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Detained Hong Kong activists to plead guilty under China-style law
Former student leader among 29 pro-democracy activists entering same plea on subversion charges after more tha…
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Chinese navy vessel arrives at Sri Lanka port to security concerns from India
Yuan Wang 5 is officially described as a ‘scientific research ship’ but India suspects it has military functio…
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China’s Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Xinjiang
President shown surrounded by smiling and clapping Uyghur residents on first visit in eight yearsChina’s presi…
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EU voices concerns as former Hong Kong security chief made new leader
Fears grow that elevation of John Lee signals Beijing’s tough policy on Hong Kong is set to continueThe Europe…
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Taiwan suspends F-16 fleet combat training after jet crashes into sea
Search and rescue mission launched after latest in series of fatal accidents amid heightened tensions with Chi…
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Xinjiang anti-terror general to lead China’s Hong Kong garrison
Peng Jingtang was chief of staff of Armed Police Corps, part of China’s paramilitary police forceA general who…
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Outcry as Hong Kong University memorial to Tiananmen Square victims is removed
Site of the Pillar of Shame at the city’s oldest university is under guard after workmen dismantled statueHong…
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Outspoken editor of Chinese state tabloid Global Times retires
Hu Xijin became leading voice of strident nationalism with millions of social media followersA controversial C…
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China says Australia, UK and US will ‘pay price’ for Winter Olympics snub
Beijing accuses nations of using Games ‘for political manipulation’ amid diplomatic boycottsChina has said Aus…
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Chinese Communist party elevates Xi’s status in ‘historical resolution’
Analysts say move is designed to put president on same level as Mao Zedong and Deng XiaopingXi Jinping’s grip …
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Xi Jinping calls for mutual Covid vaccine approvals
Speaking to the G20 summit by video, China’s president stressed vaccine cooperation and economic stabilityChin…
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US ‘very concerned’ despite China denials over hypersonic missile
Disarmament ambassador casts doubt on ability to defend against technology after reports of test The United St…
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China moves to contain fresh Covid outbreak in Fujian province
Measures include mass testing, suspension of transport services and closures of bars and cinemasCoronavirus – …