Death of rare turtle leaves three remaining in the world
The only known female member of one of the world’s rarest turtle species has died at a zoo in southern China.
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Mother of three-year-old model in China sorry over apparent beating
The mother of a Chinese child model has apologised after videos of her appearing to beat her daughter appeared online, sparking outrage and debate about the country’s highly competitive child modelling industry.
Chinese pandas get zoo enclosure fit for queen’s reception in Denmark
Two panda bears on an extended loan from China were welcomed to their new house in Copenhagen during a ceremony fit for Denmark’s queen.
Chinese pandas get zoo enclosure fit for queen’s reception in Denmark
Two panda bears on an extended loan from China were welcomed to their new house in Copenhagen during a ceremony fit for Denmark’s queen.
Edinburgh Zoo panda artificially inseminated in new pregnancy attempt
The UK’s only female giant panda has been artificially inseminated in a new attempt to produce a cub.
Concerns raised over proposed changes to Hong Kong extradition law
Proposed changes to Hong Kong’s extradition law, allowing suspects to be sent to mainland China, have been met with concerns from business and human rights groups.
China’s president meets European leaders to discuss trade policy
Leaders of China, France, Germany and the European Commission have agreed to seek fairer global trade rules and work together to face the world’s economic and security challenges in an implicit response to the United States’ protectionist policies.
Wild elephant wanders around busy Chinese town
A wild elephant surprised residents of a town in China after separating from his group and exploring the streets.
Link with China must be two-way street, says Italian president
Italy’s president has told visiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping that China’s new “Silk Road” linking Europe and Asia must be a “two-way street”, addressing concerns that the huge infrastructure project will amplify Beijing’s global influence.
Chinese leader visits Italy with focus on infrastructure deal
Chinese President Xi Jinping has been received with full red-carpet honours by his Italian counterpart as he launched a two-day visit aimed at deepening ties through an ambitious infrastructure programme.
Death toll in China chemical plant explosion increases
The death toll in an explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has risen to 47, with hundreds of others injured.
China defends policies as marches mark 60 years after Dalai Lama fled Tibet
China has defended its often-criticised rule in Tibet 60 years after the Dalai Lama fled into exile, saying those who question its policies are merely showing their anti-Chinese bias.
UK art market defies Brexit to regain standing as second largest globally
The UK has regained its standing as the second largest art market in the world after being overtaken by China last year.
Britain overtakes China in global art market despite Brexit, report finds
The UK overtook China as the second largest market for art sales worldwide “despite Brexit”, according to a new report.
China accuses detained Canadians of stealing state secrets
China has accused two detained Canadians of acting together to steal state secrets, days after Canada announced it will proceed with a US extradition request for a senior Chinese tech executive.
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou sues Canada over arrest
An executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei is suing the Canadian government, its border agency and the national police force, saying they detained, searched and interrogated her before telling her she was under arrest.
Trump asks China to remove tariffs on US farm products
US president Donald Trump said he has asked China to remove its tariffs on US farm products such as pork and beef.
Canada allows extradition case against Huawei boss to proceed
Canada has said it will allow the US extradition case against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to proceed.
Donald Trump delays China tariffs hike amid ‘productive talks’ with Beijing
President Donald Trump has said he will extend a deadline to escalate tariffs on Chinese imports, citing “substantial progress” in weekend talks between the two countries.
Watch audacious juggling lob scored in GB hockey shootout win
Great Britain found themselves on the wrong end of an outrageous piece of skill as they took on China in the FIH Pro League.
UK-China relationship ‘not made simpler’ by Williamson’s carrier plan – Hammond
Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned that the UK’s relationship with China “has not been made simpler” by Gavin Williamson’s plan to send the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier to the Pacific.
Beijing’s Forbidden City illuminated for Lantern Festival
Beijing’s Forbidden City has been illuminated and opened to the public for night visits for the first time to celebrate China’s Lantern Festival.
BBC announces Chinese adaptation of Life On Mars
The BBC is seeking to “captivate Chinese audiences” with a Mandarin adaptation of hit series Life On Mars.
No weekend visit to China for Chancellor after threat to deploy warship
Philip Hammond will not visit China this weekend amid reports that Beijing pulled out of trade talks after Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson threatened to deploy a warship in the Pacific.
Turkey urges China to close ‘concentration camps’
Turkey has called China’s treatment of its minority Uighurs “a great cause of shame for humanity”.
National Museum of Scotland unveils final phase of £80 million transformation
Galleries showcasing treasures from ancient Egypt and East Asia are set to open as the National Museum of Scotland’s £80 million transformation is completed.
Drugs firm Indivior divests in China
Drugmaker Indivior is to divest its interest in the Sai Bo Song opioid addiction tablet in China in a deal worth up to 122.5 million US dollars (£93.6 million).
Donald Trump says he will reach final trade deal with China at summit
President Donald Trump, preparing to meet a Chinese trade delegation, has said the United States will not reach any final trade agreement with China until he sits down again with President Xi Jinping.
China vows to ‘firmly defend’ companies after Huawei hit with US charges
China has called on Washington to “stop the unreasonable crackdown” on Huawei after the United States stepped up pressure on the tech giant by indicting it on charges of stealing technology and violating sanctions on Iran.
Cnooc makes 250m barrel oil discovery at Glengorm
Chinese oil company Cnooc today announced a new discovery in the UK central North Sea.
Arnautovic commits to West Ham after China speculation
Marko Arnautovic has ended speculation surrounding his future by appearing to commit his future to West Ham.
Burberry warns over cost hit from no-deal Brexit
Luxury fashion brand Burberry has warned it could face tens of millions of pounds in extra tariff costs if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal.