Taiwan opposition parties to discuss joint ticket for presidential election
But analysts have doubts whether the two candidates will be able to come to a solid agreement
China begins new round of corruption inspections looking for ‘major risks’
Li Xi, head of the CCDI, says five government departments and 26 state-owned enterprises are in the cross hairs.
Li Xi, head of the CCDI, says five government departments and 26 state-owned enterprises are in the cross hairs.
China names Qi Yanjun as second-in-command of nation’s police force
Deputy public security minister will be ‘in charge of daily operations’. He has long been a deputy to police chief Wang Xiaohong.
Deputy public security minister will be ‘in charge of daily operations’. He has long been a deputy to police chief Wang Xiaohong.
Beijing ‘concerned’ by KMT official saying party is mislabelled as ‘pro-China’
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman says the remarks ‘undermine mutual trust and hurt the feelings of compatriots’. With a presidential election looming, Kuomintang vice-chairman Andrew Hsia last month said it was wrong to call it the ‘unification party’.
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman says the remarks ‘undermine mutual trust and hurt the feelings of compatriots’. With a presidential election looming, Kuomintang vice-chairman Andrew Hsia last month said it was wrong to call it the ‘unification party’.
Taiwan leader says ‘peace is the only option’, as Tsai Ing-wen eyes legacy
In a Double Tenth Day speech, the island’s president calls on Beijing to craft a ‘mutually acceptable foundation’ for a path to ‘peaceful coexistence’.
In a Double Tenth Day speech, the island’s president calls on Beijing to craft a ‘mutually acceptable foundation’ for a path to ‘peaceful coexistence’.
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Will culture be China’s most important addition to Xi Jinping Thought?
Sixth ‘pillar’ focuses on shaping propaganda, news and public opinion at home and internationally and ‘is fundamental’ to the party’s leadership.
Foreign tourism in China struggles to hit pre-pandemic levels
Slow recovery of travel sector expected to have wider implications on Chinese economy.
Slow recovery of travel sector expected to have wider implications on Chinese economy.
Taiwan front runner Lai says Japanese support could help deter Beijing
Lai says in newspaper interview that if the island is ‘invaded and annexed’ by Beijing it will ‘surely threaten Japan’
Lai says in newspaper interview that if the island is ‘invaded and annexed’ by Beijing it will ‘surely threaten Japan’
China adds bureaus to top Hong Kong-Macau body amid administrative upgrade
Economy and finance bureau and social work bureau will be added to new Central Hong Kong and Macau Works Office (CHKMWO).
Economy and finance bureau and social work bureau will be added to new Central Hong Kong and Macau Works Office (CHKMWO).
What is China saying with the song choices at the Asian Games?
Cantopop, love ballads and rock classics appear in the official playlist in Hangzhou multi-sport event, .
Cantopop, love ballads and rock classics appear in the official playlist in Hangzhou multi-sport event, .
China spy agency widens remit as well as reach with WeChat account
State security ministry’s recent assertiveness on the platform has included commentary on China-US relations.
State security ministry’s recent assertiveness on the platform has included commentary on China-US relations.
Chinese festival organisers complain they are being ‘smeared’ over thefts
Organisers of the four-day event in Nanyang city in Henan admit thieves targeted some festival goers, but downplay the scale of the problem.
Organisers of the four-day event in Nanyang city in Henan admit thieves targeted some festival goers, but downplay the scale of the problem.
Vice-Premier He Lifeng shown to be China’s point man on economic ties
He, a confidant of President Xi Jinping, covers a bigger footprint in the trade portfolio than his predecessor Liu He but is not responsible for tech or manufacturing.
He, a confidant of President Xi Jinping, covers a bigger footprint in the trade portfolio than his predecessor Liu He but is not responsible for tech or manufacturing.
Evergrande founder underestimated Xi Jinping’s ‘determination’, analysts say
Hui ‘underestimated Xi Jinping’s determination’ to deflate China’s property bubble regardless of the impact on the private sector.
Hui ‘underestimated Xi Jinping’s determination’ to deflate China’s property bubble regardless of the impact on the private sector.
Taiwan’s ex-leader vows to boycott Double Tenth event over logo
Island’s former president Ma Ying-jeou decries slogan describing holiday as ‘Taiwan National Day’, with no mention of the Republic of China, and accuses ruling DPP of violating constitution with name change.
Island’s former president Ma Ying-jeou decries slogan describing holiday as ‘Taiwan National Day’, with no mention of the Republic of China, and accuses ruling DPP of violating constitution with name change.
Xi highlights importance of innovation in ‘Chinese-style modernisation’
Extracts from a recently published speech show Xi urged officials to balance development and security and not ‘cling rigidly’ to ideas.
Extracts from a recently published speech show Xi urged officials to balance development and security and not ‘cling rigidly’ to ideas.
Heads still rolling as China’s anti-corruption drive enters second decade
Xi Jinping’s graft-busting drive is now seeing officials who were personally appointed by the leader being brought down.
Xi Jinping’s graft-busting drive is now seeing officials who were personally appointed by the leader being brought down.
Leading Chinese car engineer given provincial leadership role in Hubei
The appointment of Shao Xinyu comes as the leadership is seeking to promote more officials with science and technology backgrounds.
The appointment of Shao Xinyu comes as the leadership is seeking to promote more officials with science and technology backgrounds.
Chinese leader tells children of fallen police to follow ‘heroic fathers’
The Chinese leader delivered the message in a letter to eight students who lost a parent in this fashion, urging them to become ‘loyal guards of the party’.
The Chinese leader delivered the message in a letter to eight students who lost a parent in this fashion, urging them to become ‘loyal guards of the party’.
Xi Jinping’s vow to open up may show how Beijing’s motivations are evolving
China’s central leadership appears to be sending a strong signal that it is prioritising economic growth, amid increasing concerns over Beijing’s emphasis on external and domestic security.
China’s central leadership appears to be sending a strong signal that it is prioritising economic growth, amid increasing concerns over Beijing’s emphasis on external and domestic security.
