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FILE: China has hailed it as laying the foundations for what would become the world's biggest carbon trading market, forcing thousands of Chinese companies to cut their pollution or face deep economic hits. Picture; freeimages.com

Chinese government

China steps up climate fight with emissions trading scheme

By AFP

The scheme was launched with China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, seeking to take a global leadership role on the climate crisis in the lead up to a...

  • Police lead Hong kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai (C), 72, away from his home after he was arrested under the new national security law in Hong kong on 10 August 2020. Picture: AFP

    Hong Kong pro-democracy paper unable to pay staff after asset freeze: aide

    Apple Daily has long been a thorn in Beijing's side, with unapologetic support for the city's pro-democracy movement and caustic criticism of China's authoritarian leaders.

    418 days ago
  • Police detain a group of people after a pro-democracy march in Hong Kong on 1 January 2020. Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Hong Kong during a massive pro-democracy rally on New Year's Day, looking to carry the momentum of their movement into 2020. Picture: AFP

    China draws Western rebuke over move to tighten grip on Hong Kong

    The most controversial move at the NPC opening was the introduction of a proposal to impose a security law in Hong Kong – immediately denounced by Washington and pro-democracy figures.

    812 days ago
  • Firemen work following an explosion at a chemical plant in Yuncheng in China’s eastern Jiangsu province early on 22 March 2019. Picture: AFP.

    Six more detained over China blast that killed 78

    The explosion in Jiangsu province's Yancheng city last month was one of the worst industrial accidents in the country in recent years and led to the closure of the plant.

    1217 days ago
  • The Huawei logo stands on a Huawei office building in Dongguan in China’s southern Guangdong province on 18 December 2018. Picture: AFP

    Britain voices 'grave' concerns over China's Huawei

    The Chinese technology giant has defended its global ambitions and network in the face of Western fears that it could serve as a Trojan horse for Beijing's security apparatus.

    1325 days ago
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