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- November 17, 2014
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G20 leaders vow to add US$2tr to global GDP; China to host 2016 summit
Leaders of the world's top 20 economies pledged to raise their
collective economic output by an extra 2.1 per cent over the next five
years, while China has been chosen to host the G20 summit in 2016.Monday, 17 November, 2014, 8:35am More on G20
Chinese official who killed woman during wild boar hunt faces arrest
An arrest warrant has been issued for a civil servant who shot a
villager during a wild boar hunt in a mountainous village in Hengdong
county, Hunan province, just over a week ago.17 Nov 2014 - 8:50am
Hi-tech camera takes surveillance into third dimension
Banks on the mainland are testing an advanced surveillance camera
technology that could be installed at key sites including Tiananmen
Square and Beijing airport, according to the start-up company behind the
system.17 Nov 2014 - 8:53am 1 comment
Hong Kong, mainland China stocks edge up as through train rolls in
Hong Kong shares opened up 0.6 per cent at 24,233.37 and mainland
stocks rose over 1 per cent on Monday as the landmark stock connect
scheme linking the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges kicked off.17 Nov 2014 - 10:28am More on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Putin's tiger may be readying for run home to Russia
Kuzya, a Siberian tiger released back into the wild by Russian
President Vladimir Putin in May, has been detected near a river on the
Sino-Russian border and may be trying to make his way back to his
homeland.17 Nov 2014 - 6:12am
Hong Kong police set to clear Occupy protesters 'this week'
Police will take action "this week" to clear protesters from some
occupied sites just as a new poll showed that nearly 70 per cent of the
public wants the movement to end.17 Nov 2014 - 10:52am 11 comments More on Occupy Central
More than two-thirds say Occupiers should go home now as support wanes: poll
A poll continues to show a generation and education gap in people's
opinions towards the Occupy movement. Younger or more educated
respondents tend to support the pro-democracy movement more.17 Nov 2014 - 9:02am 24 comments More on Occupy Central
Worry over high-speed rail contingency fund
Concerns have been raised over the effectiveness of the MTR
Corporation's plan to manage its contingency fund for the construction
of the high-speed railway to the border.17 Nov 2014 - 7:46am More on MTRC
Okinawa elects governor opposed to plan to relocate US air base
Residents in Japan's Okinawa island have elected a governor who
opposes plans to relocate a US military base, in a fresh setback for
efforts to resolve a thorny issue in military relations.17 Nov 2014 - 10:48am
China will set new targets to control emissions
China will set more targets to control greenhouse gases in a submission to the UN next year, a senior foreign ministry official said, as negotiators around the world to try to forge a post-2020 deal on climate change.17 Nov 2014 - 8:36am 1 comment
Hong Kong's Buddhist leader Kok Kwong dies at the age of 95
The Buddhist community is mourning the loss of the city's leading monk, Sik Kok Kwong, who died on Sunday aged 95.17 Nov 2014 - 7:29am 1 comment
US, Japan, Australia risk antagonising China with agreement on military cooperation
17 Nov 2014 - 9:01am 32 comments
Severed head in Islamic State video said to be remains of Peter Kassig
17 Nov 2014 - 4:25am 10 comments
More Headlines
- Chris Picco's song for his dying baby wins hearts on the internet
- Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves G20 summit early, citing need for sleep
- Japan's GDP figures may prompt Shinzo Abe to call snap election
- Bill Cosby refuses to answer questions as sex assault allegations resurface
- Baby body parts found in Bangkok package destined for US
- Producer Glen Larson, a fixture of 1970s and 1980s TV scene, dies in LA
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Insight
Apec rivalry is only a part of broader Sino-US relationship
Amid crises over Ukraine and the Middle East, the world can be
forgiven for failing to appreciate the full significance of China's plan
to create a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific.17 Nov 2014 - 4:48am 2 comments
Focus
More than two-thirds say Occupiers should go home now as support wanes: poll
A poll continues to show a generation and education gap in people's
opinions towards the Occupy movement. Younger or more educated
respondents tend to support the pro-democracy movement more.17 Nov 2014 - 9:02am 24 comments
Harry's View
17 Nov 2014
Hong Kong
POLITICS
Hong Kong police set to clear Occupy protesters 'this week'
Police will take action "this week" to clear protesters from some occupied sites just as a new poll showed that nearly 70 per cent of the public wants the movement to end.17 Nov 2014 - 10:52am 11 comments More on Occupy Central
OBITUARY
17 Nov 2014 - 7:29am 1 comment
Hong Kong's Buddhist leader Kok Kwong dies at the age of 95
The Buddhist community is mourning the loss of the city's leading monk, Sik Kok Kwong, who died on Sunday aged 95.17 Nov 2014 - 7:29am 1 comment
More Hong Kong news
- Legco gridlock will only hurt the people, says subcommittee chairman
- Former Liberal Party leader James Tien hits out at CY again
- Moderate pan-democrat Tik Chi-yuen and the tough path of the middle road
- More than two-thirds say Occupiers should go home now as support wanes: poll
- Hong Kong families split over support for Occupy Central protest
China
GLOBAL WARMING
China will set new targets to control emissions
China will set more targets to control greenhouse gases in a submission to the UN next year, a senior foreign ministry official said, as negotiators around the world to try to forge a post-2020 deal on climate change.17 Nov 2014 - 8:36am 1 comment
