Beijing

Occupy Central protest leaders call off referendum on future of democracy protests after failing to consult demonstrators.

Dui Hua Foundation says Beijing's use of capital punishment has decreased over last decade

Both sides expect no breakthrough but hope talks will at least help ease tensions as Leung Chun-ying says China will keep off.

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says external forces from different countries are involved in campaign.

Pro-democracy Occupy demonstrators retake streets in congested Mong Kok district.

The line would run from Beijing to Moscow and take two days.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pre-orders in China have set a new record yet launch day was low-key

Hong Kong riot police launch dawn operation taking down tents and canopies of pro-democracy protesters.

Authorities take action against officers suspected of beating up pro-democracy activist Ken Tsang.

Italian premier Matteo Renzi is eyeing deals with China to reduce his nation's debt burden.

Australia eases immigration rules for foreign nationals who invest in millions.

Crime syndicates suspected of infiltrating opposite protest camps to stir up trouble.

Student activists led by Scholarism pour into Admiralty as Hong Kong officials head for conference in Guangzhou.

Deadly Yellow Sea confrontation over illegal fishing angers Beijing

Protesters to occupy streets once again after Beijing-backed administration calls off talks.

Weak Chinese services PMI data could prompt Beijing to roll out fresh stimulus.

Five suspect cyber pirates held in connection to attack on government website.

Student protesters call off talks with Hong Kong government after 1,000 anti-Occupy thugs storm sit-in.

Murray prevails 6-2 6-2 in Beijing to continue return to form.

10,000 pigeons examined for explosives ahead of release in Beijing Tiananmen Square.

iOS spyware steals personal details from Apple devices released by Chinese-speaking attackers.

Work hard to make the 'Chinese dream come true,' Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says in National Day address.

While new export orders rise, domestic demand remains sluggish amid weak labour market.

Occupy Central protesters set to intensify campaign and tensions expected to rise further on Chinese National Day.

Leung Chun-ying dismisses speculation over People's Liberation Army soldiers being deployed to quell Occupy Central protests.

Campaign for democracy in former British colony gathers momentum as students and Occupy Central join forces

India's Asian rival in the space race congratulates Isro on successful Mars mission.

Capital Economics believes China's property sector poses significant headwind to its economy.

Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei says Beijing won't drastically alter its economic policies.

Spaniard has been out of action since Wimbledon.