News: China

We have started to collect the most important news related to China in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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China: news

Mass recall of China milk produce

Friday, September 19th 2008, 14:40

Shops in China and elsewhere are cleared of Chinese dairy products after tests find tainted normal milk as well as baby formula.
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Beijing gold

Friday, September 19th 2008, 11:46

Simply the best Paralympics ever
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China tainted milk scandal widens

Friday, September 19th 2008, 8:39

The scandal of deadly tainted dairy products in China has widened, with liquid milk now found to be contaminated.
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China arrests 12 in milk scandal

Thursday, September 18th 2008, 10:59

Chinese police arrest 12 people over a tainted milk scandal, while Hong Kong orders a product recall.
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Chinese to tighten dairy testing

Wednesday, September 17th 2008, 15:47

China pledges to test all dairy products for a banned substance after tainted baby formula makes more than 6,200 infants ill.
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Paralympic baton passed to London

Wednesday, September 17th 2008, 14:08
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Beijing, London

London takes over as the Paralympic host city as Beijing bids farewell to the Games in a final closing ceremony.
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Chinese baby milk toll escalates

Wednesday, September 17th 2008, 11:07

The number of babies in China made sick by contaminated milk powder has risen to more than 6,200, the government says.
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Weir storms to second Games gold

Tuesday, September 16th 2008, 12:38
related places: Beijing

GB's David Weir grabs his second gold on the track as ParalympicsGB make it a century of medals in Beijing.
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China milk toll may rise further

Tuesday, September 16th 2008, 8:43

China's Health Ministry says the number of babies affected by contaminated milk powder may be rising.
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Toxic milk toll rockets in China

Monday, September 15th 2008, 10:18

More than 1,250 children have fallen ill and two have died after drinking contaminated milk, says China's health ministry.
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NZ firm warned of China milk risk

Sunday, September 14th 2008, 11:59
related countries: New Zealand

A Chinese firm whose tainted milk powder made babies ill was urged to withdraw the product, its New Zealand partner says.
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Chinese baby milk scare 'severe'

Saturday, September 13th 2008, 11:36

More than 430 Chinese babies are ill with kidney stones as a result of contaminated milk powder, officials say.
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'Arrests' after China landslide

Friday, September 12th 2008, 15:39

More than a dozen mine officials have reportedly been arrested after a landslide killed at least 178 people in China.
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China to punish baby milk makers

Friday, September 12th 2008, 6:47

China has vowed to severely punish makers of defective baby milk formula, after an infant died and dozens fell ill.
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N Korea 'builds new missile site'

Thursday, September 11th 2008, 9:56
related countries: North Korea

Reports say North Korea is close to completing a new launch site for long-range missiles close to its border with China.
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China investigates baby formula

Thursday, September 11th 2008, 7:28

Chinese officials are investigating a brand of baby formula after more than a dozen babies who drank it developed kidney stones.
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Chinese youth 'face suicide risk'

Wednesday, September 10th 2008, 14:08

A Chinese mental health charity warns that more young Chinese people die at their own hands than any other means.
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Toll from China landslide rises

Wednesday, September 10th 2008, 13:43

A landslide that devastated a valley in central China on Monday killed over 120 people, rescuers say, and more are missing.
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Chinese trade surplus at new high

Wednesday, September 10th 2008, 6:36
related countries: United States
related places: August

China's trade surplus hit a monthly record of $28.7bn in August as the gap with the US and Europe widens.
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Dazzling show opens Paralympics

Saturday, September 6th 2008, 12:06

Chinese President Hu Jintao opens the Paralympic Games in Beijing at a stunning ceremony in the Bird's Nest stadium.
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Protests in two Chinese cities

Friday, September 5th 2008, 15:10
related places: Hunan

The Chinese government reportedly sends thousands of soldiers and police to quell unrest in Hunan province.
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China admits quake school defects

Thursday, September 4th 2008, 10:50

China admits there could have been construction problems with some schools that collapsed during the Sichuan earthquake.
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China to let groups tour N Korea

Wednesday, September 3rd 2008, 7:34
related countries: North Korea

China names North Korea as an official tour destination, allowing groups of Chinese tourists to visit the reclusive neighbouring state.
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Coca Cola in $2.5bn Chinese deal

Wednesday, September 3rd 2008, 6:56

Drinks giant Coca Cola is to pay $2.5bn to buy Chinese juice company Huiyan, to tap into demand for healthier drinks.
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Beijing air measures 'must stay'

Tuesday, September 2nd 2008, 9:54
related places: Beijing

Beijing residents say they want measures aimed at cutting pollution during the Olympics to remain in place.
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China earthquake death toll rises

Monday, September 1st 2008, 4:26

A powerful earthquake in China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces killed 32 and left more than 460 injured, says state media.
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South-west China hit by new quake

Sunday, August 31st 2008, 7:50

A powerful earthquake in China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces leaves 22 dead and more than 100 injured, says state media.
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Rights boost?

