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China's retail sales slipped in August to post growth of 7.5% - 0.1% down on the previous month

China's economy strains under disappointing data

Business / 16 Sep

Thousands took to the streets in an unsanctioned rally

Tear gas, water cannon used during Hong Kong protest

Pro-China supporters waving Chinese flags shout slogans against anti-government protesters

Hong Kong police move in to clear protest clashes

London Stock Exchange has today rejected Hong Kong Exchange's $39 billion takeover offer

London Stock Exchange rejects Hong Kong takeover bid

Business / 13 Sep

Chinese visitors enjoy the Irish landscape

Ceád Míle Fáilte to more Chinese visitors

Business / 11 Sep

The goods exempted from tariffs include whey and fish meal

China exempts 16 types of US goods from extra tariffs

Business / 11 Sep

China's producer price index dropped by 0.8% on an annual basis in August after a 0.3% drop in July

China's factory prices fall faster on weak demand

Business / 10 Sep

Jack Ma's flamboyant style and charismatic leadership has made him the most recognised Chinese entrepreneur

Alibaba set for 'big challenge' as chairman Ma departs

Business / 10 Sep

Diplomatic relations between China and Canada have been strained over a number of issues over the past few months

China-Canada relations continue to sour

Chancellor Merkel arrived in China yesterday

Hong Kong freedoms must be 'guaranteed' - Merkel

More high-level trade talks between China and the US set to take place next month

China, US to hold trade talks in October - ministry

Business / 05 Sep

Carrie Lam said China supports her decision to withdraw an extradition bill

Hong Kong leader says China supports bill withdrawal

Carrie Lam insists she wants to stay on as leader

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam insists she will stay on

A protester wearing a gas mask throws back a tear gas after police fired tear gas during an anti-government rally

Hong Kong police fire tear gas in latest clashes

Although largely peaceful, there has been spates of heavy violence at the protests

What does Hong Kong want? And what will Beijing do?

Analysis and Comment / 02 Sep

Police carried out a series of raids across the city

Democracy activists arrested across Hong Kong

A new round of US tariffs on some Chinese goods is scheduled to take effect on Sunday, threatening to escalate an already bitter trade war

Signs of new US-China trade discussions as tariffs loom

Business / 30 Aug

Hong Kong has been rocked by weeks of protests

China warns G7 over 'thoughtless remarks' on Hong Kong

The city government has said violence is pushing Hong Kong to the brink of great danger

Boy, 12, among 86 people arrested in Hong Kong

Hong Kong / 27 Aug

Police warned protesters they would deploy the water cannon jets if they did not leave the area

First gunshot, water cannon used in Hong Kong clashes

It was the first use of tear gas by Hong Kong police in about 10 days

Hong Kong police use tear gas to disperse protests

Social media companies have faced criticism about the spread of misinformation on their sites

YouTube disables 200 videos over Hong Kong demos

Image: Sinogene

Garlic the kitten paves way for cat cloning - for €32k

News Lens / 22 Aug

Today's rally at the city's Victoria Park is an attempt to wrestle the narrative of the protest back

Tens of thousands join latest rally in Hong Kong

Several thousand teachers and their supporters have marched in Hong Kong

School teachers march in protest through Hong Kong

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