Beijing confirms balloon over Latin America is Chinese China has confirmed that a balloon spotted flying over Latin America is Chinese, while the United States worked to recover what it claimed was an … World • 06 Feb
Shanghai and Beijing ratchet up Covid restrictions China's two largest cities have tightened Covid-19 curbs, fuelling public angst and even questions about the legality of its uncompromising battle with the virus. Coronavirus • 09 May 22
Beijing expands mass testing as lockdown fears grow Beijing has launched mass coronavirus testing for nearly all its 21 million residents, as fears grew that the Chinese capital may be placed under a … Coronavirus • 26 Apr 22
Beijing warns of heavy air pollution during Olympics Beijing has warned that heavy air pollution is likely during the Winter Olympics, but said emergency plans were in place to ensure the Games are … Climate Change • 24 Jan 22
UK will 'effectively' have diplomatic boycott of Games Boris Johnson has said there will "effectively be a diplomatic boycott" of the Winter Olympics in Beijing given that no UK ministers or officials will … World • 08 Dec 21
Beijing shuts roads, playgrounds amid heavy smog Motorways and school playgrounds in Beijing were closed today due to heavy pollution, as China ramps up coal production and faces scrutiny of its environmental … World • 05 Nov 21
Biggest sandstorm in decade turns Beijing skies yellow Beijing was cloaked in thick yellow smog with pollution levels surging off the charts as the worst sandstorm in a decade descended on China's capital. News Lens • 15 Mar 21
3 Hong Kong activists jailed over anti-government rally One of Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activists has been jailed for his role over a rally during anti-government protests last year. Asia • 02 Dec 20
Hong Kong activist Tony Chung charged with secession Hong Kong activist Tony Chung is the first public political figure to be prosecuted under a national security law imposed by Beijing World • 29 Oct 20
Hong Kong police arrest 53 during pro-democracy protest Police in Hong Kong arrested 53 people during protests last night that saw hundreds of activists take to the streets, before police fired pepper-spray to … World • 10 Jun 20
'If you open your front door we'll call the police' Authorities in Beijing have implemented a strict 14-day isolation for all returnees in an attempt to prevent another coronavirus outbreak. Yvonne Murray writes about her … Coronavirus • 29 Mar 20
Leaked documents reveal how China runs Xinjiang camps Leaked government documents outlining the need to prevent escape and constantly monitor detainees in China's network of internment camps refute Beijing's defence of "vocational education … Asia • 25 Nov 19
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam insists she will stay on Hong Kong's embattled leader has insisted she has no intention of stepping down, after an audio recording emerged of her saying she wanted to quit … Asia • 03 Sep 19
Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted A group of Hong Kong democracy leaders have been found guilty for their involvement in mass rallies in 2014, at a trial that sparked renewed … World • 09 Apr 19
Minor bomb blast at US Embassy in Beijing A bomb exploded outside the US embassy in Beijing, wounding the lone assailant, the embassy said in a statement, but police described the weapon merely … China • 26 Jul 18
North Korea's Kim hails 'unity' with China in new visit Kim Jong-un has declared North Korea's unstinting "friendship, unity and co-operation" with Beijing during his third visit to China this year, in a show of … North Korea • 20 Jun 18
Hainan starts first direct Dublin-Beijing service Dublin Airport today welcomed the start of of Hainan Airlines' new direct service from Beijing to Dublin. Business • 12 Jun 18
Reports Kim Jong-un travelled to China for talks There are reports that North Korea leader Kim Jong-un is visiting China in what would be his first overseas trip since taking power in 2011, … World • 27 Mar 18
First direct flights from Dublin to Beijing by June The first direct flights between Dublin and Beijing will begin in June when the largest private airline in China, Hainan Airlines, will operate four flights … Business • 15 Mar 18
Beijing shuts last coal power plant in switch to gas The last large coal-fired power plant in Beijing has suspended operations, with the city's electricity now generated by natural gas, as the city battles a … Asia • 19 Mar 17
Chinese markets end 2016 with double-digit losses Chinese stocks rose slightly today, the last trading day of 2016, but the blue-chip index ended the year more than 11% lower despite signs of … Business • 30 Dec 16
North Korea not planning to resume nuclear talks North Korea has "no thoughts" of resuming six-party talks on its nuclear programme, a top official said in Beijing, despite the repeated urgings of its … News • 23 Jun 16
Report: Toxic waste used in school tracks in China Chinese authorities have shut down nine factories and detained some executives after reports that toxic industrial waste was used to make running tracks widely used … News • 23 Jun 16
Beijing issues first 'red alert' due to smog A blanket of humid air trapping smog that is expected to envelop Beijing for at least three days has triggered the Chinese capital's first pollution … World • 08 Dec 15
China tightens security on Tiananmen anniversary China has deployed its vast security apparatus to snuff out commemoration of the suppression of pro-democracy protests around Tiananmen Square 25 years ago. News • 04 Jun 14
