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US, Japan, Australia risk antagonising China with agreement on military cooperation
Eyeing Chinese aggression, President Barack Obama and the prime
ministers of Japan and Australia committed Sunday to deepen their
military cooperation and work together on strengthening maritime
security in the Asia Pacific.Sunday, 16 November, 2014, 10:16am
Senior PLA Navy officer leaps to his death from Beijing block, source says
The deputy commissar of the PLA Navy, Vice Admiral Ma Faxiang, is
believed to have committed suicide less than three months after another
senior naval officer fell to his death, people close to the armed forces
branch said.16 Nov 2014 - 10:18am 1 comment More on Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign
Smoggy skies replace 'Apec blue' in Beijing after pollution curbs end
Beijing's stunning but temporary clear skies finally gave way to
choking smog yesterday, despite President Xi Jinping's pledge to
preserve "Apec blue" - the term Beijingers coined to describe the impact
of short-term curbs on air pollution.16 Nov 2014 - 6:56am More on Beijing air pollution
PLA fighter jet on possible test flight crashes into building in Chengdu
A People's Liberation Army fighter jet crashed in Chengdu, Sichuan.
The pilot ejected safely but at least seven people were injured at the
crash site, local media quoted witnesses as saying.16 Nov 2014 - 6:56am
Xi Jinping seeks bigger voice for BRICS on global economic governance
President Xi Jinping said the leading developing countries should
have a larger say in global economic governance during his visit to
Australia for the G20 summit. Analysts said that fitted with China's
efforts to promote its global economic status.16 Nov 2014 - 6:56am More on G20
At G20 summit, Obama warns against Asia-Pacific bullying, in message to China
Update
US President Barack Obama sent a veiled warning to Beijing as he
spoke out against bullying in the Asia-Pacific yesterday. He said his
country would renew its commitment to the strategic pivot to the region.16 Nov 2014 - 6:17am 34 comments More on G20
Taiwanese manufacturers head home as problems in mainland China mount
Taiwan's Jeff Wu ran an Asustek Computer sales office for 12 years in Shanghai, but this year he decided to close shop.16 Nov 2014 - 6:56am More on Focus
High-end fabric maker soon found pitfalls in mainland China plant
Singtex Technical Fabric, a designer of material for high-end
sports and outdoor clothes, in 1991 did what was then in vogue for
Taiwanese companies: it moved some of its operations to mainland China.16 Nov 2014 - 6:56am 1 comment
Boris Johnson says his office didn't coddle Chinese developer in London
London Mayor Boris Johnson has rejected allegations of overly cosy
relations between officials and a Chinese company chosen to run a
multibillion-pound development project in London.16 Nov 2014 - 8:07am 1 comment
Beijing bans student leaders from taking trip to mainland to press for democracy
Update Student leaders at the heart of the Occupy Central protests are demanding the Hong Kong government explain why their travel documents were invalidated, hours before they were to fly to Beijing to press their demands for true universal suffrage.16 Nov 2014 - 8:54am 199 comments More on Occupy Central
Appeal court denies hearing, clearing way to end Occupy Central protests
The Court of Appeal has refused to hear a protester's appeal against an injunction which allows police to assist bailiffs in clearing the Mong Kok protest site and arrest people who obstruct them.16 Nov 2014 - 6:51am 4 comments More on Occupy Central
Oliver, the rescued bear who became icon of campaign against bile farming, dies
16 Nov 2014 - 9:43am 1 comment
Putin to leave G20 summit early after Western leaders blast him over Ukraine crisis
16 Nov 2014 - 8:07am
More Headlines
- Bob Geldof's back with song for Ebola, but not everyone's cheering
- Small tsunami waves after strong earthquake in Malukus, Indonesia
- Rat-poison chemical in tablets linked to Indian sterilisation camp deaths
- Japanese giant salamander at risk of disappearing as a distinct species
- Gift to Evita Peron from Mao Zedong among items from her household missing
- New photos of executed Che Guevara discovered in Spain 50 years on
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Insight
Despite higher costs, keep Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge on track
Cost overruns on major infrastructure projects are routine, no
matter where in the world they are being built. Wage rises, difficulty
with design and implementation, and legislative indecision are among
reasons often cited for increases.16 Nov 2014 - 6:16am 2 comments
Focus
Taiwanese manufacturers head home as problems in mainland China mount
Taiwan's Jeff Wu ran an Asustek Computer sales office for 12 years in Shanghai, but this year he decided to close shop.16 Nov 2014 - 6:56am
Harry's View
16 Nov 2014
Hong Kong
OCCUPY CENTRAL - DAY 49
