WorldChina militarises islands built in South China SeaArtificial isles bristle with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, says US general.20 Mar 04:48 PM
TravelA disorienting tour of Beijing's Winter Olympic cityTed Anthony tours a place where "city" and "wall" can be the same thing.13 Feb 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsBeijing wanted the Winter Olympics. All it needed was snowNew York Times: China didn't move mountains to host the Games - but it came close.07 Feb 10:01 PM
TravelBillions travel for Lunar New Year against government adviceGovernment advice is ignored as hundreds of millions of people travel for holiday.31 Jan 06:52 PM
OlympicsMajor sponsors muted in runup to Beijing Winter OlympicsSponsors are distancing themselves from China's historically dismal human rights record.12 Jan 11:53 PM
WorldWorst sandstorm in a decade cloaks Beijing in apocalyptic hazeStrong winds blow sand from the Gobi desert across much of northern China.15 Mar 11:12 PM
WorldUS warns against travel to ChinaUS citizens cautioned China is imposing 'arbitrary detention and exit bans' on travelers.15 Sep 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFor refusing a drink with the boss, he was slapped in the faceNew York Times: Chinese bank apologises for "drunken misconduct" at a work dinner.25 Aug 09:14 PM
Kahu'You speak better than us': Māori man stuns market workers with fluent MandarinThe man has revealed the heartwarming reason he decided to learn the language.03 Aug 05:05 AM
World'Severe outbreak': Beijing closes schools, scrambles to contain Covid spreadOfficials ban people deemed high risk from Chinese capital after an additional 27 cases.16 Jun 07:37 PM
OpinionHow China is planning to use the coronavirus crisis to its advantageCOMMENT: Beijing will use the crisis to advance China's economic strategy against the US.17 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Chinese students want 'unfair' travel ban liftedStudents say the ban on coming to New Zealand is unfair and should be lifted.25 Feb 06:49 PM
WorldHong Kong siege: Police and government in stand-off with remaining protestersCity leader Carrie Lam estimates about 100 people still inside the barricaded university.19 Nov 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelChina: New ideas in old BeijingLong after Beijing hosted the Olympics, Chris Leadbeater finds it's still at a crossroads.11 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern opens new Beijing embassyJacinda Ardern's first stop in Beijing was to open the embassy.01 Apr 01:29 AM
TourismFears of over tourism grow as international travel boomsMore travellers feel the impact of over-tourism in a growing number of countries.07 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldBeijing's coded message of support for denuclearisationChinese leader described Summit as "important step towards solution of the nuclear issue".20 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUS Admiral: 'We've lost South China Sea'US admiral has told Congress Beijing now controlled the South China Sea.21 Apr 11:18 PM
TravelChina condensed: 72 hours in BeijingKiwi visitors can visit China for three days visa-free. Here's how to make them count:Watch05 Mar 02:29 AM
TaxChina pledges to improve tax regimeBeijing is improving its tax overhaul, its most ambitious reform in more than two decades.18 Aug 10:49 PM
BusinessIndia blocks China's trade ambitionsA trade deal to cement the Beijing's dominance in Asia has veered off course because India08 Apr 12:00 AM
WorldSchools to get domes to keep out the smogThe domes, manufactured by MetaSpace Air Dome Corp uses filtration systems to keep the air inside pollution-free.06 Jan 07:40 PM
WorldGlobal city sinking at an 'alarming rate'It's home to 20 million people but this major city is in growing danger of being swallowed up by the earth, scientists say.30 Jun 06:45 AM
WorldThe many masked faces of BeijingAs Beijing continues to suffer through its red alert pollution emergency, New Delhi is planning to bring in measures to cut down on pollution.10 Dec 01:40 AM
TravelChina: Ticking off Beijing's boxesFirst-time visitors have plenty of options in China's capital, writes Janetta Mackay.02 Jun 02:00 AM
WorldHigh-end boy racers drive pensioners spareA spectacular weekend crash involving a Lamborghini and a Ferrari has thrown a spotlight on the boy racers in the heart of China's capital.14 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldIce artistry creates festive cheerA woman walks past light decorations in the New Year ice carvings festival inside the Workers' Stadium in Beijing.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMassacre a lesson in brute powerIt will go down in the annals of China's Communist Party as The Glorious Fourth of June when the army turned on the unarmed citizens of Peking.04 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldFight to free last Tiananmen protest prisonerTwenty-five years after the Tiananmen Square protests, a 50-year-old man is the only known person of the roughly 15,000 arrested still in prison.27 May 05:00 PM
OlympicsOlympic champion Frodeno sets sights on Kona conquestJan Frodeno installed an irrigation system at his home in Noosa recently, which he rates as his biggest achievement as a gardener.17 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldTruck explosion possible cause of bridge collapseA bridge on a major expressway in central China collapsed, leaving the twisted remains of cars and trucks scattered among the rubble as state media reported at least eight deaths.02 Feb 04:30 PM
