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China launches 55-kilometre mega bridge connecting Hong Kong to mainland; set to be world's longest oversea structure

The world's longest sea bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China will be launched on Tuesday at a time when Beijing seeks to tighten its grip on its semi-autonomous territories.

US-China trade war: Donald Trump orders new tariffs on additional $200 billion worth of Chinese imports

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced imposing new tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of imports from China, escalating the trade war with the Asian giant.

China unveils new cabinet to run revamped govt under President Xi Jinping; Wei Fenghe appointed as defence minister

China appointed a whole new set of top officials, including a defence minister, to head a revamped government, days after Xi Jinping began his second five-year tenure