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Protests reignited by shocking images appearing to show unarmed man being beaten by officers
Democracy protests have been reignited by footage which appears to show a group of plain-clothes police officers carrying out a violent and sustained attack on an unarmed and restrained protester.Thursday, 16 October, 2014, 8:41am47 comments More on Occupy Central
Ex-security tsar Zhou Yongkang's fate to be decided at party plenum
The Communist Party's powerful Central Committee will decide whether to expel and prosecute former security tsar Zhou Yongkang when the party plenum gets under way on Monday.16 Oct 2014 - 7:52amMore on Zhou Yongkang
Ebola fears blamed for poor turnout at mainland's largest trade fair
The number of buyers attending the mainland's largest trade fair was down significantly on the first day of its autumn session, with the downturn attributed to fear of Ebola and global economic gloom.16 Oct 2014 - 8:53am2 comments
Younger Xi speaks out in article to defend reputation of reclusive actress wife
President Xi Jinping's younger brother revealed publicly yesterday for the first time that the woman once dubbed the "military's first beauty" and who vanished from the limelight six years ago was his wife.16 Oct 2014 - 4:59am
Test takers vie for more than 22,000 public service jobs in China
The central government will offer a record number of national public service positions next year, according to the organiser of the official entrance exam.16 Oct 2014 - 5:13am
OCCUPY CENTRAL - DAY 18: Full coverage of the day's events
Review Civic Party vice-chairwoman Tanya Chan says Ken Tsang was slapped and hit with a hard object in police custody after an alleged beating by officers was caught on camera and aired on television.16 Oct 2014 - 8:49am864 comments More on Occupy Central
China’s top economic adviser focuses on growth and restructuring during trip to Jiangsu province
Top economic policy adviser Liu He focused on China’s economic growth and restructuring during a three-day trip to Jiangsu province that ended on Friday in preparation for a key meeting on next year’s policies.16 Oct 2014 - 8:54am
Guangzhou taxi drivers strike over licence fees, black cabs
Taxi drivers in Guangzhou went on strike yesterday as the Canton Fair opened, with some claiming that more than two-thirds of the city's cabbies had joined the industrial action.16 Oct 2014 - 4:53am
Still chance of talks between Xi and Abe, says diplomat
There was a significant opportunity for a first meeting between Chinese and Japanese leaders at a regional gathering near Beijing next month, but the ball was in Tokyo's court, China's envoy to Japan said.16 Oct 2014 - 8:52am1 comment
LIVE: Night of anger, scuffles and pepper spray in Hong Kong after alleged police beating
New Good morning and welcome to our ongoing live coverage of Hong Kong's Occupy movement.16 Oct 2014 - 8:54am2 commentsMore on Occupy Central
Beijing 'not behind leak of CY deal'
An authoritative source in Beijing dismissed speculation the central government was behind the leak of documents on a multimillion-dollar deal that plunged Leung Chun-ying in a political and legal crisis.16 Oct 2014 - 8:49am4 comments More on Leung Chun-ying
Mainland liaison office rebukes Taiwan over ‘irresponsible comments’ on Hong Kong protests
16 Oct 2014 - 3:42am15 comments
Image problem for police as video of officers beating protester is beamed around the world
16 Oct 2014 - 8:48am8 comments
Seventeen dead and nearly 150 missing as avalanche hits Annapurna trekking circuit in Nepal
16 Oct 2014 - 3:13am
New Bangkok 'Super Tower' to be tallest in Southeast Asia at 615 metres
16 Oct 2014 - 8:51am1 comment
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- Silicon Valley's latest job perk? Egg freezing
- Beijing concerned by India's plan for border road
- Thai PM hints elections could be delayed
- Australian judge backs Canberra's hard line on immigration
- Second Texas health worker tests positive for Ebola
- Toyota to recall 1.75m vehicles globally over brake problems, fire risk
- Email vulnerable to 'Poodle' attack, Google warns
- Study suggests that humans on Mars may start to die after just 68 days
- Richard Flanagan wins Booker for account of life as a prisoner of Japanese in second world war
- US Navy treats Google Glass addict
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Leader
Insight
