The parade in Beijing, among the largest in modern Chinese history, was designed to commemorate 70 years of Communist rule.
Author: MIKE IVES
Hong Kong Police Shoot a Protester With a Live Bullet for the First Time
The escalation in police tactics came amid violent demonstrations on National Day, a holiday commemorating Communist Party rule in China.
German Court Says a Hangover Is an Illness
The state court in Frankfurt ruled that an “anti-hangover shot” violated a ban on claiming that foods or supplements can cure human ailments.
In 1967, Hong Kong’s Protesters Were Communist Sympathizers
When deadly riots rocked the city more than half a century ago, the Chinese Communist Party — which denounces today’s unrest — was quietly supporting them.
Taiwanese Man Who Disappeared in China Is Under Investigation, Beijing Says
The man’s disappearance last month may dovetail with months of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong — and speculation about Beijing’s designs on the territory.
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U.S. Will Drill With Southeast Asian Navies, Echoing Move by China
The exercises, which come during a summer of heightened tensions in the South China Sea, highlight the complexities of the rivalry between the United States and China.
Hong Kong Protesters Clash With Police After Defying Ban
In the most intense day of clashes since June, the police unleashed tear gas, pepper spray and blue dye against demonstrators who ignored warnings to stay home.