China’s stock market slide prompts nearly 200 arrestsInvestigation led to many prominent figures being arrested for online rumour-mongeringTue Sept 08 2015 - 04:00
China holds military parade to commemorate end of WWIITroop cut announced as Beijing marks 70th anniversary of victory over JapanThu Sept 03 2015 - 10:13
North Korea to taste free market in trade zone on border with ChinaResidents living in zone within 20km of border will be allowed to tradeTue Sept 01 2015 - 04:00
80m Chinese tune into ‘Glamorous Ireland’ showDocumentary an excellent way of showcasing Ireland, says Tourism Ireland chiefTue Sept 01 2015 - 04:00
China arrests nearly 200 in stock market crackdownArrests relate to ‘rumour-mongering’ about stock market collapse and Tianjin explosionsMon Aug 31 2015 - 12:00
China remains optimistic as it adjusts to ‘new normal’Communist Party newspaper says economy is sound but stock market disagreesSat Aug 29 2015 - 01:00
World tries to catch up with China’s ‘new normal’As volatility stalks global markets, China tries to restore confidence in economyFri Aug 28 2015 - 06:00
Eleven charged with dereliction of duty over Tianjin blastsOfficials accused of oversight failure in port explosions that killed at least 145Fri Aug 28 2015 - 01:00
Other countries rebound as Beijing cuts rate allowing banks to lend more moneyFifth interest rate cut since November expected to boost activityWed Aug 26 2015 - 01:00
Beijing Letter: Chinese World War parade a show of strengthChina suffered terribly in the second World War but ceremony will display its confidenceWed Aug 26 2015 - 01:00
Black Monday adds to concerns about health of China’s economyStock market slide is worst since 2009 global financial crisisTue Aug 25 2015 - 05:00
Asia Briefing: Thailand weighs up impact of shrine bombing on tourismThe government is hoping tourists will forget the blast before the season begins in OctoberTue Aug 25 2015 - 04:00
Asia Briefing: Tianjin tries to return to normal after explosionsBinhai’s economy could face downturn pressure on its trade and logistics industriesTue Aug 25 2015 - 04:00
China tries to measure how safe Tianjin’s air, earth and water areThe death toll from the blasts stands at 116 and another 60 people are missingSat Aug 22 2015 - 01:01
Thai police claim ‘big network’ behind Bangkok bombingOfficials believe at least 10 people planned Erawan shrine blast, including foreignersFri Aug 21 2015 - 01:00
China’s emissions may be 14% lower than feared, research findsDespite good news China overtook US to be biggest producer of greenhouse gasesThu Aug 20 2015 - 21:13
Several people behind Bangkok bomb, say Thai policeIdentikit sketch released of man sought in connection with explosion that killed 20Thu Aug 20 2015 - 01:01
Analysis: Uncertainty over who was responsible for Bangkok bombingTargeting a tourist area would be a surprising move by any disaffectied domestic groupWed Aug 19 2015 - 01:00
Bangkok bombing: Manhunt for suspect seen leaving backpackThai police ‘not ruling out anything’ in search for those responsible for blastTue Aug 18 2015 - 21:07
Mounting concern among Irish in Thailand after bombingDepartment of Foreign Affairs cautions ‘strong level of security awarness’ after blastTue Aug 18 2015 - 17:50
Rash of scams claims some high-profile patsiesPolice talk of a wave of sophisticated fraudTue Aug 18 2015 - 04:00
Counting the economic cost of Tianjin explosionVW, Renault among badly hit firmsTue Aug 18 2015 - 04:00
Attack at Bangkok tourist attraction kills at least 19Member of ruling junta says bomb was aimed at damaging Thai economyTue Aug 18 2015 - 01:00
People demand compensation as Tianjin death toll hits 114After the blasts in China, 698 people remain in hospital, 57 in critical conditionMon Aug 17 2015 - 17:33
Chinese leader visits Tianjin as death toll rises to 112Majority of the 95 people known to be still missing after disaster are firefightersMon Aug 17 2015 - 01:00
Relatives look for loved ones after Tianjin blastsDeaths still rising after massive explosions in northeastern Chinese port citySat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00