CRIME
17 Nov 2014 - 8:50am
Chinese official who killed woman during wild boar hunt faces arrest
An arrest warrant has been issued for a civil servant who shot a villager during a wild boar hunt in a mountainous village in Hengdong county, Hunan province, just over a week ago.17 Nov 2014 - 8:50am
More China news
- Putin's tiger may be readying for run home to Russia
- Senior PLA Navy officer leaps to his death from Beijing block, source says
- Smoggy skies replace 'Apec blue' in Beijing after pollution curbs end
- PLA fighter jet on possible test flight crashes into building in Chengdu
- Xi Jinping seeks bigger voice for BRICS on global economic governance
Asia
Okinawa elects governor opposed to plan to relocate US air base
Residents in Japan's Okinawa island have elected a governor who opposes plans to relocate a US military base, in a fresh setback for efforts to resolve a thorny issue in military relations.17 Nov 2014 - 10:48am
INDIA
17 Nov 2014 - 8:59am
India plans to cash in on global demand for ancient remedies
India's new government has launched a drive to promote the country's ancient therapies as it seeks to cash in on the multibillion-dollar global market for holistic medicine.17 Nov 2014 - 8:59am
More Asia news
- Sri Lanka accuses Oslo envoy Erik Solheim of financing Tamil Tigers
- Japan's GDP figures may prompt Shinzo Abe to call snap election
- Pakistani army: 1,200 militants killed during 5-month offensive
- Australia brings ‘koala diplomacy’ to bear at G20
- Indonesian man charged over stabbing in Singapore bank district
World
G20 SUMMIT
G20 leaders vow to add US$2tr to global GDP; China to host 2016 summit
Leaders of the world's top 20 economies pledged to raise their collective economic output by an extra 2.1 per cent over the next five years, while China has been chosen to host the G20 summit in 2016.17 Nov 2014 - 8:35am More on G20
G20 SUMMIT
17 Nov 2014 - 9:01am 32 comments More on G20
US, Japan, Australia risk antagonising China with agreement on military cooperation
Eyeing Beijing's assertiveness, US President Barack Obama and the prime ministers of Japan and Australia have committed to deepen their military cooperation and work together on strengthening maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region.17 Nov 2014 - 9:01am 32 comments More on G20
More World news
- Gregor Robertson survives challenge from Meena Wong in Vancouver poll
- Severed head in Islamic State video said to be remains of Peter Kassig
- Chris Picco's song for his dying baby wins hearts on the internet
- Workers in Ukraine collect debris from downed Malaysia Airlines flight
- Prominent female MP injured in suicide blast in Afghanistan, 3 civilians die
China Insider
CHINA DIGEST
Row led to fatal fire; suspect freed but denied passport; pupils craving for culture
17 Nov 2014
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
Business
ASIAN MARKETS
Hong Kong, mainland China stocks edge up as through train rolls in
Hong Kong shares opened up 0.6 per cent at 24,233.37 and mainland stocks rose over 1 per cent on Monday as the landmark stock connect scheme linking the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges kicked off.17 Nov 2014 - 10:28am More on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
YUAN
17 Nov 2014 - 9:29am More on Chinese Currency
Major steps in easing capital controls
New When the through train and the scrapping of the daily yuan exchange cap come into effect on Monday, they will mark a major milestone in Beijing’s ongoing reforms to relax its capital controls.17 Nov 2014 - 9:29am More on Chinese Currency
Property
PROPERTY
China reits could top US$6 trillion
Property assets that can be spun off into publicly listed real estate investment trusts on the mainland could top US$6 trillion by 2020 as the authorities speed up regulatory efforts to get them launched.17 Nov 2014 - 8:11am
PROPERTY
15 Nov 2014 - 4:32am
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
Is boom in Chinese homebuying in suburban Los Angeles close to ending?
15 Nov 2014 1 commentMore Property news
- Analysts split on outlook as new home sales in China drop
- 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
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
Hi-tech camera takes surveillance into third dimension
Banks on the mainland are testing an advanced surveillance camera technology that could be installed at key sites including Tiananmen Square and Beijing airport, according to the start-up company behind the system.17 Nov 2014 - 8:53am 1 comment
Fashion house retrospective lands in Hong Kong
17 Nov 2014
Author Q&A: Eric Gamalinda
15 Nov 2014
Sport
ATP Tour Finals
Novak Djokovic take ATP Finals title after crocked Federer withdraws
A mouth-watering finale to the season ended before it even began on Sunday when Roger Federer was forced to pull out through injury prior to his ATP World Tour Final showdown with world number one Novak Djokovic.17 Nov 2014 - 10:44am
EURO 2016 QUALIFIERS
17 Nov 2014 - 10:31am More on Uefa European Championship 2016
Italy and Croatia share spoils in Milan, while Wales hold Belgium
After all the fireworks at the San Siro on Sunday, Italy and Croatia settled for a 1-1 draw and remained level atop group H in qualifying for the European Championships.17 Nov 2014 - 10:31am More on Uefa European Championship 2016
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Magazines
A breath of fresh flair: young Hong Kong entrepreneurs chase start-up dreams in 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.16 Nov 2014 - 10:20am
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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