and Forbidden City – on a budget
Washington approves $1.3-B arms sale to Taiwan
Taiwan thanks the US for its continued commitment under the legislation and says the deal increases Taiwan’s confidence and ability to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait
Duterte set to visit Cambodia, Hong Kong, Beijing
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will attend the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2017 in Cambodia meet with Filipinos in Hong Kong and join the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing
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Satellite images appear to show Vietnam dredging on disputed reef
UPDATED An image of the small Ladd Reef in the Spratly Islands where Vietnam has a lighthouse shows several vessels in a carved out embankment on the reef s edge
Divide and rule by Beijing throws ASEAN into disarray
ASEAN prides itself on consensus diplomacy but divisions have never been starker with Beijing blamed for driving a wedge between members
Bus fire kills 30 in central China – Xinhua
Official news agency Xinhua says the bus driver has been detained by authorities
Beijing pins Hong Kong riot on 'radical separatists'
The riot that left police officers hurt showed elements of terror Zhang Xiaoming says
China braces for worst cold in 30 years
Around 90 of China will face below freezing temperatures in the next 4 days
China's lowest growth for 25 years: What does it mean?
Take a look at how the Chinese economy s growth affects other countries
Tsai heading for victory in Taiwan polls
UPDATED Democratic Progressive Party s Tsai Ing wen is way ahead with 58 1 of half way votes versus rival Eric Chu of the ruling party with 32 5
