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In China, the government tells commercial banks how much to lend and when to lend in a year.

Jamie Dimon says Europe needs to sort out structural issues hampering growth.

BREAKING: Terrorists carrying knives and axes attack civilian in a street of food halls.

Authorities arrest 116 people including student leaders Joshua Wong and Lester Shum.

The move comes as Beijing faces challenges in seeking the return of people suspected of committing economic crimes.

Lawmakers worried that a sharp economic slowdown may hit employment and dent public support for reforms.

Satellite images reportedly reveal construction of artificial island large enough to accommodate an airstrip.

People's Bank of China will provide liquidity support through multiple monetary policy tools.

China and Iran set to deepen bilateral ties over 'law-enforcement and security cooperation'.

Xi addresses Australian parliament as Tony Abbott hails speech which has 'historical significance'.

US and China unveil new carbon reduction targets on sidelines of Apec Summit in Beijing.

Leaders of Japan and China hold first milestone talks on sidelines of Apec summit in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

Beijing intends to boost scientific and research exploration in South Pole by setting up airfield.

Chinese economy grew at its slowest pace in five years in the July-September third-quarter.

Occupy Central protest leaders call off referendum on future of democracy protests after failing to consult demonstrators.

Dui Hua Foundation says Beijing's use of capital punishment has decreased over last decade

Both sides expect no breakthrough but hope talks will at least help ease tensions as Leung Chun-ying says China will keep off.

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying says external forces from different countries are involved in campaign.

Pro-democracy Occupy demonstrators retake streets in congested Mong Kok district.

The line would run from Beijing to Moscow and take two days.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pre-orders in China have set a new record yet launch day was low-key

Hong Kong riot police launch dawn operation taking down tents and canopies of pro-democracy protesters.

Authorities take action against officers suspected of beating up pro-democracy activist Ken Tsang.

Italian premier Matteo Renzi is eyeing deals with China to reduce his nation's debt burden.

Australia eases immigration rules for foreign nationals who invest in millions.

Crime syndicates suspected of infiltrating opposite protest camps to stir up trouble.

Student activists led by Scholarism pour into Admiralty as Hong Kong officials head for conference in Guangzhou.

Deadly Yellow Sea confrontation over illegal fishing angers Beijing

Protesters to occupy streets once again after Beijing-backed administration calls off talks.

Weak Chinese services PMI data could prompt Beijing to roll out fresh stimulus.