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Asia
Typhoon Doksuri: Thousands flee their homes as heavy rain lashes Beijing
BEIJING: Beijing recorded its heaviest rainfall this year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passed through China’s capital on Monday…
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Beijing on alert as Typhoon Doksuri sweeps northwards
BEIJING: A swathe of northern China, including the capital Beijing, was put under alert on Saturday (Jul 29) as Typhoon Doksuri…
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Asia
China slams ‘malicious hype’ over Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s dismissal
BEIJING: China said on Thursday (Jul 27) it opposed “malicious hype” concerning this week’s removal of foreign minister Qin Gang,…
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Asia
How did Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee fare in his first year in office?
After that, the attention turned to manpower, a resource that Hong Kong urgently needs to sharpen its competitive edge. In…
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Asia
Beijing swelters in extreme heat for third straight day
On Saturday, state media reported ground surface temperatures in excess of 70C in parts of Shandong – China’s most populous…
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Asia
Beijing swelters in extreme heat for third straight day
BEIJING: Beijing, sweltering in extreme heat, is expected on Saturday (Jun 24) to top 40 degrees Celsius (104F) for a…
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Asia
Beijing sizzles with hot weather alert at highest level
BEIJING: Beijing on Friday (Jun 23) upgraded its warning for hot weather to “red” – the highest in a colour-coded alert…
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Asia
Beijing upgrades warning for hot weather to highest level
BEIJING: Beijing on Friday (Jun 23) upgraded its warning for hot weather to “red” – the highest in a colour-coded alert…
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Restaurant explosion kills 31 in northwest China
BEIJING: At least 31 people were killed when an explosion ripped through a restaurant in the northwestern Chinese city of…
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United States
US and China reach ‘common ground’ after Blinken visit
The United States and China have agreed to stabilise their badly deteriorated ties during a critical visit to Beijing by…
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