Global stocks down after lackluster China, US economic data TOKYO: Global stock markets fell Monday after the release of lackluster economic data from the US and China. KEEPING SCORE: Germany's DAX lost 0.7 percent to 10,778.38 and Britain's FTSE 100 was 0.6 percent lower at 6,324.82. The CAC 40 of France... 02 Nov, 2015
Hong Kong on high alert as showdown looms HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader warned today that violence will not be tolerated, a day after authorities arrested 10 people and seized suspected explosives ahead of a crucial vote on a China-backed electoral reform package this week. Security... Women 17 Jun, 2015
Hong Kong on high alert as new democracy showdown looms HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leader warned on Tuesday that violence will not be tolerated, a day after authorities arrested 10 people and seised suspected explosives ahead of a crucial vote on a China-backed electoral reform package this... Women 16 Jun, 2015
Panchen named to House body BEIJING: China’s controversial choice as the second highest Tibetan Buddhist leader has been named to a parliamentary advisory body, amid an apparent push by Beijing to promote his legitimacy. The naming of 20-year-old Gyaincain Norbu to the... Women 02 Mar, 2010
Leaders spur on climate debate PORT OF SPAIN: World leaders sought today to spur on the global-warming debate ahead of a Copenhagen climate conference that has been fired up by pledges from China and the United States to cut emissions. UN chief Ban Ki-moon, French President Nicolas... Women 28 Nov, 2009
Beijing shuts for parade practice BEIJING: Police cleared streets and office buildings in parts of China's capital Friday for a full dress rehearsal of celebrations for 60 years of communist rule, touching off a mixture of excitement and resentment among ordinary Chinese told to stay... Women 18 Sep, 2009
2nd poisoning in China, 1,300 sick BEIJING: China detained two factory officials after 1,300 children were poisoned by pollution from a manganese processing plant, state media said Thursday, days after emissions from a lead smelter in another province sickened hundreds. Both cases have... Women 20 Aug, 2009
IN OTHER WORDS More to it:As the Beijing Olympics come to a close, the final gold medal — for authoritarian image management — can be awarded to China’s Communist Party leadership. Beijing got what it wanted out of this globally televised spectacular. It reaped... 25 Aug, 2008
China announce 639 athletes for Olympics Beijing, July 25:China unveiled their largest team of 639 athletes on Friday for the Beijing Olympics, a squad many expect will dislodge the United States from the top of the medal table.China are likely to field the biggest team when the games open in... 25 Jul, 2008
Beijing tries to alleviate traffic jams Beijing, October 21:Beijing is urging people to take public transport to reduce the Chinese capital’s traffic congestion during an upcoming gathering of African leaders, state media reported today, part of a charm offensive to burnish China’s image... Women 21 Oct, 2006
