China

Major economic and political issues on agenda of G8 meeting in June in Northern Ireland.

M&A activity declines in 2012 due to global economic uncertainty.

Huawei reportedly involved in deal to sell equipment to Iranian telecoms giant MCI.

Stocks trade in narrow volumes as major bourses remain shut.

Most of the Asian bourses post annual gains as the year 2012 comes to a close.

Domestic demand, rather than exports, driving Chinese growth.

Markets trade positive on final working day of year, but remain wary of US 'fiscal cliff' talks

Prime Minister says Britons can look forward to 2013 with 'realism and optimism'.

New internet laws in China now make it legal for the government to delete content it considers to be illegal, and demand that service users provide their real name

David Beckham is considering a number of options over his future, according to his management company, with the superstar believed to be looking at the possibility of a move to a new country as his glittering career continues.

Bob Diamond is biggest to leave post but 2012 had fair share of top-flight resignations.

Apple has been ordered by a Chinese court to pay £100,000 damages, as it was found guilty of copyright violation.

Industrial output in November declines 1.7 percent and consumer prices fall 0.1 percent.

Asian markets extend gains as the Yen dropped to a more than two-year low on monetary easing hopes.

CCTV footage shows moment giant fish tank shatters at Orient shopping centre.

Trains run the 1,425 miles between Beijing and Guangzhou at average speed of up 186mph.

Aung San Suu Kyi, Pussy Riot, Bashar al-Assad and Francesco Schettino among the 12 people who made the headlines in 2012.

Rising profits point to Chinese economic rebound in fourth quarter.

Emerging economies such as India and Russia to surpass Britain by 2020.

Abe says he will form stable government with seasoned hands in his cabinet.

Asian markets gain as traders remain upbeat on yen's weakness against dollar and euro.

Overloaded van 15 children hits parked vehicle and plunges into roadside pond in Guizi city.

Rising demand and disappearing arable land could lead China to import more food and produce a spike in global prices.

Bullet train link between Beijing and Guangzhou to reduce travel time by eight hours.

Galaxy Note 2 N7100 users can now enjoy latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update through OTA, as well as manual installation method.

Nicolas Anelka will have no shortage of offers upon his departure from Shanghai Shenhua with both West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers having declared their interest

IBTimes UK has put together its own 'Central Bank Watch' report with key rates, dates and details from world's most important policymakers.

44-year-old has been charged with six offences relating to domestic abuse against husband by Sussex Police.

Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba and Cameroon midfielder Alex Song finish second and third, as Manchester City's Yaya Toure picks up a second consecutive CAF award

Asian markets decline in the morning session as concerns on the 'fiscal cliff' talks mounted after Republicans called off a proposed vote.