Health

Could a penicillin shortage be endangering your health?

Once considered a miracle drug, few companies now make the antibiotic, and antibiotic resistance is rising as a result.

Why is the world suffering from a penicillin shortage?

Asia Pacific

China 'killed or jailed 18 to 20 US spies' since 2010

A New York Times report details how Chinese government systematically dismantled CIA spying operations in the country.

China 'killed or jailed 18 to 20 US spies' since 2010

South China Sea

Duterte: China's Xi threatened 'war' over sea oil

Philippine president says Chinese counterpart warned war would start if oil drilling began in disputed South China Sea.

Duterte: China's Xi threatened 'war' over sea oil

Asia Pacific

Chinese jet 'flies upside down' over US spy plane

Fighter jets carry out what US describes as 'unprofessional' intercept of radiation detection plane over East China Sea.

Chinese jet 'flies upside down' over US spy plane

Asia Pacific

Heatwave grips northern China

Yellow alert in force as temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius in Beijing, Tianjin, as well as parts of Hebei.

Heatwave grips northern China

Opinion

China's Silk Road project: A trap or an opportunity?

China's trading partners are concerned that the new Silk Road project may get them stuck in a 'debt-trap diplomacy'.

Richard Javad Heydarian

by Richard Javad Heydarian

Richard Javad Heydarian

Asia Pacific

World leaders sign deal at China's New Silk Road summit

On final day of two-day forum in Beijing, President Xi Jinping urged world leaders to embrace globalisation.

World leaders sign deal at China's New Silk Road summit
02:14

Asia Pacific

China's Muslim Uighurs look to cash in on 'New Silk Road'

Chinese officials say the country’s "One Belt, One Road" initiative will start a new wave of globalisation, bringing prosperity to all those involved.

China's Muslim Uighurs look to cash in on 'New Silk Road'
02:21

Inside Story

Reviving the 'silk road'

China has pledged billions of dollars for new trade routes over land and sea.

Reviving the 'silk road'
25:10

Asia Pacific

Hong Kong: Top security geeks compete for GeekPwn 2017 prize

Hundreds of security techies are meeting in Hong Kong to compete for what many consider the Nobel Prize for hacking in Asia. Monetary prizes valued at $700,000 will be awarded to the best hackers across a range of smart devices.

Hong Kong: Top security geeks compete for GeekPwn 2017 prize
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Asia

China hosts Silk Road forum to revive trade route

Beijing is hosting its biggest diplomatic event aimed at kicking off the 'One Belt, One Road' initiative to boost trade.

China hosts Silk Road forum to revive trade route
02:11

Counting the Cost

China's mission to reinvent the Silk Road

Beijing's One Belt, One Road project aims to boost trade and connect three billion people in Asia, Africa and Europe.

China's mission to reinvent the Silk Road
25:20

Asia Pacific

China seeks to revive Silk Road project

China is looking to revive the ancient Silk Road trading route that would connect Asia to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The 'One Belt, One Road' initiative is the pet project of President Xi Jinping.

China seeks to revive Silk Road project
02:27

Asia

Deadly earthquake hits China's Taxkorgan county

At least nine people killed and more than 20 injured in 5.5-magnitude earthquake that hit China's Xinjiang region.

Deadly earthquake hits China's Taxkorgan county

United States

China pledges to support Paris climate deal

President Xi Jinping says he will uphold climate change agreement amid fears US may pull out of pact.

China's Xi pledges to support Paris climate agreement