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Xi Jinping hails China’s rule over Hong Kong on 25th anniversary of handover

Chinese president says ‘one country, two systems’ will endure and democracy flourishes after unprecedented unpicking of freedoms25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong – in picturesWe were too lenient on pro-democracy politicians – Regina IpThe ‘…

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China says anti-missile test not ‘aimed at any country’ despite rising tensions

Ballistic missile interception system trial follows North Korean tests and deployment of US THAAD system in South KoreaChina has claimed a successful test of a land-based ballistic missile interception system amid heightened tensions in Asia, in a move…

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China funnels its overseas aid money into political leaders’ home provinces

Schools, stadiums or airports help the presidents of countries that receive cash from Beijing tighten their grip on powerChina’s financing of overseas projects has disproportionately benefited the core political supporters of incumbent presidents or pr…

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