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Shinzo Abe’s Yasukuni Shrine offering angers China and South Korea
Update
Japanese PM sent ritual offering to Tokyo shrine to war dead but
did not join senior government officials in a visit, a decision meant to
avoid angering Beijing as he seeks Sino-Japanese summit.Saturday, 16 August, 2014, 3:07am 24 comments More on Yasukuni Shrine
CCTV Channel 8 deputy director under investigation
A leading director at CCTV was taken away for investigation on
Thursday, becoming the latest figure to be caught up in an
anti-corruption drive that has claimed several high-profile employees at
the state broadcaster.16 Aug 2014 - 3:05am More on CCTV
Pope says Asian eye on wealth is wrong
Pope Francis has urged Catholic youth at a mass yesterday in the
country - one of the region's economic powerhouses - to renounce the
materialism that afflicts much of Asian society.16 Aug 2014 - 1:48am
Four couples barred from taking surrogate babies home from Thailand
Four couples from the United States and Australia have been
prevented from leaving Thailand with babies born to surrogate mothers as
part of a government crackdown on the burgeoning commercial surrogacy
industry, an Australian broadcaster reported yesterday.16 Aug 2014 - 1:27am
Xi Jinping's appearance on CCTV marks end to party conclave
A public appearance by Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping
yesterday signalled the end of the annual direction-setting gathering
of party elites and elders at the seaside resort of Beidaihe in Hebei.16 Aug 2014 - 2:37am More on Beidaihe summer summit
Harvard stays in top spot in Chinese list of world's universities
American universities dominated the top 20 in an annual ranking of
global educational institutions released by a Chinese organisation
yesterday, with Harvard remaining in first place ahead of Stanford.16 Aug 2014 - 2:30am
Ukraine says it has attacked a Russian military unit that ventured on to its soil
The white trucks of humanitarian aid rumbled through Russia in a
convoy stretching for kilometres, moving southwards on the M4 highway,
amid fertile fields and Lada cars stopped at the roadside with trunks
overflowing with watermelons for sale.16 Aug 2014 - 1:21am
Robin Williams was suffering from Parkinson’s disease, wife reveals
Hollywood actor Robin Williams, found dead this week after an
apparent suicide, was suffering from depression and the early stages of
Parkinson's disease, his wife said.15 Aug 2014 - 7:00pm
Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing bans some athletes from Ebola zone
Athletes from the Ebola-affected region of Africa would be excluded from combat sports and aquatic events at the Youth Olympic Games, which start today in Nanjing, the International Olympic Committee and local organisers said.16 Aug 2014 - 2:34am
Maliki gives in to pressure and steps aside as Iraqi prime minister
Iraq's embattled Nouri al-Maliki has stepped down as prime minister, caving in to international and domestic pressure to give up his post to a rival politician.15 Aug 2014 - 10:32pm
150 Chinese graft suspects and officials ‘remain at large in America’, state media says
15 Aug 2014 - 7:11pm 4 comments
Apple launches first Chinese iCloud centre, but eyebrows raised over state firm’s role
15 Aug 2014 - 6:10pm 3 comments
Detained Canadian couple's family hires Beijing lawyer to fight China espionage case
15 Aug 2014 - 11:42am
More Headlines
- About 10,000 Israeli protesters demand end to Gaza rocket attacks
- Clashes in Pakistan after shots fired at opposition leader Imran Khan
- Shrien Dewani fit to stand trial for wife Anni’s honeymoon murder
- How Islamic State transformed itself into a wealthy and well-organised force
- UN's nuclear watchdog chief Yukiya Amano to visit Tehran for talks
- EU has ‘shot itself in foot’ with Russia sanctions, says Hungarian PM Viktor Orban
- Worry over use of military equipment by police in US
- Parents of teenage Asiana crash victim sue San Francisco officials over ‘wrongful death’
- Study reveals dark side of ‘cute’ meerkats as natural born killers
- Germany flies aid to Iraq as Britain considers sending arms to Kurds
- Ukrainian guards inspect aid convoy as Russia masses armour near border
- Prosecutors beat me during interrogation, former county party chief on trial testifies
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Insight
Moderates must come together to compromise on political reform
The key debate on constitutional reform today is still on the
mechanism and procedure for electing the chief executive by universal
suffrage.16 Aug 2014 - 2:06am
Focus
Cambodian diary a rare glimpse of life under the Khmer Rouge