Friday, August 29th 2008, 15:57

Human rights in China after the Olympic Games
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China's CNPC seals $3bn Iraq deal

Thursday, August 28th 2008, 11:02
related countries: Iraq

China's state-oil firm CNPC has agreed a $3bn (£1.63bn) oil services contract for Iraq.
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Two police die in Xinjiang clash

Thursday, August 28th 2008, 10:32
related places: Xinjiang

Two Chinese policemen have been killed in a clash in the north-west region of Xinjiang, reports say.
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China admits mismanaged funds

Thursday, August 28th 2008, 8:33

China's government departments misused, embezzled or mismanaged more than $6.7bn in 2007, the state auditor says.
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New direction

Thursday, August 28th 2008, 5:54

With the Games over, where does China go next?
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Cash boost for China medallists

Tuesday, August 26th 2008, 10:40

Chinese athletes who won gold medals at this summer's Beijing Olympics are to be paid about $51,000 each (£28,000). according to Chinese state media.
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Organisers hail 'glorious' Games

Monday, August 25th 2008, 12:23

The 2008 Beijing Games are praised as "truly exceptional" by Olympics chief Jacques Rogge.
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N Korea tops Seoul summit agenda

Monday, August 25th 2008, 11:05
related countries: North Korea, South Korea
related places: Seoul

South Korean and Chinese presidents discuss stalled North Korean nuclear talks, as a two-day summit begins in Seoul.
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Price controls hurt China refiner

Monday, August 25th 2008, 9:01

Profits at Asia's biggest oil refiner Sinopec fall as price controls prevent the firm from passing on record crude costs.
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Australia allows China investment

Monday, August 25th 2008, 7:22
related countries: Australia

Australia approves China's recent purchase of a stake in mining giant Rio Tinto despite fears it could harm national interests.
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China deports US Tibet protesters

Monday, August 25th 2008, 3:53
related countries: United States
related places: Beijing

China deports eight Americans detained in Beijing last week for demonstrating about Tibet during the Olympic Games.
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2012 Hindley image use condemned

Sunday, August 24th 2008, 21:33
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Beijing

Downing Street and London Mayor Boris Johnson criticise of the use of a portrait of murderer Myra Hindley in a video shown at a London 2012 event in Beijing.
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Delighted hosts

Sunday, August 24th 2008, 17:45

China feels 2008 Games will leave positive legacy
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Beijing bids farewell to Olympics

Sunday, August 24th 2008, 15:14

China brings the curtain down on the 2008 Olympics with a spectacular closing ceremony in the Bird's Nest Stadium.
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US urges China to free activists

Sunday, August 24th 2008, 7:44
related countries: United States
related places: Beijing

US officials urge China to free eight activists detained after mounting pro-Tibet protests in Beijing last week.
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China wins first ever boxing gold

Sunday, August 24th 2008, 6:01
related countries: Mongolia

Zou Shiming helps China to its first ever Olympic boxing gold, after his opponent, Mongolia's Serdamba Purevdorj is forced to retire with an injury.
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China wins first ever boxing gold

Sunday, August 24th 2008, 6:01
related countries: Mongolia

Zou Shiming helps China to its first ever Olympic boxing gold, after his opponent, Mongolia's Serdamba Purevdorj is forced to retire with an injury.
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Marathon gold for Kenya's Wanjiru

Sunday, August 24th 2008, 1:43
related countries: Kenya
related places: Beijing

Sammy Wanjiru wins Kenya's first ever gold in the men's marathon, breaking the Olympic record despite the soaring heat.
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Live - Olympics finale

Saturday, August 23rd 2008, 23:11

The 29th Olympic Games is brought to an end in the Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing and London becomes the offical host.
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Superb DeGale lands boxing gold

Saturday, August 23rd 2008, 13:03
related countries: Cuba

James DeGale wins Great Britain's 19th gold at the Beijing Olympics with victory over Cuba's Emilio Correa in a bad-tempered middleweight final.
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China 'blocks' iTunes music store

Friday, August 22nd 2008, 15:03

Apple iTunes customers in China fear the online store has been blocked after a pro-Tibet album became a hit.
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Olympic probe into gymnasts' ages

Friday, August 22nd 2008, 13:42

The IOC says it has asked China for more proof that none of its winning women's team were under-age.
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Games v Grannies

Friday, August 22nd 2008, 10:07

The casualties of China's drive for a successful Olympics
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Live - Olympics

