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China presented with stark test of policy

Nuclear move puts pressure on new leadership

Pupils recite 'Di Zi Gui', which translates to 'Standards for being a Good Student and Child' at the playground of Jiale Center Primary School at the Jiale Township on December 3, 2010 in Chengmai County of Hainan Province, China. Di Zi Gui is an ancient book sourced from the Analects of Confucius with lessons on living in harmony with others and being a good person based upon teachings by the Chinese philosopher Confucius. ©Getty From MANAGEMENT Feb 11, 2013

China wakes up to innovation

The country is taking steps to encourage a culture of research and invention

Fireworks illuminate the skyline to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year of Snake in Beijing, China ©Getty From MULTIMEDIA Feb 10, 2013

Chinese New Year

China and Chinese communities in other parts of the world welcome the ‘Year of the Snake’

Feb 10, 2013

China ushers in frugal year of the snake

Beijing has called for less conspicuous spending

A traffic jam following power outage and rains at the Delhi-Gurgaon road on the outskirts of New Delhi, India Feb 8, 2013

Video: China’s Myanmar problem

Feb 8, 2013

Surge in Chinese credit raises fears

Data stoke concerns over overheating in China’s economy

This aerial shot taken on September 15, 2010 shows the disputed islands known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China in the East China Sea ©Getty Feb 8, 2013

China denies targeting Japanese ship

US Pacific Command chief calls for ‘de-escalation’

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Feb 8, 2013

China trade growth hints at strong 2013

German trade data show consumers still reluctant to spend

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Macau casinos target mass appeal

Groups look to move away from reliance on junkets

Lunar new year travellers wait for their train at the West Railway Station in Beijing as they join millions of other workers leaving the capital for the holiday ©AFP From MULTIMEDIA Feb 7, 2013

China’s new year getaway

The world’s largest annual human migration is under way as millions of workers head home for the lunar new year festival

Feb 7, 2013

China extinguishes anti-Japan fireworks

Beijing appears to be working to keep tensions in check

Feb 7, 2013

China’s urban balancing act

New leadership under pressure to reform social system

Feb 6, 2013

China acts to combat air pollution

Government announces tough standards for vehicle fuel

Feb 6, 2013

Senkaku row raises militarisation fears

Maritime dispute could spark China-Japan hostilities

Feb 6, 2013

China bans ‘gift’ adverts in graft fight

Regulator outlaws advertising touting presents for leaders

From JAPAN Feb 6, 2013

Abe blasts China over maritime incident

Tokyo accuses China of targeting Japanese ship

Feb 5, 2013

Beijing vows to raise minimum wages

Push to tackle growing inequality

Feb 4, 2013

Fresh accusations in China dumping case

EU solar glass manufacturers open new front in trade war

Feb 3, 2013

China wary amid push for union poll

The rise in conflicts prompts Beijing to promote staff rights

Feb 3, 2013

Foxconn plans Chinese union vote

Landmark move to boost workers’ rights comes amid growing unrest

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