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Chinese military officer saves rookie's life after he drops grenade

A veteran military officer saved a raw recruit’s life in China after he dropped a live grenade in a training exercise.

SCMP | 2018-01-03 10:20

China's point man on North Korea promoted in diplomat reshuffle

Beijing’s top diplomat in charge of North Korean and Asian affairs has been promoted to deputy foreign minister, underlining China’s efforts to stabilise its often troubled relations in the region.

SCMP | 2018-01-03 10:12

Row over 'sexist' women-only parking spaces reignited in China

The controversy over women-only parking spaces in China has been reignited after a female motorist posted online she would not use them as the idea seemed sexist.

SCMP | 2018-01-02 11:04

Chinese student nurse may face disciplinary action after live-streaming herself at work

A trainee nurse at a top hospital in eastern China who caused a stir online over the weekend after live-streaming herself while at work may face disciplinary action, according to local media reports.

SCMP | 2018-01-02 10:58

Teacher shortage hinders Xi Jinping's dream to make China a great sporting nation

As President Xi Jinping dreams of China becoming a great sporting nation, the reality in many schools across the country is that they do not have enough sports teachers because other subjects - and academic results - take priority.

SCMP | 2018-01-01 10:04

Xi Jinping bids farewell to 2017 with New Year's Eve pledge to defend international rules

Xi Jinping bids farewell to 2017 with New Year's Eve pledge to defend international rules

Chinese President Xi Jinping used his New Year’s Eve address to promote the country as a defender of international rules and to highlight the ongoing need to lift living standards.

SCMP | 2018-01-01 10:00

Teacher shortage hinders Xi Jinping's dream to make China a great sporting nation

Chinese hotel cleaners caught using toilet brush to wash cups and basins

Three well-known hotels in northeastern China have failed basic hygiene checks after cleaning staff were filmed using the same brush to clean lavatories, wash basins and even crockery, state media has reported.

SCMP | 2017-12-28 16:46

China's latest plans to dominate robot, smart car and railway industries by 2020

China has unveiled three-year plans to increase the country’s economic competitiveness by developing “key technologies” in nine industrial sectors, from robotics to railways.

SCMP | 2017-12-28 10:38

Transiting in Beijing? You can now stay visa-free for six days

China is to allow some foreigners to visit Beijing and neighbouring Tianjin and Hebei province for up to six days without a visa.

SCMP | 2017-12-28 10:25

Will 2018 see war in North Korea? Chances soar after year of tumult

Will 2018 be the year that war breaks out in North Korea? In 2017, the hermit state’s nuclear crisis escalated to its highest level in decades. Reflecting the seriousness of the past 12 months’ events, Beijing’s advisers recently urged it to prepare for war that could come to the Korean peninsula as early as 2018. So far, there is no sign the crisis can be reversed. In the co...

SCMP | 2017-12-26 10:35

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