China presses US to explain NSA-spying allegations
China has joined calls for Washington to provide explanations following the disclosure of the US National Security Agency's alleged spying programmes.
Snowden exposes issues in Hong Kong-Beijing relations
Former spy Edward Snowden has exposed political fault lines in Hong Kong that are deepening as the territory chafes under Chinese rule.
Activist accuses NYU of coming under pressure from China
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng says that New York University is forcing him to leave because of pressure from his country's government
Patel makes sense of Chinese rands
A new factory in Cape Town may signal China's growing confidence in South Africa.
Ghana detains 124 Chinese over illegal gold mining
Ghana's law enforcement officials have detained 124 Chinese workers suspected of illegally mining gold in the country.
Relatives plead for answers after 120 killed in China fire tragedy
Relatives of workers killed in a fire at a Chinese slaughterhouse have blocked traffic and scuffled with police, demanding answers to the disaster.
Minimum wage disputes: Is it worth the fight in Newcastle?
China's entrepreneurs have invested heavily in Newcastle for decades, but their investment continues to be threatened by unions' minimum wage demands.
China comes to Africa's medical aid
Hopes are high that the new partnership will ensure easy, cheaper access to vaccines and medicine.
Now we're banking on the Chinese renminbi
China has become a massive trading partner, and the currency a hedge against dollar fluctations.
China: Flat inflation gives room to raise utility prices
China's consumer inflation has stayed subdued in April while the decline in factory-gate price declines deepened.
China's 'master plan' debunked
China has committed $75-billion to aid and development projects in Africa over the past decade, research shows.
Panasonic slims down, dolls up
Electronics giant Panasonic hopes to win over new regions with its eco-friendly products and beauty range.
Africa's future leaders benefit from Beijing's aid programme
China's African aid programme aims to offer 18 000 government scholarships and train 30 000 Africans by 2015.
China's 'worst earthquake in three years': 157 dead
China's worst earthquake in three years has killed at least 157 people and injured more than 5 700, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said.
Apple apologises to China for 'arrogant' attitude
Apple has apologised to Chinese consumers after government media criticised its repair policies in a campaign that reeked of economic nationalism.
Brics: SA needs a strategy that works for Africa
After positioning itself as the champion of the African continent, South Africa must now develop and articulate a comprehensive Brics strategy.
Xi: 'China's approach to Africa is different from the West'
President Xi Jinping was due in Tanzania on Sunday at the start of a tour of Africa that underscores Beijing's growing presence on the continent.
