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LIVE: Cheers! CY Leung and officials toast National Day as students stage silent protest
Live
Good morning and welcome to day four of our live Occupy Central
coverage. Overnight the crowds of protesters that have locked down the
streets of Hong Kong were battered by heavy rain as the two-day National
Day holiday began.Wednesday, 1 October, 2014, 9:25am 5 comments More on Occupy Central
iPhone 6 gets green light for mainland sales -- officially
Apple's iPhone 6 and the slightly bigger iPhone 6 Plus have finally
received approval to be sold on the mainland and will be available from
October 17, the US-based technology giant said yesterday.1 Oct 2014 - 4:41am 1 comment More on Apple
Communist Party leaders turn out in full force as Xi Jinping urges unity
President Xi Jinping called for solidarity in party ranks yesterday
as he delivered a speech at a National Day gathering attended by almost
all retired and current leaders.1 Oct 2014 - 7:54am 1 comment More on Xi Jinping
Five new cadres assigned to Shanxi, all from outside the province
Five senior officials have been appointed by the central government
to fill posts in Shanxi after nearly half the resource-rich province's
leadership were detained for alleged corruption.1 Oct 2014 - 3:12am More on Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign
Associates of disgraced PLA general Xu Caihou may have been purged for 'disloyalty'
The fate of two major generals linked to a high-ranking PLA officer
under investigation for corruption are in doubt amid a reshuffle of
personnel that suggests disloyal officers are being purged, analysts
say.1 Oct 2014 - 4:13am 1 comment More on Xu Caihou
First national Martyrs' Day remembers those who sacrificed for China
President Xi Jinping and state leaders attended a high-profile
ceremony yesterday at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to mark the first
Martyrs' Day, in an apparent attempt to promote patriotism.1 Oct 2014 - 4:42am 3 comments
Xi Jinping has ambition to push through sweeping changes in China
When President Xi Jinping officiates at today's celebration of the
65th anniversary of the founding of the people's republic, two other
approaching events will no doubt loom in his mind.1 Oct 2014 - 4:44am More on Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign
Mixed feelings for Occupy Central among Hong Kong’s recent mainland migrants
New
Many of Hong Kong’s recent migrants from the Chinese mainland are
struggling with mixed feelings as they witness massive pro-democracy
demonstrations sweep the city.30 Sep 2014 - 11:53pm 9 comments More on Occupy Central
Fourth party plenum set for October 20-23
The Communist Party yesterday said its fourth plenum will be held
from October 20-23 and would focus on improving the administration of
law.1 Oct 2014 - 3:08am
OCCUPY CENTRAL - NIGHT THREE: Full coverage of all the night's events
Live Thunderstorms failed to deter huge crowds from gathering in spots around Hong Kong last night, where the umbrellas that had been used to fend off tear gas attacks two days earlier were put to their more traditional use.1 Oct 2014 - 8:52am 182 comments More on Occupy Central
'Umbrella revolution' weathers storm, and CY Leung admits protests set to last
Thunder and rain failed to dent pro-democracy protests sweeping Hong Kong, as embattled Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying conceded the movement would "last for quite a long while".1 Oct 2014 - 4:01am 8 comments More on Occupy Central
What's afoot with Kim Jong-un? Raft of rumours as he vanishes from view
1 Oct 2014 - 2:23am 1 comment
China's latest earth observation satellite impressive in photo detail
1 Oct 2014 - 4:07am 2 comments
Obama and Modi hope to turn page in relations when they meet at White House
1 Oct 2014 - 3:07am 1 comment
Yes, I killed Chinese student, but I can't be held responsible, Canadian tells court
1 Oct 2014 - 2:58am
More Headlines
- StealthGenie 'stalker app' maker arrested over its alleged privacy violation
- US Secret Service head Julia Pierson takes blame for White House breach
- Myanmar working to end violencein Rakhine state: foreign minister
- And then there were eight: K-pop's Girls' Generation drops Jessica Jung
- Islamic State frees 70 Kurdish schoolchildren kidnapped in Syria
- For men only: Iceland stages sexual equality conference with a difference
- What would you do for free Wi-fi? In experiment, some sign away eldest child
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Insight
Confrontations will continue unless we work to heal the political wounds
The arrest of students who stormed Civic Square on Friday and the
police's use of tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters near
government headquarters in Admiralty on Sunday night brought matters to a
head.1 Oct 2014 - 4:02am
Focus
United they stand: Democracy protests bond Hongkongers from all walks of life
Politicians, democracy advocates, lawmakers, senior citizens and