Appeal court denies hearing, clearing way to end Occupy Central protests
The Court of Appeal has refused to hear a protester's appeal against an injunction which allows police to assist bailiffs in clearing the Mong Kok protest site and arrest people who obstruct them.16 Nov 2014 - 6:51am 4 comments More on Occupy Central
POLITICS
16 Nov 2014 - 8:54am 197 comments More on Occupy Central
Beijing bans student leaders from taking trip to mainland to press for democracy
Update Student leaders at the heart of the Occupy Central protests are demanding the Hong Kong government explain why their travel documents were invalidated, hours before they were to fly to Beijing to press their demands for true universal suffrage.16 Nov 2014 - 8:54am 197 comments More on Occupy Central
TOWN PLANNING
Elevated Bowen Road driveway opposed by hikers, runners and activists
16 Nov 2014 3 commentsMore Hong Kong news
- Apple iPhone6 resellers still profiting in Hong Kong, two months on
- Oliver, the rescued bear who became icon of campaign against bile farming, dies
- SHKP hotel business down 10pc due to Occupy Central, Thomas Kwok claims
- Mistrust of police blamed for big drop in reported rapes, aid group says
- Kids do their bit for charity on Discovery Bay walk
China
DEFENCE
Senior PLA Navy officer leaps to his death from Beijing block, source says
The deputy commissar of the PLA Navy, Vice Admiral Ma Faxiang, is believed to have committed suicide less than three months after another senior naval officer fell to his death, people close to the armed forces branch said.16 Nov 2014 - 10:18am 1 comment More on Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign
ENVIRONMENT
16 Nov 2014 - 6:56am More on Beijing air pollution
Smoggy skies replace 'Apec blue' in Beijing after pollution curbs end
Beijing's stunning but temporary clear skies finally gave way to choking smog yesterday, despite President Xi Jinping's pledge to preserve "Apec blue" - the term Beijingers coined to describe the impact of short-term curbs on air pollution.16 Nov 2014 - 6:56am More on Beijing air pollution
More China news
- Xi Jinping seeks bigger voice for BRICS on global economic governance
- Taiwanese manufacturers head home as problems in mainland China mount
- Juggler joins month-long Shanghai street performance trial
- High-end fabric maker soon found pitfalls in mainland China plant
- Xi Jinping and Barack Obama walk down the path of history
Asia
DIPLOMACY
Afghan and Pakistani leaders declare new era of cooperation after talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan pledged to begin a new era of economic cooperation, with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani saying three days of talks had ended 13 years of differences.16 Nov 2014 - 7:40am
THE ROHINGYA
16 Nov 2014 - 7:40am More on Rohingyan Muslims
Activist fears for thousands of missing Rohingya boatpeople
Thousands of Rohingya boatpeople who have left Myanmar in the past month are missing, raising fears their boats have been prevented from reaching shore.16 Nov 2014 - 7:40am More on Rohingyan Muslims
More Asia news
- Rat-poison chemical in tablets linked to Indian sterilisation camp deaths
- Japanese giant salamander at risk of disappearing as a distinct species
- Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans snap general election: reports
- Tsunami alert sparks panic in Indonesia after 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocks islands
- Barring Aung San Suu Kyi from Myanmar presidency ‘doesn’t make much sense’
World
G20 SUMMIT
US, Japan, Australia risk antagonising China with agreement on military cooperation
Eyeing Chinese aggression, President Barack Obama and the prime ministers of Japan and Australia committed Sunday to deepen their military cooperation and work together on strengthening maritime security in the Asia Pacific.16 Nov 2014 - 10:16am
G20 SUMMIT
16 Nov 2014 - 6:17am 34 comments More on G20
At G20 summit, Obama warns against Asia-Pacific bullying, in message to China
Update US President Barack Obama sent a veiled warning to Beijing as he spoke out against bullying in the Asia-Pacific yesterday. He said his country would renew its commitment to the strategic pivot to the region.16 Nov 2014 - 6:17am 34 comments More on G20
More World news
- 'Neglected' US nuclear forces to get $10-billion fix
- Top US general Martin Dempsey tells troops in Iraq momentum is turning
- Boris Johnson says his office didn't coddle Chinese developer in London
- Bob Geldof's back with song for Ebola, but not everyone's cheering
- Putin to leave G20 summit early after Western leaders blast him over Ukraine crisis
China Insider
CRIME
Hong Kong luxury car owners arrested in Shenzhen after hitting 251km/h in illegal race
13 Nov 2014 19 comments
CHINA DIGEST
Married couple sue mistress over payments during affair; Three-year-old wakes from yearlong coma
13 Nov 2014
APEC 2014
Environmental complaints drop 30pc ahead of Apec summit, Beijing authorities say
