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China: Great Wall slowly deteriorating
World's longest human construction, the Great Wall of China, faces natural and human-driven deterioration.
Artificial islands in disputed waters will improve weather forecasts, claims China
China has tried to portray its land reclamation works in Spratly Island chain as aimed at mainly civilian goals.
Hong Kong's pro-democracy lawmakers set to derail election reform package
Hong Kong legislative council set to debate controversial electoral reforms package.
Beijing on brink of completing land reclamation in South China Sea
Chinese foreign ministry says land reclamation projects in South China Sea would be completed 'soon'.
Hong Kong protests: Police arrest nine after explosives found
Protesters to begin demonstration against plans to bring Hong Kong under closer control of Beijing.
China: Beijing public smoking ban comes into force
Besides facing stiff fines, law-breakers will be named and shamed.
China crisis: US Defence Secretary Ash Carter warns Beijing over South China Sea expansionism
'Turning an underwater rock into an airfield simply does not afford the rights of sovereignty'.
China invites private investors to help build projects worth $318bn
China calls on private investors to help fund, build and operate 1,043 proposed public-private partnerships (PPP).
Beijing heaps scorn on US over surveillance in South China Sea
China warns US reconnaissance flights over disputed territories could jeopardise stability of entire region.
Justin Gatlin fumes after snub by Beijing World Challenge organisers
American says meet officials had no 'respect' for him leading to him flying home
Indian PM Narendra Modi visits China walking on a thin rope of being 'frenemies'
Indian PM is on three-day official visit to China, as New Delhi and Beijing ink 24 deals on a range of issues.
China overtakes US as world's top crude oil buyer
China's crude oil purchases are expected to remain robust despite slowing economic growth.
China proposes mergers to slash number of big state-owned firms to 40
The central government owns 112 conglomerates, including 277 public firms listed on the Shanghai or Shenzhen bourses.
China's ICBC deposes Wells Fargo as world's most valuable bank
Since overtaking San Francisco, US-based Wells Fargo on 7 April, Beijing-based ICBC has extended its lead.
China: Bamboo bicycle workshop puts new spin on Beijing's traditional cycling culture
Bamboo Bicycles Beijing offers people the chance to build their own bike in around two days.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang: 7% growth will not be easy to achieve
Li Keqiang has ruled out currency devaluation to promote growth through exports.
China invites North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for Second World War anniversary
China invites Kim to attend massive military parade in September, which will mark the anniversary World War II.
China and Russia 'to boost bilateral nuclear cooperation'
Talks over setting up seventh and eighth units in Tianwan nuclear power facility are reportedly in final stages.
Why Kazakhstan capital Almaty is perfect venue for 2022 Winter Olympics
Almaty has long been a bridge between east and west, and this treasure of the Silk Road would be an ideal host city.
TaiG team dismisses rumours about release of iOS 8.2 jailbreak tool
TaiG team was speculated to release a jailbreak at the Mobile Security Summit in Beijing on 27 March.
Beijing set to be headquarters of China-led AIIB
Signing parties of memorandum of preparation for AIIB have unanimously agreed to set up AIIB's headquarters in Beijing.
Seven reasons why Tesla China has a stockpile of 2,300 unsold cars
From upgrading orders and a lack of infrastructure to the Beijing car lottery - why Tesla has a stockpile of over 2,300 unsold Model S electric cars in China.
China plans further changes to one-child policy
Ageing population and shrinking labour force China to revise its one-child policy family planning laws.
Mobile Security Summit: TaiG announces jailbreak convention with prominent hackers in China
TaiG announces its jailbreak convention titled 'Mobile Security Summit' for 27 March in Beijing, China.
China: Factory output growth logs slowest start in six years
Dismal industrial data for the January-February period suggests China will grow at its slowest pace in 25 years in 2015.
China's inflation data calls on Beijing to find new ways to boost growth
Some economists believe China's February consumer price rise was disappointing in the context of the Lunar New Year.
China's military budget to rise 10% this year
Beijing to ramp up investment in high-tech weaponry like stealth jets, submarines and military satellites.
Bomb scare forces Air China flight to do emergency landing after passenger 'threatens suicide'
A passenger claimed to have explosives on the plane, according to reports from Sina Air.
Grexit could push Athens towards Russia or China
Closer ties between Athens and Moscow, or Athens and Beijing are something Western powers will not want, says Marc Faber.
India seals nuclear energy deal with Sri Lanka
New Delhi hopes pact will help trounce China's influence in Sri Lanka and in South Asia.