young students – all converged on the harbourfront in Admiralty to
defend a site where the city’s political landscape could be reshaped
forever.29 Sep 2014 - 8:44am 2 comments
Harry's View
1 Oct 2014
Hong Kong
LIVE: Cheers! CY Leung and officials toast National Day as students stage silent protest
Live Good morning and welcome to day four of our live Occupy Central coverage. Overnight the crowds of protesters that have locked down the streets of Hong Kong were battered by heavy rain as the two-day National Day holiday began.1 Oct 2014 - 9:25am 4 comments More on Occupy Central
Hong Kong police inspector kills himself inside North Point station
Update Hong Kong police have confirmed that an Eastern District chief inspector, Andrew Philips, has died after he shot himself inside North Point police station before 3am on Wednesday morning.1 Oct 2014 - 8:51am 11 comments
POLITICS
'Umbrella revolution' weathers storm, and CY Leung admits protests set to last
1 Oct 2014 8 commentsMore Hong Kong news
- OCCUPY CENTRAL - NIGHT THREE: Full coverage of all the night's events
- 'Golden week' holiday set to lose its sparkle amid Occupy Central protests
- Civil disobedience movements in Taiwan and Hong Kong similar, but goals differ
- Occupy's over-the-top demands and lack of leadership mean deadlock in negotiations: Legco chief
- Impromptu leaders turn Occupy's 'guerilla' action into a highly focused operation
China
POLITICS
Communist Party leaders turn out in full force as Xi Jinping urges unity
President Xi Jinping called for solidarity in party ranks yesterday as he delivered a speech at a National Day gathering attended by almost all retired and current leaders.1 Oct 2014 - 7:54am 1 comment More on Xi Jinping
POLITICS
1 Oct 2014 - 3:12am More on Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign
Five new cadres assigned to Shanxi, all from outside the province
Five senior officials have been appointed by the central government to fill posts in Shanxi after nearly half the resource-rich province's leadership were detained for alleged corruption.1 Oct 2014 - 3:12am More on Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign
CORRUPTION
Associates of disgraced PLA general Xu Caihou may have been purged for 'disloyalty'
1 Oct 2014 1 commentMore China news
- iPhone 6 gets green light for mainland sales -- officially
- First national Martyrs' Day remembers those who sacrificed for China
- Xi Jinping has ambition to push through sweeping changes in China
- Fourth party plenum set for October 20-23
- China's latest earth observation satellite impressive in photo detail
Asia
NORTH KOREA
What's afoot with Kim Jong-un? Raft of rumours as he vanishes from view
When North Korea's leader makes no public appearances for three weeks and an official documentary shows him limping and mentions his "discomfort", what follows is a frenzy of media speculation about Kim Jong-un.1 Oct 2014 - 2:23am 1 comment More on Kim Jong-un
MYANMAR
1 Oct 2014 - 2:23am
Myanmar working to end violencein Rakhine state: foreign minister
Myanmar's foreign minister promised that his country was working to end violence between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine state, and urged the world against "jumping to conclusions" about the situation.1 Oct 2014 - 2:23am
More Asia news
- Thailand proposes wristbands and party curfews to keep tourists safe
- And then there were eight: K-pop's Girls' Generation drops Jessica Jung
- Obama and Modi hope to turn page in relations when they meet at White House
- Radical Myanmar monk seeks alliance with Buddhists in Sri Lanka
- UN racism envoy puts South Korea's reputation for prejudice to test
World
AFGHANISTAN
Barack Obama hails signing of pact to keep US troops in Afghanistan
US President Barack Obama hailed a new deal with Afghanistan that could see US forces remain in the country for at least another 10 years.1 Oct 2014 - 3:58am More on Barack Obama
CANADA
1 Oct 2014 - 2:58am
Yes, I killed Chinese student, but I can't be held responsible, Canadian tells court
A Canadian has admitted in court that he killed and dismembered a Chinese student and mailed body parts to Canadian political parties and schools, but his lawyer said he was schizophrenic and not criminally responsible.1 Oct 2014 - 2:58am
ISLAMIC MILITANCY
Poster girls for jihad: young women raised in West joining militants
1 Oct 2014 2 commentsMore World news
- Half the world's wild animals have been wiped out since 1970
- StealthGenie 'stalker app' maker arrested over its alleged privacy violation
- Occupy Central goes global: Solidarity protests planned for dozens of cities worldwide
- Obama and Modi hope to turn page in relations when they meet at White House
- For men only: Iceland stages sexual equality conference with a difference
China Insider
CHINA DIGEST
Taxi driver murder suspect found after 16 years on the run; photographic treasures saved
1 Oct 2014
Solidarity
Mixed feelings for Occupy Central among Hong Kong’s recent mainland migrants
30 Sep 2014 9 comments
MEDIA
