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Possible concession to Hong Kong protesters

Although Hong Kong’s leader has indicated a concession to pro-democracy protesters, expectations remain low ahead of talks.

China train station attack could drive ethnic wedge deeper

China has emphasised ethnic unity after assailants killed 29 people in a train station, prompting police to round up Muslim Uighurs for questioning.

Russia steadfast on Snowden’s expulsion

The US has pressed Russia to do everything in its power to expel Edward Snowden before he gets the chance to take an expected flight to Cuba.

Taiwan’s president wins re-election

Taiwan’s incumbent president has been re-elected as official tallies showed he held a near-unassailable lead in the vote-count.

Can China’s billions spur the next big idea?

If innovation is about dreaming up the next big idea, then the black box devised by Guangdong East Power probably doesn’t qualify.

China executes Filipinos despite Manila’s pleas

China executed on Wednesday three Filipinos convicted of drug trafficking despite a flurry of public appeals for clemency.

More problems for China’s Foxconn over workers’ pay

Chinese electronics maker Foxconn, a key manufacturer of iPhones and iPads for Apple, has been hit by a new staff dispute.

Doubts over global economy resurface as G20 gathers

Leading policymakers expressed concern on Friday about the health of the world economy.

China ivory demand bodes ill for Africa’s elephants

Tucked into a grimy building in Guangzhou, a small band of Chinese master carvers chip away at ivory tusks with chisels.

Out of Africa and into China, emigres struggle

Tens of thousands of African and Arab traders have thronged to export hubs such as Guangzhou and Yiwu in eastern China to seek their fortunes.

Chinese labour laws buckle as economy darkens

Officials are turning a blind eye to routine violations of China’s labour law to ease the burden on stricken businesses during the financial downturn.

Typhoon Nuri shuts down Hong Kong

Hong Kong was buffeted by gale force winds on Friday as typhoon Nuri churned toward the financial hub, with most of the city shut down.

Feng shui investors brace for year of fire on water

Forget fund flows and profit predictions, 2007 is about ”fire sitting on water”. Buy oil, avoid metals, and don’t get your fingers burned. Feng shui experts steeped in the…