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Fresh clashes in Mong Kok ahead of talks to end Occupy protests
New clashes broke out between protesters and police in Mong Kok after a day which saw significant progress on attempts to bring students and the government round the table to thrash out a solution to bring street protests to an end.Sunday, 19 October, 2014, 8:49am231 comments More on Occupy Central
Signs of easing tensions as China and Vietnam agree to reforge military links
China and Vietnam agreed in high-level meetings to resume military ties and resolve their maritime disputes, sending the first signals that tensions over their territorial claims in the South China Sea might be easing.19 Oct 2014 - 6:09am1 comment
Protest lodged with Japan over visit by ministers to Yasukuni Shrine
The Foreign Ministry in Beijing last night lodged a protest with the Japanese embassy over a visit by three Japanese cabinet ministers to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine, Japanese diplomats said.19 Oct 2014 - 6:27am More on Yasukuni Shrine
Plenum set to decide Zhou Yongkang's fate but don't expect details
As the Communist Party elite converge on Beijing tomorrow to discuss rule of law, few specifics are likely to emerge of the case of former law and order chief Zhou Yongkang.19 Oct 2014 - 6:09am More on Zhou Yongkang
Local governments' issuing of bonds on agenda for party's fourth plenum
One topic high on the agenda at this week's Communist Party plenum is likely to be how local governments can raise and spend funds more efficiently.19 Oct 2014 - 6:09am
WHO to review handling of Ebola after leak of damning draft report
The World Health Organisation promised a full review of its handling of the Ebola crisis after admitting in a leaked internal document that poorly trained staff botched initial attempts to stop the outbreak spreading in West Africa.19 Oct 2014 - 6:39am More on Ebola Virus
Silence of Hong Kong's top police officers may be due to dispute with chief executive
The events that have rocked Hong Kong over the past three weeks have not only reshaped the political landscape but look set to spark a major shake-up within the police force.19 Oct 2014 - 8:59am2 comments More on Occupy Central
Drugs may 'destroy Indonesia's youth', says top general in slap at China gangs
A surge in international drug smuggling - mostly originating in China and shipped through Hong Kong - could "destroy" Indonesia's youth, one of the country's most senior military officers has warned.19 Oct 2014 - 5:45am1 comment
People adopted as babies decades ago reaching out to Hong Kong birth parents
Almost 50 years ago, two-week-old Serena Sussex was found abandoned in a cardboard box in a Sai Ying Pun stairwell. Last week Sussex, now a 49-year-old artist, visited the building on Hing Hon Road where she was found.19 Oct 2014 - 5:45am
John Kerry hosts Yang Jiechi for 'frank' talks at his Boston home
US Secretary of State John Kerry hosted China's top diplomat at his Boston home for two days of talks aimed at easing tensions between the two nations.19 Oct 2014 - 6:09am
Japan's new trade minister Yuko Obuchi 'to quit' over misuse of funds
Japan's newly appointed trade and industry minister plans to resign following reports that some of her support groups misused political funds, Japanese media said.19 Oct 2014 - 6:27am
FCC defends its accusation police intimidating reporters covering protests
19 Oct 2014 - 5:01am30 comments
South Korean safety official 'commits suicide' after 16 fans killed in concert collapse
19 Oct 2014 - 6:25am4 comments
Vatican text on gays and divorce revised after conservative complaints is approved
19 Oct 2014 - 6:39am
More Headlines
- Relics from mysterious ancient Chinese civilisation on display in the US
- Bhutto heir makes political debut at huge Karachi rally amid tight security
- Thai scholar faces criminal complaint for 'insulting' long-dead king
- Nepal blames 'cheap tourists' for falling victim to deadly snowstorm
- New front in extremist conflict opens in Lebanon as Islamic State harasses border
- Iraqi MPs finally approve key security ministers amid Islamic State advance
- Oil spill feared off Canada's west coast after Russian ship loses power
- Jet lag can make you fat, thanks to bacteria disturbed by travel
