3:31pm

China’s rail ministry faces break-up

high speed train of the new 2,298-kilometre (1,425-mile) line between Beijing and Guangzhou as it waits to start off in Beijing on December 26, 2012. China started service on December 26 on the world's longest high-speed rail route, the latest milestone in the country's rapid and -- sometimes troubled -- super fast rail network. The opening of this new line means passengers will be whisked from the capital to the southern commercial hub in just eight hours ©AFP

Powerful ministry set to fall victim to government reforms

1:08pm

China blames US hackers for attacks

Beijing says most attacks on two military sites come from US

From MARKETS 10:14am

China eases path for short sellers

Beijing moves to restore confidence in equity market with new platform

David Pilling from COMMENT 7:34pm

China pushes lending into the shadows

Banks and non-banks alike have proved adept at circumventing regulations

From COMMENT 7:25pm

China should abandon North Korea

The best way is to take the initiative to facilitate unification with South Korea, says Deng Yuwen

From left: Ma Zaoxu, assistant minister of Foreign Affairs of China; Hans-Dieter Lucas, political director of the Foreign Ministry of Germany; and Sergey Ryabkov, deputy foreign minister of Russia listen during talks on Iran's nuclear program in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Febreuary 27 2013 ©AP From MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 5:30pm

Iran agrees to follow-up nuclear talks

Discussions expected in March and April

From JAPAN Feb 27, 2013

Japanese on alert over China’s toxic smog

New guidelines to warn citizens of impact on air quality

Feb 27, 2013

Hong Kong forecasts rebound in economy

Government announces measures to reduce poverty gap

Feb 22, 2013

Huawei says Singapore agency project was not pursued

Group issues statement after FT report on death of US engineer

Apple ©Getty From COMPANIES Feb 22, 2013

Apple supplier faces sanctions in China

Clean-up entangles subsidiary of Taipei-listed Casetek

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Feb 22, 2013

HK in fresh move to cool property market

Higher stamp duties imposed and mortgages for parking bays capped

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Feb 22, 2013

BoE in talks with China on currency swap

Deal ‘will support UK domestic financial stability’

Feb 22, 2013

Shanghai reminisces about its past

The Chinese city moves to preserve its old buildings

Feb 22, 2013

Shanghai starts search for its heritage

City acts to preserve remaining architectural heritage

Feb 21, 2013

China tensions await new pope

Catholic groups under growing pressure from the state

Feb 21, 2013

Frugality drive hits China’s restaurants

Clampdown on conspicuous consumption is felt over lunar new year

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Feb 21, 2013

China drains cash to curb liquidity

Record $146bn withdrawn from the economy since Monday

From COMPANIES Feb 20, 2013

China jobs freeze as Apple cuts orders

Foxconn slows production of Apple’s iPhone 5

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Feb 20, 2013

S&P raises outlook on China property

Rating agency points to strong sales and stable financing for developers

Feb 19, 2013

China military linked to hacking attacks

PLA unit identified in US cyber security group’s report

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