Friday, August 22nd 2008, 0:47
related places: Beijing

Usain Bolt collects his third gold as Jamaica win the sprint replay in a new world record after Britain's Tim Brabants wins canoeing gold and Heather Fell claims silver in the modern pentathlon.
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Forest spoils

Thursday, August 21st 2008, 17:15

Fears that rubber-tapping is wrecking China's rainforest
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China touters rue star's drop-out

Thursday, August 21st 2008, 16:20

Chinese ticket touts rue the drop-out of star athlete Liu Xiang, as tickets for hurdles events plummet in value.
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We won't try to top Beijing - Coe

Wednesday, August 20th 2008, 17:16
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Beijing

London 2012 chief Lord Coe admits that the current Olympics in Beijing will be the last Games of its scale.
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Mao's successor Hua Guofeng dies

Wednesday, August 20th 2008, 14:57
related places: Beijing

Hua Guofeng, who succeeded Mao Zedong for a short period in 1976, has died in Beijing aged 87, report state media.
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Mao's successor

Wednesday, August 20th 2008, 14:56

Hua Guofeng's time as China's leader was brief but key
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Mao's successor Hua Guofeng dies

Wednesday, August 20th 2008, 11:56
related places: Beijing

Hua Guofeng, who briefly succeeded Mao Zedong in 1976, has died in Beijing aged 87, report state media.
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China Games 'a broadcast record'

Wednesday, August 20th 2008, 7:12

The Beijing Games looks set to become the most widely broadcast event in Olympic history, according to the IOC
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Bustos puts US into Beijing final

Wednesday, August 20th 2008, 5:00
related countries: Japan, United States
related places: Beijing

Crystl Bustos hits a three-run homer in the ninth inning as the United States beat Japan 4-1 to reach the final of the Olympic softball tournament.
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Live - Olympics

Wednesday, August 20th 2008, 0:46
related countries: United Kingdom

Men's and women's singles table tennis continues in Beijing while Russia's Larisa Ilchenko overtakes two British swimmers to take gold in a thrilling 10km marathon on day 12 of the Games.
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Bahrain wins first Olympic gold

Tuesday, August 19th 2008, 15:46
related countries: Bahrain

Bahrain's Rashid Ramzi holds off Asbel Kiprop down the final straight to win the 1500m at the Beijing Olympics.
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GB Olympians power to new heights

Tuesday, August 19th 2008, 14:23
related countries: United Kingdom

Christine Ohuruogu's 400m win takes Britain's gold medal haul to 16, their best Olympic performance for a century.
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Why are some countries more successful at the Olympics?

Tuesday, August 19th 2008, 11:51
related countries: United States

China is currently top of the medals table at the Beijing Olympics with 39 gold medals. The USA has the highest number of medals overall, with 72 medals in total. How important are Olympic medals to your country?
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China jumps Olympics air hurdle

Tuesday, August 19th 2008, 10:43
related places: Beijing

Despite fears in the run-up to the Olympic Games, the skies above Beijing have met clean-air standards, officials say.
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Live - Olympics

Tuesday, August 19th 2008, 0:32
related places: Beijing

Usain Bolt will star as the athletics resumes on day 11 in Beijing, after Britain win three gold medals in sailing and cycling.
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Race heartbreak

Monday, August 18th 2008, 11:55

Chinese fans distraught over exit of star Liu Xiang
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Olympics day 10 as it happened

Monday, August 18th 2008, 11:11
related countries: Australia, Portugal
related places: Beijing

The athletics events resume on day 10 after Chinese star Liu Xiang limps out of contention, while Britain win another cycling gold medal.
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China 'yet to approve protests'

Monday, August 18th 2008, 10:29

China has received 77 applications to protest during the Olympics - but none have been approved, officials say.
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Growth concerns dent China shares

Monday, August 18th 2008, 9:10

China's main share index falls by 5.3% to a 20-month closing low on fears that slowing growth will dent corporate profits.
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China stunned by Liu injury blow

Monday, August 18th 2008, 8:16

Defending 110m hurdles champion Liu Xiang, face of the Beijng Olympics, is out of the Games after pulling out with injury.
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Team win gains China gold record

Sunday, August 17th 2008, 14:17

China win the women's table tennis team event to overtake their previous best of 32 Olympic gold medals.
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Tomescu wins as Radcliffe toils

Sunday, August 17th 2008, 9:33
related places: Beijing

Paula Radcliffe shows her spirit to finish the Olympic marathon in 23rd place in Beijing as Romania's Constantina Tomescu wins gold.
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Phelps wins historic eighth gold

Sunday, August 17th 2008, 3:19

American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics to beat Mark Spitz's record of seven.
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Live - Olympics

Saturday, August 16th 2008, 23:12
related places: Beijing

Britain win four more gold medals in sailing, rowing and cycling on day nine in Beijing, after Michael Phelps clinches his record eighth swimming title.
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Olympics day eight as it happened