Media colleagues jump to senior journalist Shen Hao’s defence after televised confession
30 Sep 2014
CHINA DIGEST
Woman turns to bank balance fraud to impress new boyfriend; unfinished government HQ goes under the hammer
29 Sep 2014
INTERNET
Record censorship of China's social media as references to Hong Kong protests blocked
29 Sep 2014 6 comments
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram appears blocked in China as photos of ‘occupied’ Hong Kong circulate
29 Sep 2014 5 comments
CHINA DIGEST
Guangzhou villagers want Asian Games walls torn down; inquiry over new homes in Jiangxi tourism zone; Nanchang to build eight night markets
29 Sep 2014
CHINA DIGEST
Mum gives chase to runaway daughter on train; University greets new students with condom gift pack
26 Sep 2014
soft power
Beware the ‘chubby blue guy’: Chinese dailies warn public against Japan's ‘Doraemon’
26 Sep 2014 8 comments
Business
STOCKS
Stocks suffer as street protests persist
Update Hong Kong's premium to Shanghai stocks was wiped out yesterday as political risk from pro-democracy Occupy Central protests soured sentiment on the city's share market and saw it end September with its weakest performance in 28 months.1 Oct 2014 - 4:48am 1 comment More on Occupy Central
COURTS
1 Oct 2014 - 3:07am
Shanghai Zhenhua sued by UK firm Fluor for £250m
Engineering contractor Fluor has sued Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry over an escalating dispute in a wind farm project in Britain and is demanding £250 million in compensation as the Chinese firm warned it may file a counterclaim over the matter.1 Oct 2014 - 3:07am
Property
HOUSING
Rezoning hurdles slow residential land release
The government faces an uphill task in increasing land supply, with more than half of the residential sites in the land sale programme yet to complete the rezoning process.1 Oct 2014 - 3:45am
INVESTMENT
1 Oct 2014 - 5:01am
Wuzhou International shifts focus to second-tier cities in China
Mainland trade centre and logistics property developer Wuzhou International Holdings has decided to switch to second-tier cities and maintain gross profit margin of between 40 per cent and 45 per cent in the long run.1 Oct 2014 - 5:01am
More Property news
- Hong Kong industrial plot for sale as manufacturers show interest to move back
- Protests may prompt more Hongkongers to seek properties abroad
- South Korea's Yeouido financial hub sees office vacancies rise to record
- Hong Kong street protests drag used-home sales to 33-week low
- Link Reit sells five properties
Epic film about Xiao Hong tested both the director and leading lady
Laughter fills the air when Hong Kong cinema doyen Ann Hui On-wah talks about her latest film, The Golden Era.29 Sep 2014 - 5:28pm
Mamma Mia!
29 Sep 2014In-between
29 Sep 2014
Consultant chef has novel ideas for new restaurant
Consultant chef Rowley Leigh, who is working with Swire Group to set up new restaurant The Continental in Pacific Place, might have been a novelist if he had worked harder at it. Becoming an acclaimed chef almost seems like an afterthought.26 Sep 2014 - 5:11pm
StealthGenie 'stalker app' maker arrested over its alleged privacy violation
US federal officials have announced the arrest of the maker of a smartphone app marketed as a tool for catching cheating spouses by eavesdropping on their calls and tracking their locations, a system that critics have dubbed "stalker apps".1 Oct 2014 - 3:58am
Sport
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Nemanja Matic hands Chelsea victory on Jose Mourinho’s return to Lisbon
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a happy return to his native city of Lisbon on Tuesday as Chelsea defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in Champions League group G action at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.1 Oct 2014 - 9:35am
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
1 Oct 2014 - 9:35am
Manuel Pellegrini tells careless Manchester City to sharpen act
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said his side need to sharpen up their act after they were held 1-1 by Roma in their second Champions League group E game.1 Oct 2014 - 9:35am
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Magazines
FASHION
6 Things You Need for A Royal Castle Stay
New Have you read our story on the Royal Castles Stay? http://bit.ly/1quDTAiHere are six things you’ll need to travel like a folklore princess.
22 Sep 2014 - 9:11pm
FILM
10 Sep 2014 - 11:07pm
Kick Ass actress keeps on kicking
Chloe Grace Moretz has her say on hormones, homeschooling and why she hates Hollywood parties.10 Sep 2014 - 11:07pm
ARTS
Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt says he is 'serious about not being serious'
10 Sep 2014 2 commentsMore Magazines news
Blogs
As I see it
First night of Occupy Central: My six hours in Admiralty
29 Sep 2014 - 12:37pm 18 comments
The Hongcouver
Why Chineseness sometimes matters when reporting on Vancouver
24 Sep 2014 - 1:19pm 3 comments
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