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# beijing - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Ceann Comhairle to meet China’s president tomorrow
China and Ireland’s friendship continues with a return visit by an Irish delegation.
# beijing - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Photos: The 25 best skylines in the world
From Tokyo to Chicago, and everything in between, here are some of the most stunning skylines from around the world.
# beijing - Saturday 13 April, 2013
The US and China to set up joint cybersecurity working group
The announcement was made today by US Secretary of State John Kerry.
# beijing - Saturday 16 March, 2013
330 million abortions carried out in China since 1971
China says that its one child policy introduced int he early 1980s has prevented overpopulation and boosted economic development.
# beijing - Friday 15 March, 2013
Sky News reporter broadcasts arrest live on TV
The reporter said he and his team were detained due to an issue with displaying the passes they needed to film in the area.
# beijing - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
UN Security Council vows action after North Korea nuclear test
Even North Korea’s sole international ally, China, was stern in its condemnation of the nuclear test and threats to the United States.
# beijing - Monday 7 January, 2013
Two die from swine flu in China
A man also passed away from the H1N1 influenza strain in Jordan over the weekend.
# beijing - Friday 28 December, 2012
China tightens internet controls, forces users to register their real names
The new rules follow anonymous online postings which accused Chinese officials of misconduct in office. The government claims the law is aimed at protecting users’ personal information.
# beijing - Friday 7 December, 2012
Fair play to Flintoff but it was more like white-collar boxing – Ken Egan
The Olympic Silver Medallist is hoping to dethrone Joe Ward in the national championships next February.
# beijing - Thursday 15 November, 2012
China unveils new leadership with Xi Jinping at the helm
A fine Gaelic footballer when he visited Ireland earlier this year, Xi is now tasked with leading China for the next ten years.
# beijing - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
China party congress sets Xi on leadership path
It is expected the Vice President be announced the party’s top leader tomorrow.
# beijing - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
Derry makes the Lonely Planet’s Top 10 best cities for 2013
The Northern Ireland city has been chosen as the UK’s City of Culture next year. Find out where else made the cut…
# beijing - Saturday 13 October, 2012
Cummings wins, but Martin reclaims crown in Beijing
In addition, Norwegian Boasson Hagen’s finish helped him seal third place in the overall standings in Beijing.
# beijing - Friday 12 October, 2012
German foreign minister to visit Turkey for Syria talks: embassy
Germany will enter discussions on the steady deterioration of relations between Syria and Turkey, following deadly airstrikes.
# beijing - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
O’Connor takes top prize in Beijing
Cian O’Connor rode a double clear round to win at the FEI World Cup Jumping China League on Wednesday.
# beijing - Friday 28 September, 2012
Back to the day job: The challenges keep on coming for Irish Olympians
Bronze Medal winner Cian O’Connor competes in China while triathlete Aileen Morrison is in Yokohama, Japan.
# beijing - Monday 24 September, 2012
China: Policeman embroiled in Bo Xilai scandal gets 15 years in jail
Wang Lijun was sentenced to 15 years in prison earlier today for bribery and abuse of power. He had exposed the scandal that has rocked China’s ruling Communist Party.
# beijing - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
In photos: 3D paintings of Pinocchio, the Hulk and Marilyn
New exhibition marks celebration of Korean-Chinese diplomatic relations – with some interesting themes…
# beijing - Monday 20 August, 2012
China: Gu Kailai given suspended death sentence for Heywood murder
Gu Kailai was found guilty of murdering British businessman Neil Heywood, a crime she had confessed to, and given the death penalty with two years’ reprieve in a case which has rocked China.
# beijing - Saturday 4 August, 2012
North Korean leader’s wife ‘charming’, says sushi chef
The chef, who is believed to have worked for Kim Jong-Il before his death, is one of the few people to publicly speak out about meeting Kim Jong Un and his new wife.
# beijing - Saturday 28 July, 2012
China raises Beijing storm toll to 77 after outcry
The death toll of Beijing’s flash floods has been raised after public questioning of the tally.
# beijing - Friday 27 July, 2012
Chinese politician’s wife charged with murder of British businessman
The case has brought to light a messy political scandal that has caused concern in China’s leadership.
# beijing - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
China censors coverage of deadly Beijing floods
There has been fierce criticism of the government which has been accused of not doing enough to prevent the deaths of at least 37 people.
# beijing - Monday 23 July, 2012
37 dead in China’s worst flooding in over 60 years
Beijing residents have been highly critical of what they believe to be poor drainage systems and insufficient warnings.
# beijing - Sunday 22 July, 2012
Ten die in record rains in Beijing
The death toll across China has reached 20.
# beijing - Saturday 21 July, 2012
VIDEO: the best highlights from the Beijing Olympics
If you’re not already in the Olympics frame of mind, this will have you pumped and ready for London.
# beijing - Friday 20 July, 2012
China: Artist Ai loses appeal against tax fine
Ai Weiwei – a vocal critic of China’s government – had decried the ruling, saying it an attempt to silence him.
# beijing - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
Lebron James declares USA stronger than Beijing gold display
“I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be a great opportunity for us and I can’t wait for the games to start.”
# beijing - Monday 16 July, 2012
Russia says foreign partners in ‘blackmail’ over Syria
Moscow has rejected attempts by the West to pressure it into supporting a UN resolution on Syria.
# beijing - Sunday 15 July, 2012
Economic slowdown will continue warns Chinese premier
The comments from Wen Jiabao follow news on Friday that China’s economy grew by 7.6 per cent, the lowest since the first quarter of 2009.
# beijing - Monday 9 July, 2012
Federer sets his sets on Olympic Gold as Murray compares him to Muhammad Ali
The Swiss ace won the men’s doubles in 2008 but craves a centre court win at SW19 to crown a golden summer.
# beijing - Monday 2 July, 2012
Hong Kong leader heckled on first day in office
The incident came a day after the biggest protest in Hong Kong in nearly a decade was held yesterday against the new leader.
# beijing - Sunday 1 July, 2012
Gallery: Weird and wonderful public toilets
And just a reminder… amazing doesn’t necessarily mean inviting.
# beijing - Monday 28 May, 2012
No flies on them: Chinese city bans flies from public toilets
Meanwhile Beijing authorities have said two flies are allowed in the lavatories at any one time…
# beijing - Wednesday 23 May, 2012
Nocher delighted by Olympic qualification
The swimmer also described the difficulties of coping with the enormous pressure on her shoulders.
# beijing - Friday 11 May, 2012
Bye the Gods: Katie Taylor coasts into second round of Olympic qualifiers
The Bray boxer advanced to the second round due to her number one ranking while Ceire Smith and Sinead Kavanagh will fight on Saturday.
# beijing - Thursday 10 May, 2012
Explainer: All you need to know about the women’s boxing qualifiers for London 2012
We answer all your questions, from Katie Taylor’s biggest threats Ireland’s other medal hopes, just in case.
# beijing - Tuesday 8 May, 2012
Al Jazeera closes Beijing bureau after reporter expelled from China
It is the first time in 14 years that a foreign journalist has been kicked out of China.
# beijing - Tuesday 1 May, 2012
Obama presses China on human rights but silent over escaped activist
The case of Chen Guangcheng is proving particularly troublesome for US authorities with reports that he is hiding out at the US embassy in Beijing.
# beijing - Sunday 8 April, 2012
Kenneth Egan predicts Olympic medal haul for Irish boxers
The Silver Medal winner at Beijing 2008 is confident that the boxing squad will return from London 2012 will a bounty of precious metals
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