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Despite ‘spy’ scandal, Philip Hammond says Britain should now adopt a ‘pragmatic approach to Beijing’ ahead of trade trip. Let…

Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for subversion in a landmark trial under China’s controversial national security law (NSL).  They were among the “Hong Kong 47,” a group of activists and lawmakers charged with organising a primary election in 2020 to select opposition candidates for local polls.  

Hong Kong sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists under its national security law, with Benny Tai receiving 10 years, the longest term…

The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in Beijing on Saturday for a high-level visit. She began her trip on…

New president Lai Ching-te has been denounced by China as a dangerous seperatist.

Joe Biden calls Xi a dictator a day after Beijing talks As the US looks to stabilise its relations with…

China has accused the UK, Australia and the US of embarking on a ‘path of danger.’

France24 says Russian skating sensation Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance, Games testers confirmed Friday – the IOC is appealing.

Teen skiing sensation Eileen Gu wins gold in the women’s Freeski big air competition at Beijing’s Shougang Industrial Park. The…

UK signals it will suspend extradition deal with Hong Kong after tensions rise following controversial law and 5G network ban…