Nearly 40 years ago, hunched on the floor of the wood-and-leaf hut
he was forced to live in away from his children, the Cambodian school
inspector kept a secret diary vividly recounting the horrors of life
under the Khmer Rouge.16 Aug 2014 - 1:42am
Harry's View
15 Aug 2014
Hong Kong
POLITICS
Lawmakers invited to Shenzhen for last-minute talks on 2017 election reform
All 70 lawmakers have been invited to meet senior Beijing officials in Shenzhen next Thursday in a last-ditch effort to narrow the gap on attitudes to reform for the 2017 chief executive election.16 Aug 2014 - 3:00am 1 comment More on Universal Suffrage
ECONOMY
16 Aug 2014 - 8:28am 6 comments
Hong Kong economy slows as stocks climb, property booms
The Hong Kong government cut its growth target for the year yesterday after a disappointing second-quarter performance as stock and property market indicators reached new heights.16 Aug 2014 - 8:28am 6 comments
More Hong Kong news
China
HEALTH
Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing bans some athletes from Ebola zone
Athletes from the Ebola-affected region of Africa would be excluded from combat sports and aquatic events at the Youth Olympic Games, which start today in Nanjing, the International Olympic Committee and local organisers said.16 Aug 2014 - 2:34am
CORRUPTION
16 Aug 2014 - 3:05am More on CCTV
CCTV Channel 8 deputy director under investigation
A leading director at CCTV was taken away for investigation on Thursday, becoming the latest figure to be caught up in an anti-corruption drive that has claimed several high-profile employees at the state broadcaster.16 Aug 2014 - 3:05am More on CCTV
More China news
- Harvard stays in top spot in Chinese list of world's universities
- Apple launches first Chinese iCloud centre, but eyebrows raised over state firm’s role
- 150 Chinese graft suspects and officials ‘remain at large in America’, state media says
- Detained Canadian couple's family hires Beijing lawyer to fight China espionage case
- Shenzhen to impose HK$126,000 fines on companies that mislabel genetically modified food
Asia
PAKISTAN
Clashes in Pakistan after shots fired at opposition leader Imran Khan
New Clashes broke out on Friday as tens of thousands of Pakistani protesters converged on the capital, presenting the 15-month-old civilian government with its biggest challenge yet.16 Aug 2014 - 1:31am
JAPAN
16 Aug 2014 - 3:07am 24 comments More on Yasukuni Shrine
Shinzo Abe’s Yasukuni Shrine offering angers China and South Korea
Update Japanese PM sent ritual offering to Tokyo shrine to war dead but did not join senior government officials in a visit, a decision meant to avoid angering Beijing as he seeks Sino-Japanese summit.16 Aug 2014 - 3:07am 24 comments More on Yasukuni Shrine
More Asia news
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemns rapes in his country
- Ten Taliban militants killed in attacks on Pakistan air force bases
- Four couples barred from taking surrogate babies home from Thailand
- Cambodian diary a rare glimpse of life under the Khmer Rouge
- Shinzo Abe down to his last arrow in plan to revive Japan's economy
World
HEALTH
Ebola outbreak will take ‘six months’ to bring under control, says MSF
The Ebola outbreak that has claimed more than 1,000 lives in West Africa is moving faster than aid organisations can handle, the medical charity MSF said on Friday, saying it could take six months to get the upper hand.15 Aug 2014 - 10:17pm
UKRAINE
15 Aug 2014 - 11:13pm 1 comment
Ukrainian guards inspect aid convoy as Russia masses armour near border
Dozens of heavy Russian military vehicles massed on Friday near the border with Ukraine, while Ukrainian border guards crossed the frontier to inspect a huge Russian aid convoy.15 Aug 2014 - 11:13pm 1 comment
More World news
- Maliki gives in to pressure and steps aside as Iraqi prime minister
- Parents of teenage Asiana crash victim sue San Francisco officials over ‘wrongful death’
- EU has ‘shot itself in foot’ with Russia sanctions, says Hungarian PM Viktor Orban
- Ukraine says it has attacked a Russian military unit that ventured on to its soil
- Worry over use of military equipment by police in US
China Insider
FASHION RETAILING
This is Beijing style: Nike hopes new hutong skateboard shoe can capture Chinese market
14 Aug 2014
ACTIVISM
Q&A: Strikes peak in China with new generation of interconnected blue-collar workers
14 Aug 2014
ENVIRONMENT
Jack Ma says Scotland hunting trip was to 'study animal conservation'
12 Aug 2014 5 comments
WORLD ECONOMY
Q&A: 'Asia’s best-kept secret' are China's improving ties with India, says Gupta
11 Aug 2014
Anti-terrorism
Are beards and burqas the right target in China’s battle against radical Islam?
