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‘He’s had a bad summer’: Xi faces calls to loosen grip as China’s crises mount
Floods, economic headwinds and disappearing ministers aside, experts say the Chinese leader’s iron grip on power may be his biggest problem
Helen Davidson in Taipei
17, Sep, 2023 @1:00 PM
Li Shangfu: speculation grows over fate of China’s missing defence minister
Li Shangfu, who has not been seen for nearly three weeks, is under house arrest, claims US ambassador to Japan
Helen Davidson in Taipei
15, Sep, 2023 @12:54 PM
Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is ‘not for sale’ after latest China comments
Reproach comes as Taiwan says it has detected a large number of Chinese aircraft crossing into its air defence identification zone
Helen Davidson and agencies
14, Sep, 2023 @3:50 AM
‘Farcical’: China’s media gives short shrift to British spying allegations
Fallout from revelations has dominated news in UK but in China it has caused barely a ripple
Helen Davidson in Taipei
13, Sep, 2023 @12:16 PM
China unveils Taiwan economic ‘integration’ plan as warships conduct manoeuvres off coast
Measures include making it easier for Taiwanese people to live and work in China, but the plan comes amid major military exercises
Helen Davidson in Taipei
13, Sep, 2023 @5:17 AM
Chinese state media censors itself after highlighting poem about corrupt leaders
Video produced by the People’s Daily that included literary work on lazy and drunk officials was quickly taken down
Helen Davidson in Taipei
12, Sep, 2023 @5:14 AM
Hong Kong’s multimillion dollar cliffside mansions on brink of collapse after record rains
Police cordon off some properties in Redhill Peninsula and evacuate at least one after typhoon Haikui brought extreme weather
Helen Davidson in Taipei
12, Sep, 2023 @4:07 AM
China accuses UK of ‘slander’ over arrest of parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying
Westminster worker had links to senior Conservatives and potential access to sensitive information
Helen Davidson and Peter Walker
11, Sep, 2023 @8:51 AM
Frustrated China steps up warship and fighter plane activity around Taiwan
Taipei reports People’s Liberation Army operation, which comes after Beijing accused US and Canada of ‘inciting conflict’ by traversing Taiwan Strait
Helen Davidson in Taipei
11, Sep, 2023 @5:10 AM
‘It’s offensive’: backlash against China’s ‘good for marriage’ women’s trend
Style featuring pastel makeup and modest clothing has taken off, but many are objecting to the ethos behind it
Helen Davidson in Taipei and agencies
10, Sep, 2023 @2:58 AM
China reportedly extends iPhone ban to more workers as tensions with US rise
Apple shares fall as local government and state-owned firms latest to face restrictions on devices at work
Helen Davidson, Hibaq Farah, and Dan Milmo
08, Sep, 2023 @12:32 PM
Why is Xi Jinping missing the G20?
China’s leader will not attend the meeting in Delhi, prompting speculation over tensions with India, pressing domestic issues and a tactical retreat
Helen Davidson in Taipei
08, Sep, 2023 @5:45 AM
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