Hong Kong has more than just democracy to worry about
Hong Kong residents who have been travelling these past two weeks will have experienced what it is like to have the international media as your only source of information.16 Oct 2014 - 4:14am8 comments
Focus
Triads infiltrated camps of Occupy supporters and detractors, say police
Up to 200 gangsters from two major triads across the city were mobilised to infiltrate the camps of supporters and detractors of the Occupy protests during chaos in Mong Kok more than a week ago, police said.13 Oct 2014 - 5:36pm12 comments
Harry's View
16 Oct 2014 
Hong Kong
LIVE: Night of anger, scuffles and pepper spray in Hong Kong after alleged police beating
New Good morning and welcome to our ongoing live coverage of Hong Kong's Occupy movement.16 Oct 2014 - 8:49am2 commentsMore on Occupy Central
POLITICS
16 Oct 2014 - 8:41am46 comments More on Occupy Central
Protests reignited by shocking images appearing to show unarmed man being beaten by officers
Democracy protests have been reignited by footage which appears to show a group of plain-clothes police officers carrying out a violent and sustained attack on an unarmed and restrained protester.16 Oct 2014 - 8:41am46 comments More on Occupy Central
More Hong Kong news
- I wanted mother to pay for Hui deal: Thomas Kwok
- Beijing 'not behind leak of CY deal'
- Image problem for police as video of officers beating protester is beamed around the world
- The casual chat room comment that sparked 45 arrests and allegations of police brutality
- Colleague describes alleged beating victim Ken Tsang as passionate, committed
China
POLITICS Ex-security tsar Zhou Yongkang's fate to be decided at party plenum
The Communist Party's powerful Central Committee will decide whether to expel and prosecute former security tsar Zhou Yongkang when the party plenum gets under way on Monday.16 Oct 2014 - 7:52amMore on Zhou Yongkang
TRADE
16 Oct 2014 - 8:53am2 comments
Ebola fears blamed for poor turnout at mainland's largest trade fair
The number of buyers attending the mainland's largest trade fair was down significantly on the first day of its autumn session, with the downturn attributed to fear of Ebola and global economic gloom.16 Oct 2014 - 8:53am2 comments
More China news
- Mainland liaison office rebukes Taiwan over ‘irresponsible comments’ on Hong Kong protests
- Test takers vie for more than 22,000 public service jobs in China
- Guangzhou taxi drivers strike over licence fees, black cabs
- China’s top economic adviser focuses on growth and restructuring during trip to Jiangsu province
- Artists should raise public morality, Xi tells arts forum
Asia
INDONESIA Is Jakarta's great sea wall doomed to fail before it even starts?
A multibillion-dollar scheme to build a huge sea wall to combat flooding in Jakarta has some wondering whether such an ambitious plan will ever be completed in a country with a history of corruption and failed megaprojects.16 Oct 2014 - 4:28am
NEPAL
16 Oct 2014 - 3:13am
Seventeen dead and nearly 150 missing as avalanche hits Annapurna trekking circuit in Nepal
Update A snowstorm and avalanche in Nepal's Himalayas has killed at least 17 hikers and guides, while almost 150 others are missing in one of the worst disasters in the region in the last 10 years.16 Oct 2014 - 3:13am
THAILAND
New Bangkok 'Super Tower' to be tallest in Southeast Asia at 615 metres
16 Oct 20141 commentMore Asia news
World
ANALYSIS: HEALTH The nightmare scenario: a mutating Ebola that spreads easier
The Ebola virus circulating in West Africa is already different from previous strains. Some scientists are concerned that alterations in the virus that occur as that pathogen continues to evolve could pose new dangers.16 Oct 2014 - 4:32am1 comment More on Ebola Virus
ISLAMIC MILITANCY
16 Oct 2014 - 3:56am
Coalition united against Islamic State but divided on Syria and the Kurds
Two months after the start of its campaign against Islamic State, the US-led coalition conducting operations in Iraq and Syria has expanded significantly but remains beset by lingering strategic differences.16 Oct 2014 - 3:56am
More World news
- Study suggests that humans on Mars may start to die after just 68 days
- Toyota to recall 1.75m vehicles globally over brake problems, fire risk
- Silicon Valley's latest job perk? Egg freezing
- Richard Flanagan wins Booker for account of life as a prisoner of Japanese in second world war
