China news round-up: China finances Kenya-Uganda railroad, memos target...
<!– google_ad_section_start –> Tuesday’s summary of top stories in Chinese and foreign news on Chinese politics, society, the economy and foreign affairs. <!– google_ad_section_end –> See...
View ArticleControl of China’s local government debt begins with an open book
<!– google_ad_section_start –> Among the ills afflicting the Chinese economy, a few are particularly deadly: the ballooning local government debt is one of them. No one knows for sure how massive...
View ArticleChina news round-up: Bo Xilai’s trial begins in Jinan
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View ArticleMarried cheats prefer lunchtime trysts
<!– google_ad_section_start –> With two million would-be Japanese adulterers signed up for the cheaters dating website ashleymadison.com, we can only wonder how its Hong Kong launch will go down...
View ArticleOutspoken celebrity blogger’s arrest triggers online debate
<!– google_ad_section_start –> The detention of an outspoken social media celebrity on Friday has triggered fears among supporters that the bust was a government attempt to discredit him amid a...
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Plan to curb ‘benefit tourism’
David Cameron announces a crackdown on so-called “benefit tourism”, saying EU migrants will not be able to claim taxpayer-funded support indefinitely. See the article here: Plan to curb ‘benefit...
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US bombers challenge China air zone
The US has flown two B-52 military aircraft over disputed islands in the East China Sea in defiance of new Chinese air defence rules, officials say. See more here: US bombers challenge China air zone...
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NHS told to get tough on smoking
The NHS must stop turning a “blind eye” to smoking and ban it in all hospital grounds in England, according to new guidance. Continued here: NHS told to get tough on smoking The post NHS told to get...
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GP dangers and ‘Scrooge’ Terry in news
Concerns over standards at GP practices, the “fake” sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial, more selfies and “Scrooge” John Terry make headlines. Read more: GP dangers and ‘Scrooge’...
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Ukraine leader ‘wants to sign’ deal
Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych still intends to sign an EU deal, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says, as protests continue in Kiev. Read more: Ukraine leader ‘wants to sign’ deal The...
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