13 Aug 2014 8 comments
ENVIRONMENT
Shark fin vendors report 82 per cent drop in sales after anti-corruption campaign
7 Aug 2014 3 comments
Business
EARNINGS
Sands faces headwinds after record first half
A record-breaking first half for Macau casino operator Sands China could mask the risk of a sudden slowdown in the second half of the year as the mass gaming segment drops off and construction remains halted on the company's new Cotai resort.16 Aug 2014 - 1:41am
BOARDROOM
16 Aug 2014 - 12:32am
NVC Lighting chief Wu Changjiang fights dismissal as board row deepens
A boardroom tussle at NVC Lighting Holding, one of the mainland's largest lighting product makers, has deepened as chief executive Wu Changjiang digs in to fight his ouster from the post.16 Aug 2014 - 12:32am
More Business news
- HSI breaches 25,000 but fails to keep gains above key level
- Yuan trade settlement value declines by 12pc in July
- Success of the mobile web on mainland proves a boon for brands
- ICBC's aircraft-leasing arm aims to double number of planes
- Agricultural Bank, BOC to raise up to US$29b worth of preference shares
Property
Sydney home market now 'too hot', says billionaire developer
Billionaire Lang Walker, founder of one of Australia's largest private developers, said home prices in Sydney and Melbourne have climbed too much, and he is turning his focus to his investment in Malaysia.16 Aug 2014 - 1:07am
Midland set to sue shareholder Apex over investor row
Midland Holdings will sue Apex Benchmark, its second largest shareholder, for damaging the company's reputation, said deputy chairman Angela Wong Ching-yi yesterday.16 Aug 2014 - 1:46am
More Property news
Taiwan's Elephant Gym bring back bass-driven math rock
Taiwanese trio Elephant Gym are revising the math-rock formula.14 Aug 2014 - 1:57am
Celebrity chefs are beating a path to the city, but there's no guarantee of success
A fresh wave of celebrity chefs are looking to open restaurants in the city. But how will they succeed where others have failed, asks Gillian Rhys.14 Aug 2014 - 3:44pm 2 comments More on LIFE
Dedicated e-readers are being superseded by tablets and big-screen phones
Dedicated e-readers are slowly giving way to tablets and big-screen phones. But the freedom from distraction these devices provide will be missed.15 Aug 2014 - 12:23am More on LIFE
Sport
Gap grows between big clubs and the rest in English Premier League
As the English Premier League kicks off, a new report warns that the financial disparity between the big clubs and the rest will continue to grow despite Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.15 Aug 2014 - 11:10pm
Magazines
The 48 Hours guide to TCM
Our quick guide to traditional Chinese medicine looks at key treatments, where to get them and first-hand accounts of what to expect.14 Aug 2014 - 2:46pm
Is Crossfit the ultimate workout? Five of Hong Kong's crossfitters say why they love it
Critics label it elitist, extreme and even dangerous, but Crossfit is exploding in popularity. We ask five converts what all the fuss is about.14 Aug 2014 - 1:42am
More Magazines news
- Help for the helpers: New Hong Kong employment agency aims to stamp out 'modern-day slavery'
- Tricks and stones: the gem traders of Chanthaburi
- Cover-up at Kai Tak? Allies 'caused Hong Kong plane crash that killed 19 to assassinate British investigator'
- Christian Louboutin launches nail polish and shoes collection
- Designer builds vintage home on the island of Ibiza
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