11:54am

China snubs Norway in visa reforms

Beijing still smarting over 2010 Nobel Peace Prize for dissident

From COMPANIES 2:22am

ZTE secures $5bn from Beijing-backed bank

New funding will raise questions about its links with the state

From COMPANIES Dec 5, 2012

HSBC sells Ping An stake to Thai group

Charoen Pokphand to pay $9.4bn for 15.6% holding

Dec 5, 2012

Holidaying Chinese opt for Australia

Tourists help economy to cut reliance on mining

Dec 5, 2012

China’s ranking in corruption index slips

Report highlights challenges facing new leaders

Xi Jinping ©Getty Dec 4, 2012

China’s Xi to let a hundred flowers wilt

New leader cracks down on lavish welcomes and bloated bureaucracy

Notebook from COMMENT Dec 4, 2012

The folly of ranking national nirvana

If the state wants to spread joy, it should bring out the pocketbook, writes Patti Waldmeir

Dec 4, 2012

Chinese property market finds its fizz

Investors snap up property-related debt and equity

From COMPANIES Dec 3, 2012

Audit firms face SEC China crackdown

Five charged over paperwork allegations

George Osborne John Authers Dec 3, 2012

Video: Osborne’s fiscal chasm

John Authers Dec 3, 2012

Video: More cuts could hit Wales hard

Dec 3, 2012

Vietnam accuses China of maritime sabotage

Claims mark escalation of South China Sea dispute

From COMMENT Dec 2, 2012

Uncertain foundations

Debate is raging about the effectiveness of how China’s murky shadow banking system is regulated

From NORTH KOREA Dec 2, 2012

China concern over Pyongyang missile

N Korea will launch long-range rocket in December

Dec 2, 2012

Philippines attacks Chinese maritime law

China gives police force power to board foreign vessels

Dec 2, 2012

Chinese manufacturing picks up speed

Sector grew at fastest pace in 7 months in November

Dec 2, 2012

‘Broken Tooth’ released from Macau jail

Fears about resurgence of violence in Chinese territory

From UK Nov 30, 2012

Moscow’s rich buy £1m entry into UK

Number of wealthy migrants jumps by 78%

Nov 30, 2012

Singapore strike exposes labour friction

Bus driver protest was first industrial action in 26 years

Nov 30, 2012

China convicts nephew of blind activist

Punishment seen as retaliation for Chen Guangcheng’s escape