Chinese rescuers pull firefighter (19) from explosion rubbleLocal families fearful that rain could cause further explosions in port of TianjinFri Aug 14 2015 - 12:41
Stability or openness: can China now manage both?The real test of the Communist Party’s popularity may have arrived as economy slowsFri Aug 14 2015 - 07:30
Chinese port city left reeling in wake of deadly blastsAt least 50 dead and hundreds injured in two explosions, writes Clifford Coonan in TianjinFri Aug 14 2015 - 01:00
Tianjin explosions: Foul tang in air as troops tackle cleanupWith 50 dead and hundreds injured, thoughts turn to environmental fallout from blastsThu Aug 13 2015 - 20:42
Chinese central bank devalues yuan by nearly 2%Currency intervention seen as attempt to stimulate exports and boost stalling growthWed Aug 12 2015 - 01:00
China releases blacklist of 120 obscene or immoral songsProscribed catalogue takes aim at undesirable songs with ‘severely problematic content’Tue Aug 11 2015 - 20:23
Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum launched in Croke ParkKerry-based Fexco the main sponsor of event that takes place in Shanghai in OctoberTue Aug 11 2015 - 04:00
Irish students take part in Huawei programme in ChinaTelecom giant’s course will teach students about technology industry and MandarinTue Aug 11 2015 - 04:00
Communist Party leadership’s annual visit to Beidaihe in doubtPolitical matters and China’s economy likely to dominate discussions -- if it happensMon Aug 10 2015 - 18:42
Who tops the class – China tigers or western softies?Beijing Letter: BBC documentary sparks debate on education philosophyMon Aug 10 2015 - 01:00
Chinese premier under pressure to stimulate economyChina’s producer-price index, measuring prices at factory gate, fell 5.4 per cent in JulyMon Aug 10 2015 - 01:00
Thailand’s foreign minister admits to ‘crush’ on Chinese counterpartGeneral Tanasak Patimapragorn says how much he loves Wang YiFri Aug 07 2015 - 01:01
Beijing Olympics anthem accused of ripping off Frozen’s ‘Let It Go’Online critics see strong similarities between the two power balladsWed Aug 05 2015 - 18:38
China stocks continue their wild ride as ‘spoofers’ are targetedFears that heavy speculative selling could have destabilising effect on China’s economyWed Aug 05 2015 - 16:33
Sex and fraud scandal erupts at China’s famous Shaolin templeCleric Shi Yongxin investigated over claims he fathered children, embezzled funds and ate meatTue Aug 04 2015 - 19:23
Chinese government officials visiting Ireland stayed in family homesVisits to Dublin and Cork on the agenda for the party of 16 Chinese senior delegatesTue Aug 04 2015 - 04:00
Hey big spender: the rise and rise of the Chinese touristAbout 120 million Chinese people are expected to travel abroad this year and to spend billionsSat Aug 01 2015 - 09:20
Irish a kind, simple and helpful people, China’s UnionPay advises travellersPayments company faces increased competition in China from foreign firmsTue Jul 28 2015 - 08:00
China is world’s safest stock market, says exchanges chiefGovernment intervention in market slowdown prompts fears for reformTue Jul 28 2015 - 06:30
Asia Briefing: Despite slowdown, China remains a major presence at VinexpoChinese now regard wine to be a healthy and sophisticated drinkTue Jul 21 2015 - 07:15
Asia Briefing: Apple contractor Foxconn plans for one million workers in India by 2020Expansion highlights growing competition with China for manufacturing jobsTue Jul 21 2015 - 06:45
Chinese market interventions provide stability but reform neededThe Chinese government acted decisively, but fears of volatility still stalk the marketsSat Jul 18 2015 - 01:01
Asia Briefing: What lessons can be learnt from China’s stock market slideMarket players anxious about government interventionTue Jul 14 2015 - 01:45
Asia Briefing: World Bank makes open call for reform of ‘distorted’ role of the state in China‘Wasteful investment, over-indebtedness, and a weakly regulated shadow-banking system’ needs to be dealt with, says reportTue Jul 14 2015 - 01:00
