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China approves overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system
BEIJING: Chinese leaders endorsed a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system on Tuesday, creating powers to vet anyone standing…
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Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm for second time in two weeks
BEIJING: The Chinese capital Beijing woke on Sunday morning shrouded in thick dust carrying extremely high levels of hazardous particles,…
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West sanctions Chinese officials over ‘abuses’ against Uighur
BRUSSELS: The European Union, Britain, Canada and the United States on Monday launched coordinated sanctions against officials in China over…
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US sanctions 24 Chinese, HK officials ahead of talks
HONG KONG: The US sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on political freedoms…
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US, Japan warn China on ‘coercion, destabilising behaviour’
TOKYO: The United States and Japan warned China against what they called “coercion and destabilising behaviour” on Tuesday after top-level…
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China approves plan to veto HK election candidates
BEIJING: China’s parliament voted Thursday for sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system, including powers to veto candidates, as Beijing…
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Hong Kong court puts off release of pro-democracy activists
HONG KONG: A group of 11 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists accused of subversion will stay in jail for at least…
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China declares victory in tackling poverty
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday declared his country had achieved the “human miracle” of eliminating extreme poverty, though…
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Chinese court orders man to pay ex-wife for housework
BEIJING: A Chinese man has been ordered to pay his ex-wife almost $8,000 for years of unpaid housework, in a…
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China’s Mars probe sends back video of Red Planet
BEIJING: China’s space agency released video footage from its spacecraft circling Mars on Friday, two days after it successfully entered…
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