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UK PM May promises EU exit 'in full'

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday she would deliver a full exit from the EU, hitting back at critics threatening to block the process in parliament.

China adopts interpretation to Basic Law of HK SAR

China's top legislature on Monday adopted an interpretation to Article 104 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR).

Thrilling hours before the launch of Long March 5 rocket

The last moment of new heavy-lift carrier rocket Long March 5's launch was the most breathtaking one in the history of China's aerospace attempts, said experts.

China's personal shoppers are cashing in

Julie Li-not her real name-is laden with Harrods carrier bags full of cosmetics, but they are not hers; she is a freelance retail consultant, something known in China as a daigou.

South Korean remake of 'Hide and Seek' screened in China

Hide and Seek, a Chinese remake of the South Korean hit with the same title, was open to Chinese cinemas on Nov 4.

Zou living his world title dream

As methodical as a surgeon and cool as an assassin, Zou Shiming punched his way to the vacant WBO world flyweight title on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

FBI clears Clinton in latest email review before election

The FBI said it stood by its earlier finding that no criminal charges were warranted against Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Mulberry-bark paper listed as UNESCO cultural heritage

The handmade mulberry-bark paper, originating thousands of years ago in Xinjiang, has been listed as intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO.

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Northern highlights

A crystal-clear castle carved from ice. Red-crowned cranes that swim through the skies. White waterfalls frozen in time.

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The promise of biotech for China, UK

Recently, China has shifted its strategic investment toward high-technology assets. Why does it matter to the UK? Will the UK biotech startup scene benefit?

China's largest desert freshwater lake under threat

China's largest desert freshwater lake is in danger of drying up, experts have warned.

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