Saturday, August 16th 2008, 15:30
related places: Beijing

Usain Bolt smashes the world record to win 100m gold after cyclists Bradley Wiggins and Chris Hoy, swimmer Rebecca Adlington and rowing's men's coxless four win gold for GB.
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Golden Britons sparkle in Beijing

Saturday, August 16th 2008, 14:21
related places: Beijing

Bradley Wiggins, Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington and the men's rowing four all win Olympic gold.
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Proud Jamaica

Friday, August 15th 2008, 22:44

Beijing's 100m showdown has a nation spellbound
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'Scam' probe of Chinese killed in UK

Friday, August 15th 2008, 19:23
related countries: United Kingdom

A Chinese couple murdered in Britain may have been involved in a range of betting and internet scams.
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Partisan crowd

Friday, August 15th 2008, 17:40

Old tensions linger at China-Japan football clash
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'No questions'

Friday, August 15th 2008, 9:08
related places: Xinjiang

Seeking answers in China's violence-hit Xinjiang region
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British protester held in Beijing

Friday, August 15th 2008, 8:33
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Beijing

A protester from the UK is arrested by police in China after unfurling a pro-Tibet banner in front of a building in Beijing.
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China investment beats forecasts

Friday, August 15th 2008, 7:50

China's capital investment has risen more than expected in the first half of 2008, official figures show.
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Olympics day seven as it happened

Friday, August 15th 2008, 0:50
related countries: United Kingdom, United States
related places: Beijing

Britain win gold in men's team sprint cycling and make sure of two sailing medals, and Kelly Sotherton ends day one of the heptathlon in third.
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Violence spreads?

Thursday, August 14th 2008, 23:34

Bus blasts breed fear in quiet corner of China
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Federer hit by shock Olympic loss

Thursday, August 14th 2008, 17:28
related places: Beijing

Roger Federer crashes out of the men's singles with a 6-4 7-6 defeat by James Blake but Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic reach the last four.
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China defends pre-Games promises

Thursday, August 14th 2008, 9:04

China vigorously defends itself against accusations it has not fulfilled promises made when it bid for the Olympic Games.
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Chinese industrial output slows

Thursday, August 14th 2008, 6:05

China's industrial output growth eased in July as overseas demand slowed and some plants were shut ahead of the Olympics.
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Live - Olympics

Thursday, August 14th 2008, 1:00
related countries: Norway, United States
related places: Beijing

China's Yang Wei wins gold in the all-around gymnastics final on day six of the Games, with 17 Olympic titles at stake.
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Not welcome

Thursday, August 14th 2008, 0:21
related places: Beijing

Beijing's protest parks remain empty, amid arrests
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Live - Olympics

Wednesday, August 13th 2008, 12:58
related places: Beijing

Michael Phelps breaks the record for Olympic golds and GB cyclist Emma Pooley wins silver in the time trial on day five in Beijing.
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Activists held over Games protest

Wednesday, August 13th 2008, 8:49
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Beijing

A number of pro-Tibet activists and a British journalist are arrested in the Chinese capital, Beijing, reports say.
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New attitudes

Wednesday, August 13th 2008, 5:29

How Paralympics could help disabled people in China
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China win first women's team gold

Wednesday, August 13th 2008, 4:49
related countries: United States

China overcome an injury-ravaged United States team to clinch their first gymnastics women's team Olympic title.
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Renewed violence in west China

Tuesday, August 12th 2008, 9:53
related places: Xinjiang

Three security staff are stabbed to death in the latest violent incident in China's western-most region of Xinjiang.
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Hard-up anti-immigration firebrand Le Pen sells French HQ to Chinese

Tuesday, August 12th 2008, 9:28
related countries: France

The French far-right National Front party is selling its party headquarters to a Chinese university, to pay off debts.
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Empty Olympic seats cause concern

Tuesday, August 12th 2008, 6:42

Chinese officials admit they are worried about empty seats at some Olympic events, hiring volunteers to fill empty venues.
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China capture team gymnastic gold

Tuesday, August 12th 2008, 5:02
related countries: Japan, United States

China's men deliver a stunning performance to claim the team gymnastics title ahead of Japan and the United States.
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Third gold for unstoppable Phelps

Tuesday, August 12th 2008, 3:00

Michael Phelps claims his third gold medal of the Beijing Olympics with victory in the men's 200m freestyle swimming.
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Live - Olympics

Tuesday, August 12th 2008, 0:24
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Beijing

American Michael Phelps wins the third of a possible eight golds and China take gold in the men's team gymnastics.
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Olympic curbs

Monday, August 11th 2008, 23:33
related countries: India

Chinese factory shutdowns cause Indian shortages
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