China’s economy growth cools further amid US tariff war
China’s economic growth slowed to its lowest level in a decade in the quarter ending in June, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders as they fight a tariff war with Washington.
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Hong Kong police fight with protesters amid rising tensions
Police in Hong Kong have fought with protesters as they broke up a demonstration by thousands of people demanding the resignation of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s chief executive and an investigation into complaints of police violence.
Thousands join Hong Kong protest against Chinese traders
Several thousand people have marched in Hong Kong against traders from mainland China in what is fast becoming a summer of unrest in the semi-autonomous territory.
Thousands march in Hong Kong to raise awareness in mainland China
Thousands of protesters are marching in Hong Kong and targeting a mainland Chinese audience.
Hong Kong protesters aim to take message to mainland China
Protesters in Hong Kong are taking their message to visitors from mainland China in a march to a high-speed rail station that connects to mainland destinations.
Hong Kong students reject talks with city leader
Student unions from two Hong Kong universities have turned down invitations from city leader Carrie Lam for talks about the recent unrest over her proposal to allow the extradition of suspects to mainland China.
Tornado in China kills six people and leaves scores injured
A tornado has blown through a city in China, killing six people and injuring another 190, state media reported.
Jeremy Hunt: Good relations with China can continue despite Hong Kong dispute
Jeremy Hunt has said there is “no reason” why Britain cannot continue to have good relations with China, despite an escalation of the dispute over Hong Kong.
China says Jeremy Hunt ‘basking in faded glory’ after Hong Kong comments
China’s foreign ministry has hit back at remarks by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt on the causes of recent anti-government protests in Hong Kong, saying the territory’s former colonial master had no right to weigh in on the city’s affairs.
UK tells China not to use Hong Kong unrest as ‘pretext for oppression’
Britain has urged China not to use unrest in Hong Kong as a “pretext for oppression”.