- Second Texas health worker tests positive for Ebola
China Insider
CHINA DIGEST Kindergartens warned over 'advanced' lessons; girl, 13, back home after romance plans dashed
16 Oct 2014
CHINA DIGEST Honest client rights 1 million yuan bank bungle; Wealthy married woman claims bully boyfriend stole car and valuables
15 Oct 2014
Ethnic tensions Pregnant police officer among eight killed in Xinjiang stabbing spree: reports
14 Oct 20142 comments
CHINA DIGEST Teacher held in Beijing over rape claim; Fake spring water in Henan; Hunan customs seizes iPhones
13 Oct 2014
CYBERATTACK Anonymous group of hackers release data from Chinese government sites
13 Oct 20142 comments
CROSS-STRAIT AFFAIRS Global Times warns Taiwan against 'morbid nostalgia' for Chiang Kai-shek era
11 Oct 20141 comment
CENSORSHIP Deleted article on Jimmy Lai sheds light on Chinese censors' media spin
11 Oct 20143 comments
INTERNET LEGISLATION New Internet rules allow websites to be sued for defamation in China
11 Oct 2014
Business
OUTLOOK Slowing China inflation fans concerns over global growth
Mainland inflation hit its lowest in nearly five years in the latest sign that the Chinese economy might be slowing and adding to the worldwide economic gloom, triggering a stocks sell-off in the US and Europe.16 Oct 2014 - 5:25am
MANAGEMENT
16 Oct 2014 - 6:11am
CICC chairman set to join Asian infrastructure bank
A day after losing its chief executive, sources said China International Capital Corp (CICC) is set to lose its chairman. Jin Liqun will resign as chairman after about one year in the job.16 Oct 2014 - 6:11am
More Business news
- Robust consumer spending shields US economy from global turmoil
- Stock connect scheme on track as Beijing approves top brokers
- Asia Pacific Resources eyes IPOs for three of its clean energy investments
- 'Bait and hook' still a classic strategy for most businesses
- Private, not state, companies drive China's growth
Property
LAND SALES Demand for land in first-tier mainland cities remains strong
Mainland developers' appetite for land in first-tier cities remains positive despite mounting liquidity risks amid a wider property market downturn.16 Oct 2014 - 5:44am
DEBT
16 Oct 2014 - 5:51am
More mainland developers face debt problems
The weakest developers on the mainland are getting weaker as Agile Property Holdings became the latest company to struggle with debt repayments.16 Oct 2014 - 5:51am
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DJ John Digweed still chasing the thrill of new music
DJ John Digweed still gets a thrill from new tunes, even if he has to wade through hours of bad stuff to unearth them.15 Oct 2014 - 11:04pm
Oktoberfest festivities in Hong Kong offer games and German food with the beer
Barrels of fun, great food and amazing beer at Oktoberfest parties in Hong Kong.15 Oct 2014 - 11:03pm
US Navy treats Google Glass addict
Scientists have treated a man they believe to be the first patient with internet addiction disorder brought on by overuse of Google Glass.16 Oct 2014 - 4:06amMore on Google
Sport
GOLF Ernie Els is happy to be back where the dream began
Almost two decades ago, a skinnier and hungrier Ernie Els turned up in Hong Kong with stars in his eyes and big plans to conquer the world. And he did that, going on to win four majors, the last in 2012 at the Open Championship in Britain.15 Oct 2014 - 10:06pmMore on Hong Kong Open 2014
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
16 Oct 2014 - 8:34am
'The biggest ****-up of my life as a coach' - behind the scenes of the worst defeat of Pep Guardiola's career
Bayern Munich 0 Real Madrid 4 in the Champions League semi-finals was the nadir for one of the greatest modern managers. In this extract from a new access-all-areas book, we see how the nightmare unfolded16 Oct 2014 - 8:34am
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Magazines
FILM In The Judge, Iron Man star Robert Downey Jnr takes a more realistic role
Robert Downey Jnr leaves the superhero world of Iron Man behind to join veteran actor Robert Duvall in a film that brings fractured family relationships to the fore.15 Oct 2014 - 11:07pm
MUSIC
15 Oct 2014 - 11:04pm
Janice Vidal's fuller figure has unfairly made her the subject of ridicule in the press
Mainstream media reaction to Janice Vidal's figure speaks volumes about Hong Kong's obsession with body image.15 Oct 2014 - 11:04pm
FOOD & WINE
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