China Government

Explained: The truth behind the ‘coup’ against China’s Xi Jinping

Rumour mills were abuzz that Chinese president Xi Jinping was under house arrest and a coup was brewing. There were reports of flights being cancelled and military movement. Was this just the imagination of the internet?

COVID-19 treatment: China approves human testing for potential vaccine developed by local company Chongqing Zhifei

The potential COVID-19 vaccine, co-developed by Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biopharmaceutical and the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has received a certificate from the National Medical Products Administration to launch clinical trials.

Facebook pulls down Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui's page; limits posting for exiled fugitive

A Facebook spokeswoman said that the company had “unpublished” one page related to Guo and temporarily restricted his ability to post information.

Moody's downgrades China, warns of fading financial strength as debt stings

The downgrade reflects Moody's expectation that China's financial strength will erode somewhat over the coming years, with economy-wide debt continuing to rise as potential growth slows, Moody's said

Shanghai stampede: As families mourn, China tries to manage public emotions

The government's strict arrangements reflect efforts to keep tight controls over the Shanghai disaster's aftermath and prevent distraught relatives from coalescing into a critical group.

Hong Kong: Police arrest 19 as mobs attack pro-democracy protestors

Hong Kong police said Saturday that they have arrested 19 people, some of whom are believed to have organised crime ties, after mobs tried to drive pro-democracy protesters from the streets.

Cost-saving: China's premier calls for total ban on new govt buildings

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for a complete halt to construction of new government buildings, training centres and hotels.

China to crack down on pornography

Chinese authorities have decided to launch a drive to crack down on the spread of pornography and vulgar information on the Internet.