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/ 23 November 2023

WHO asks China for more data on latest respiratory illnesses outbreak

China’s National Health Commission said last week that the spread was due to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens

By Ludovic Ehret

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/ 15 July 2019

Shanghai leads battle against China’s rising mountain of trash

On July 1, Shanghai launched China’s most ambitious garbage separation and recycling programme ever

By Lianchao Lan and Dan Martin

Africa

/ 8 November 2018

Shabby South Africa ‘misses the boat’ at China trade fair

The South African pavilion was a ‘disservice to the country’ — and no one could speak Mandarin

By Simon Allison

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/ 1 January 2015

Chaos and screams at Shanghai New Year stampede

At least 35 people were killed and 48 injured, according to city officials, during Shanghai’s New Year celebration at the Bund.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 16 July 2014

Brics development bank a go

The largest emerging economies will push ahead with a $50-billion development bank to provide alternative funding for the Brics countries.

By Raymond Colitt

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/ 20 June 2013

China: Seven hurt in stampede to see Beckham

Seven people were hurt in a stampede as hundreds of fans rushed to see football superstar David Beckham at an event in Shanghai.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 14 July 2012

Drogba arrives to warm welcome in Shanghai

More than 300 fans gathered in Shanghai to welcome Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba on his much-anticipated arrival on Saturday.

By Royston Chan

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/ 23 February 2012

Apple wins first round to sell iPads in Shanghai

Apple has won round one of a trademark case against it after a Shanghai court ruled its iPads could still be sold in the city.

By Samuel Shen and Jason Subler

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/ 16 December 2011

Beijing insists on use of real names on micro blogs

The Beijing city government has said that it will give users of micro blogs three months to register with their real names or face legal consequences.

By Ben Blanchard

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/ 18 November 2011

One plus one must make two

A lack of women in China means an estimated 30-million to 50-million men will be without a wife in 20 years.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 10 March 2011

Chinese gaze in awe at rise in country’s billionaires

China may be struggling with growing income disparities, but when it comes to making a fortune, Chinese still believe that to get rich is glorious.

By Ben Blanchard

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/ 21 February 2011

Chinese state-run media play down protest calls

China’s state media on Monday dismissed a weekend web campaign for Middle East-style protests as "performance art", while also urging public patience.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 2 May 2010

Booming China on show to world at Shanghai Expo

Shanghai opened its multibillion-dollar World Expo to the public on Saturday, showcasing China’s booming economy and resurgent national pride.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 20 April 2009

Shanghai showdown for carmakers

China’s up-and-coming carmakers unveiled a smorgasbord of new vehicles on Monday at Shanghai’s car show

By Staff Reporter

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/ 17 April 2009

Hamilton quickest in China GP practice

World champion Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in opening practice on Friday for Sunday’s Chinese Formula One Grand Prix.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 28 March 2009

Shanghai and all that jazz

After a long hibernation, the live music scene is thriving in China’s hippest city, with a host of new jazz and blues clubs, writes Tessa Thorniley.

By Tessa Thorniley

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/ 28 January 2009

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.

By James Pomfret

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/ 1 November 2008

China punishes hospitals for illegal organ trade

China’s Health Ministry has penalised three hospitals for illegally selling human organs to foreigners, a local media report said on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 17 October 2008

I’ll do my talking on the track, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton, chasing the world title at the Chinese Grand Prix, believes criticism of his driving style is an inevitable result of his success.

By Nick Mulvenney

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/ 16 October 2008

Test of nerve for F1 title contenders in China

All eyes will focus on three men when the F1 circus congregates in the paddock in Shanghai ahead of Sunday’s potentially decisive Chinese Grand Prix.

By Gordon Howard

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/ 15 October 2008

Hamilton optimistic as he rebuffs arrogance claims

Lewis Hamilton is optimistic that he won’t blow his world-title chances in China this weekend and has rebuffed claims that he is arrogant.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 14 June 2008

China blast kills 27 coal miners, seven trapped

Twenty-seven miners were killed and another seven remained trapped after an explosion in a Chinese coal mine, state media said on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 13 June 2008

Zuma renews ties in China

There was no need for apprehension once the term of the current South African government came to an end, ANC leader Jacob Zuma said in China.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 3 June 2008

Chinese premier hailed as Facebook star

China’s state media on Tuesday hailed Premier Wen Jiabao as the world’s sixth-most-popular politician on the social networking site Facebook — well ahead of United States President George Bush. Wen Jiabao’s profile was set up two days after he rushed to the scene of the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan province to oversee rescue efforts.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 3 May 2008

Deadly virus spreads to southern China

A rapidly spreading virus that has already killed 22 children in eastern China has killed an 18-month-old boy in southern China’s Guangdong province, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday. The boy died in Guangdong’s Foshan city from a suspected case of hand, foot and mouth disease, which was probably caused by the enterovirus 71, or EV71.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 22 April 2008

Revamped Goosen getting his groove back

Two-time US Open winner Retief Goosen has returned to Asia quietly confident he is finally getting his groove back after a frustrating 18 months trying to reshape his swing. The laid-back South African famously won his two Majors without a coach and then suffered a drop in form last year after deciding to hire a mentor in an effort to improve his backswing.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 18 February 2008

Chinese firm wins big Libyan railway contract

A Chinese contractor has won bids to build two railways in Libya worth a combined $2,6-billion as China enhances its economic presence in energy-rich African nations. Under one contract, China Railway Construction, the firm that built part of the railway to Tibet, would construct a 352km west-to-east coastal railway.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 4 February 2008

China approves ICBC stake in Standard Bank

Chinese regulators have given permission for Industrial and Commercial Bank (ICBC) of China, the nation’s largest lender, to buy a 20% stake in Standard Bank, ICBC said. Shareholders of Standard Bank and South African regulators have already approved the deal.

By Staff Reporter

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/ 29 January 2008

Wild China weather kills 25, besieges heartland

Chinese premier Wen Jiabao took a bullhorn in hand to encourage stranded passengers in the snow-bound city of Changsha, as unusually severe winter weather snarled transport throughout the south amidst the country’s worst power crisis.

By Lu Jianxin

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/ 16 January 2008

China’s booming budget hotels profit from no frills

German engineer Michael Bosch is not fazed by the lack of a gym and other creature comforts at his budget hotel in a converted Shanghai office building. He’s stayed at such hotels on nearly a dozen trips to Chinese cities. ”All I need is a clean, warm place to sleep. I don’t care so much about service,” the 32-year-old said as he waited for 10 minutes for a distracted receptionist to attend to him at a Motel168 on the edge of Shanghai’s financial district.

By Samuel Shen

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/ 18 November 2007

Federer blasts Ferrer to win fourth Masters Cup

World number one Roger Federer put on a vintage display to beat Spain’s David Ferrer 6-2 6-3 6-2 in securing his fourth Masters Cup title at the season-ending event on Sunday. Federer’s victory at the showcase eight-man tournament put him level with Ilie Nastase and one behind the record of five titles held by Ivan Lendl and Pete Sampras.

By Alastair Himmer

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/ 17 November 2007

Federer annihilates Nadal in Masters semi

World number one Roger Federer scored his best-ever win over arch-rival Rafael Nadal to reach his fifth Masters Cup final on Saturday. The defending champion edged a tight first set and destroyed the fading Spaniard in the second, winning 6-4, 6-1 in just 59 minutes.

By Talek Harris