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Silence of Hong Kong's top police officers may be due to dispute with chief executive
The events that have rocked Hong Kong over the past three weeks have not only reshaped the political landscape but look set to spark a major shake-up within the police force.19 Oct 2014 - 8:59am2 comments
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DRUGS Drugs may 'destroy Indonesia's youth', says top general in slap at China gangs
A surge in international drug smuggling - mostly originating in China and shipped through Hong Kong - could "destroy" Indonesia's youth, one of the country's most senior military officers has warned.19 Oct 2014 - 5:45am1 comment
POLITICS
19 Oct 2014 - 8:49am231 comments More on Occupy Central
Fresh clashes in Mong Kok ahead of talks to end Occupy protests
New clashes broke out between protesters and police in Mong Kok after a day which saw significant progress on attempts to bring students and the government round the table to thrash out a solution to bring street protests to an end.19 Oct 2014 - 8:49am231 comments More on Occupy Central
DISCRIMINATION
Jockey Club to ensure guide dogs allowed into betting shops after blind man barred
19 Oct 2014More Hong Kong news
- Recycling campaign spares landfill of 16 tonnes of mooncake containers
- Popular local Happy Valley pub closes its door after 22 years
- Police staff associations issue call for unity amid silence over protests from senior officers
- Police accused of concealing badge numbers during Mong Kok clash
- FCC defends its accusation police intimidating reporters covering protests
China
SOUTH CHINA SEA Signs of easing tensions as China and Vietnam agree to reforge military links
China and Vietnam agreed in high-level meetings to resume military ties and resolve their maritime disputes, sending the first signals that tensions over their territorial claims in the South China Sea might be easing.19 Oct 2014 - 6:09am1 comment
DIPLOMACY
19 Oct 2014 - 6:09am
John Kerry hosts Yang Jiechi for 'frank' talks at his Boston home
US Secretary of State John Kerry hosted China's top diplomat at his Boston home for two days of talks aimed at easing tensions between the two nations.19 Oct 2014 - 6:09am
More China news
- Local governments' issuing of bonds on agenda for party's fourth plenum
- Millions of young mainlanders look to Huang Han for advice on marriage
- Beijing confident low-key approach will protect China against Ebola
- Apple's launch of iPhone 6 in China is no big deal, unlike previous launches
- Beijing marathon will go ahead despite smog, official insists
Asia
JAPAN Japan's new trade minister Yuko Obuchi 'to quit' over misuse of funds
Japan's newly appointed trade and industry minister plans to resign following reports that some of her support groups misused political funds, Japanese media said.19 Oct 2014 - 6:27am
DIPLOMACY
19 Oct 2014 - 6:27am More on Yasukuni Shrine
Protest lodged with Japan over visit by ministers to Yasukuni Shrine
The Foreign Ministry in Beijing last night lodged a protest with the Japanese embassy over a visit by three Japanese cabinet ministers to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine, Japanese diplomats said.19 Oct 2014 - 6:27am More on Yasukuni Shrine
More Asia news
- Thai scholar faces criminal complaint for 'insulting' long-dead king
- South Korean safety official 'commits suicide' after 16 fans killed in concert collapse
- Kim Jong-un's return to spotlight shows slightly more open North Korea
- Nepal blames 'cheap tourists' for falling victim to deadly snowstorm
- Li Keqiang and Shinzo Abe shake hands despite latest war shrine visit
World
DISEASE WHO to review handling of Ebola after leak of damning draft report
The World Health Organisation promised a full review of its handling of the Ebola crisis after admitting in a leaked internal document that poorly trained staff botched initial attempts to stop the outbreak spreading in West Africa.19 Oct 2014 - 6:39am More on Ebola Virus
DIPLOMACY
19 Oct 2014 - 6:09am
John Kerry hosts Yang Jiechi for 'frank' talks at his Boston home
US Secretary of State John Kerry hosted China's top diplomat at his Boston home for two days of talks aimed at easing tensions between the two nations.19 Oct 2014 - 6:09am
More World news