13 Nov 2014
Football
China to build 20,000 soccer academies in bid to raise standards and tackle obesity
12 Nov 2014
CHINA DIGEST
'Slave' flees brick factory in Henan; 'Exhausted' doctor dies after marathon operation
13 Nov 2014
E-COMMERCE
Global Times hails record-breaking online shopping festival as show of Chinese 'soft power'
13 Nov 2014
CHINA DIGEST
More bikes for rent in Hefei; a couple in Nanjing stands trial over cancer drugs
13 Nov 2014
power supply
Henan power supply officials plunge county into darkness after drunken KTV brawl
10 Nov 2014 6 comments
Business
MARKETS
Investors in Hong Kong keen to board stock train
Hong Kong investors have expressed strong interest in buying Shanghai-listed A shares when the stock connect scheme is launched on Monday, but reaction to the "through train" in Shanghai has been more lukewarm.15 Nov 2014 - 4:31am 2 comments
FUNDRAISING
15 Nov 2014 - 4:32am More on Alibaba
Cash-rich Alibaba wants more as it plans US bond offering
Alibaba Group Holding, the world's largest e-commerce services provider, is making a big foray into the bond market in the United States close on the heels of its blockbuster initial public offering in New York two months ago.15 Nov 2014 - 4:32am More on Alibaba
More Business news
- Slowing investment growth curbs China loan demand
- ZTE to stoke competition in US smartphone market with Apple and Samsung
- Iron ore billionaire Gina Rinehart to supply China with infant formula
- Sluggish growth seen in China’s vehicle sales as soft economy depresses demand
- Beijing urged to cut economic growth targets
Property
PROPERTY
China state-backed developers pouring money into Guangzhou
China's state-backed developers are making unprecedented investments in Guangzhou, as the private firms that have dominated the wealthy southern city for decades grapple with tight liquidity and Beijing's corruption crackdown.15 Nov 2014 - 4:32am
UNITED STATES
15 Nov 2014 - 3:19am 1 comment
Is boom in Chinese homebuying in suburban Los Angeles close to ending?
When Alisha Chen first got into real estate 10 years ago, she did not really plan on becoming a gatekeeper for a global housing market.15 Nov 2014 - 3:19am 1 comment
More Property news
- Moody's maintains negative outlook on mainland China ahead of property data
- Chinese cities weather property storm as vacancies climb above 30pc
- China urged to further ease inbound travel to boost global tourism
- Hong Kong primary house sales strong while secondary market lags
- Mainland and Hong Kong forge partnership in architecture business
Thriving underground music scenes starting to blossom in China's second-tier cities
British Council initiative gives UK musicians hands-on experience of music with Chinese characteristics, writes Tim Jonze.15 Nov 2014 - 8:27pm More on LIFE
Shane Osborn's latest venture emphasises the food over the chef
Arcane might seem an obscure name for a restaurant but chef Shane Osborn can shed some light on the darkness.13 Nov 2014 - 4:56pm
American academics seek to boost crop productivity to help poor farmers stave off famine
Can a wasp feed the world? It can help. If its larvae are nurtured near millet fields where a devastating moth steals harvests from the field, they can grow to become predators that destroy the pests and save the crop.16 Nov 2014 - 6:05am
Sport
'Sterile' England worthy winners over Slovenia, says Roy Hodgson
England manager Roy Hodgson conceded his side played some “sterile” football but still felt they were worthy winners after recovering to beat Slovenia 3-1 in their Euro 2016 group E qualifier at Wembley on Saturday.16 Nov 2014 - 9:47am More on Uefa European Championship 2016
'Lucky' Federer hangs tough to set up Djokovic showdown
Roger Federer saved four match points on Saturday to ensure the most successful player at the ATP Finals will take on the best player of the season in a mouthwatering final.16 Nov 2014 - 10:08am
More Sport news
Magazines
Breath of fresh flair: young entrepreneurs win a trip to Silicon Valley
On a whistle-stop tour of Silicon Valley, some of Hong Kong's most promising young entrepreneurs learn the risks and rewards of chasing their start-up dream. Words and pictures by Jo Baker.15 Nov 2014 - 8:48pm
Calling the shots: photography festival lights up Lianzhou
In Yuexiu, Guangzhou's historic centre, is a jumbled neighbourhood of villas, some predating the Communist revolution of 1949. Down a back lane, one of these fine old houses bears a bright polished sign that reads "Lianzhou Foto" in bold capital letters.15 Nov 2014 - 8:48pm
Berlin: the white line and the wall
15 Nov 2014More Magazines news
- The Flaming Lips have an unlikely new collaborator in the form of Miley Cyrus
- Sounds and fury: guide to Clockenflap 2014
- Freespace Fest brings experimental art and live performance to an outdoor venue
- Who are you, Mr Loo?
- Officials 'out of touch' in dispute over future of Hong Kong's country park enclaves
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