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China says Ozil 'deceived by fake news' on Uighurs

China says Ozil 'deceived by fake news' on Uighurs

China said Monday that Arsenal footballer Mesut Ozil was "deceived by fake news" after he posted criticism of Beijing's treatment of its Uighur minority, and urged him to visit Xinjiang to see for himself.
Key points in the U.S.-China 'phase one' deal

Key points in the U.S.-China 'phase one' deal

After nearly two-years of bare-knuckle battling, Washington and Beijing on Friday at last announced a bargain to end the dispute. The agreement came two months after US President Donald Trump first announced a "phase one" deal.
Child's play: Coding booms among Chinese children

Child's play: Coding booms among Chinese children

Wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses and a red T-shirt, an eight-year-old Chinese boy is logged in for an online coding lesson -- as the teacher.
China ramps up campaign to redefine 'human rights'

China ramps up campaign to redefine 'human rights'

China is ramping up a global campaign to promote its own vision of human rights, inviting the likes of North Korea and Syria to a forum on the topic and drafting other countries to back its policies at the UN.
China pledges more open economy, prudent monetary policy

China pledges more open economy, prudent monetary policy

China's Communist Party wrapped up a key annual economic meeting on Thursday with pledges to carry out a "prudent" monetary policy next year and further open the country to foreign investment.
Thousands attend service for Hong Kong student who died during clashes

Thousands attend service for Hong Kong student who died during clashes

Thousands of Hong Kongers formed long lines to attend a memorial service on Thursday for a student whose death led to some of the most violent clashes in six months of democracy protests.
Canadian view of China worsens as row drags into second year

Canadian view of China worsens as row drags into second year

Canadians have soured on China, according to a poll released Wednesday, as a diplomatic crisis over tit-for-tat detentions of a Chinese tech executive and two Canadians drags into a second year.
China says detained Canadians treated in 'civilised way'

China says detained Canadians treated in 'civilised way'

China defended on Tuesday its year-long detention of two Canadians after Ottawa accused Beijing of "arbitrarily" arresting the men in what was widely seen as retaliation for the arrest of a Huawei executive.
Hong Kong leader rules out protest concessions ahead of Beijing visit

Hong Kong leader rules out protest concessions ahead of Beijing visit

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday ruled out further concessions to the city's pro-democracy movement ahead of her weekend visit to Beijing, despite a landslide election defeat for the government and a peaceful mass march.
U.S. China working to delay Dec 15 tariffs: report

U.S. China working to delay Dec 15 tariffs: report

U.S. and Chinese officials are working on a deal to postpone tariffs set to hit Chinese imports in five days, according to a media report on Tuesday.