- New front in extremist conflict opens in Lebanon as Islamic State harasses border
- Relics from mysterious ancient Chinese civilisation on display in the US
- Ebola vaccines in the works, but there's no simple way to test one
- Vatican text on gays and divorce revised after conservative complaints is approved
- Iraqi MPs finally approve key security ministers amid Islamic State advance
China Insider
CHINA DIGEST Kindergartens warned over 'advanced' lessons; girl, 13, back home after romance plans dashed
16 Oct 2014
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15 Oct 2014
Ethnic tensions Pregnant police officer among eight killed in Xinjiang stabbing spree: reports
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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
Business
STOCKS China regulator tight-lipped on launch of stock connect scheme
The much-awaited press conference yesterday by the mainland's securities regulator turned out to be yet another damp squib as no announcement was made on the launch date of the through train.18 Oct 2014 - 6:05am
BANKING
18 Oct 2014 - 6:06am5 comments
Beijing to inject 200b yuan of loans into banks
The mainland is set to inject about 200 billion yuan (HK$252.5 billion) worth of three-month loans into five or six listed banks to keep liquidity ample and support the slowing economy, sources said yesterday.18 Oct 2014 - 6:06am5 comments
Property
PROPERTY Tung Chung hotel site tender draws warm response
Six local and mainland developers submitted bids in a government tender for an estimated HK$2.4 billion hotel site in Tung Chung, the only new plot in the land sales programme this year.18 Oct 2014 - 4:26am1 comment
EARNINGS
17 Oct 2014 - 5:29am
Lai Sun Development earnings driven by rentals and property sales
Lai Sun Development recorded core earnings of HK$333.2 million for the year to July, driven by stronger rental income and property sales.17 Oct 2014 - 5:29am
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Photo artists from across Asia shed light on women's plight
Hongkongers can catch a rare glimpse into the world of suppressed women across Asia in a photography exhibition that opens in Wan Chai.19 Oct 2014 - 5:45am
Social media-based competition hopes to inspire amateur bakers
The wave of reality TV cooking shows dominating the schedules has served up a whole soup bowl full of clichés. There's the good cop, bad cop routine of judging chefs, either praising the contestants' commitment or scraping their "disgusting" or "inedible" efforts into the bin.17 Oct 2014 - 4:47pm
Men and violence - how they size up one another and why numbers count
Daniel Fessler, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of California Los Angeles, believes he's uncovering a crude mental shortcut that may shed light on the confrontations and help explain why men resort to violence.19 Oct 2014 - 4:35am
Book review: Us, by David Nicholls
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Sport
GOLF Australian Marcus Fraser takes one-stroke lead into final round at Hong Kong Open
Marcus Fraser spent eight months sitting on a couch nursing a sore left hand before deciding it was time to resume his career. He now finds himself in the lead entering the final day at the Hong Kong Open. Is he surprised? You bet he is.19 Oct 2014 - 1:08amMore on Hong Kong Open 2014
SOCCER
19 Oct 2014 - 1:22amMore on English Premier league 2014/15
Free-scoring Aguero dismantles unfortunate 10-man Tottenham
Sergio Aguero fired a four-goal salvo as Manchester City thrashed 10-man Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in a remarkable Premier League clash featuring four penalties at Eastlands yesterday.19 Oct 2014 - 1:22amMore on English Premier league 2014/15
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Magazines
Forward steppe
Breakneck economic growth has spawned a generation of Mongolians who are learning to savour their country's successes and excesses. Words and pictures by Marika Dee.18 Oct 2014 - 11:17pm
Home tweet home
A small provincial town in Thailand is cashing in on Chinese demand for bird's nest, building multi-storey condos to accommodate its lucrative feathered friends. Luke Duggleby looks at the allure of the 'caviar of the East'.18 Oct 2014 - 10:47pm
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