City of cafes: Shanghai’s love affair with coffee
Shanghai has seen a boom in cafes, with the government claiming it now has more than any other place in the world.
Taiwan and China reach deal over fishermen’s deaths
It comes five months after two Chinese fishermen died following a sea chase by Taiwan’s coast guard.
Typhoon Gaemi hits China after deaths in Taiwan and Philippines
Thousands are evacuated from southern China while Taiwan and the Philippines continue rescue operations.
China to raise retirement age as population gets older
The country’s retirement age is one of the world’s lowest – and life expectancy is higher than the US.
China seeks to unite Palestinian factions with reconciliation deal
A Hamas-Fatah agreement says they seek to share post-war rule, but this is dismissed by Israel.
Xi tackles slow growth as economy ‘hits the brakes’
A property crisis, local government debt, weak demand and unemployment are hurting China’s economy.
China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal
The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country.
Scammed by the fake Chinese police
Con men threaten to extradite their victims to China if they don’t pay “bail”.