China condemns ‘politically-driven’ criticism of Muslims policy
China has once again rejected criticism of its treatment of ethnic Muslims, telling the United Nations that accusations of rights abuses from some countries were “politically driven”.
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Bill Gates uses unusual prop to launch toilet technology exhibition
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has kicked off a Reinvented Toilet Expo in China by using a jar of human faeces as a sidekick.
Chinese city introduces tight controls on dog walking
A city in south-western China has banned dog walking during the daytime and banished the pets entirely from parks, shopping centres, sports facilities and other public spaces.
China reverses ban on trade in tiger and rhino products
China said it will allow trading in products made from endangered tigers and rhinos under “special circumstances”, reversing a previous ban and drawing condemnation from conservation groups.
Trump ‘should swap to Chinese phone’ after bugging claim
China has denounced a US newspaper report that it is listening to Donald Trump’s phone calls as “fake news” and suggested he exchange his iPhone for a mobile made by Chinese manufacturer Huawei.
China opens mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland
China has opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge linking Hong Kong to the mainland, a feat of engineering carrying immense economic and political significance.
Chinese emergency crews struggle to rescue 18 trapped miners
Emergency crews are struggling to rescue 18 coal miners trapped underground in eastern China following a collapse three days earlier.
UK-China relations entering ‘diamond era’, says premier
One of China’s most senior leaders has said his country’s relationship with Britain is entering a “diamond era”.
China says internment camps for Muslims are ‘free vocational training’
China is saving ethnic minority Muslims from the lure of religious extremism by teaching them to speak Mandarin and accept modern science, officials have said, as Beijing seeks to defend its internment of Muslims.
Chinese region ‘legalises’ Muslim internment camps
Chinese authorities have changed the law to provide a legal basis for internment camps in the western region of Xinjiang where up to one million Muslims are being held.
Wife of missing ex-Interpol boss describes threats
The wife of the former Interpol president who disappeared in China says she received a threatening phone call warning of agents coming for her while she fights for information about her husband’s fate.
Who is missing Interpol president Meng Hongwei?
The missing president of Interpol, Meng Hongwei, has deep ties to China’s sprawling domestic security sector, including a lengthy term as vice minister of public security.
Interpol president reported missing during trip to China
The president of Interpol, a former senior Chinese security official, has been reported missing after he travelled to his native country at the end of September, a French judicial official said.
Interpol president reported missing after trip to China
The president of Interpol has been reported missing after travelling to China, a French judicial official said.
Chinese destroyer ‘came dangerously close to US Navy ship’
A Chinese destroyer came aggressively close to a US Navy ship in the South China Sea, forcing it to manoeuvre to prevent a collision, American military officials said.
Trump accuses China of meddling in US midterm elections
US President Donald Trump has accused China of trying to interfere in the upcoming US congressional elections because it opposes his tough trade policies.
Trump accuses China of attempting to interfere in US election
President Donald Trump has accused China of attempting to interfere in the upcoming US congressional elections, claiming the Chinese are motivated by opposition to his tough trade policy.
Trump accuses China of meddling in US election
President Donald Trump says China has been meddling in the November election in the United States.
China ‘strongly outraged’ by US sanctions over Russian fighter jets deal
China has said it is “outraged” over US economic sanctions against a Chinese military agency and its director over the purchase of Russian fighter jets and surface-to-air missile equipment, and demanded the US cancel the measure.
US sanctions Chinese military agency for buying Russian arms
A Chinese military agency and its director are facing US sanctions over the purchase of Russian weapons, the State Department has announced.
China in counter-measures warning to US amid spiralling trade war
China has said it will take “counter-measures” over US president Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on 200 billion dollars (£152 billion) of Chinese imports.
Trump imposes tariffs on another 200bn dollars of Chinese goods
The Trump administration is imposing tariffs on 200 billion dollars (£150 billion) more in Chinese goods, starting next week.
Typhoon hits southern China after killing 64 in Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut has made landfall in southern China after lashing the northern Philippines.
Deadly typhoon heads for Hong Kong and southern China after ravaging Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut roared towards densely populated Hong Kong and southern China on Sunday after wreaking havoc across the northern Philippines and leaving at least 28 people dead.
Putin hails Russia as ‘peaceful nation’ after inspecting massive war games
Vladimir Putin has insisted Russia is a “peaceful nation” after inspecting war games in Siberia which have been billed as the biggest in the country’s history.
Russia and China to conduct regular war games together, minister says
Moscow and Beijing plan to conduct regular joint war games similar to massive ones being held this week, Russia’s defence minister said.
Oil prices rise on Iran and hurricane worries
Oil prices ticked higher on Tuesday as investors feared a shortage in the wake of Donald Trump’s sanctions on Iran and expected hurricanes in the US.
Russia launches biggest war games in decades with China on board
Russia has launched its largest military exercise since the Cold War, with war games that will also involve thousands of Chinese troops in a show of burgeoning military ties between Moscow and Beijing.
Russia kicks off biggest war games in decades
Russia’s largest war games in recent history have kicked off in the Far East.
China to regulate online religious activity amid crackdown
China is rolling out new rules on religious activity on the internet amid an ongoing crackdown on churches, mosques and other institutions by the officially atheist Communist Party.
Chinese president to meet Putin on visit to Russian port city
Chinese president Xi Jinping will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin next week in a sign of strengthening ties between the two global powers.
Trump poised to slap tariffs of up to 25% on more Chinese imports
The Trump administration may be about to slap tariffs of up to 25% on an additional 200 billion dollars (£155 billion) of Chinese goods.