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Forbidden City to knock down all modern buildings at former imperial palace in Beijing

Huge area of recent structures to be torn down over the next three years to better preserve site’s ancient character, says Palace Museum director.

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Taiwan "to test-fire missiles in US" in move

Taiwan plans to test-fire its newest anti-missile system for the first time in the United States in July, a defence source and media reports said on Monday.

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China to change law to punish any person or group that harms image of Red Cross Society

Move comes after its public image was hit when a young woman, Guo Meimei, falsely claimed to work for charity while flaunting her luxury goods online in 2011

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Chinese court orders US footwear firm New Balance to pay fine over trademark breach

A Chinese appeal court has ruled against US sportswear firm New Balance for trademark infringements and ordered it to pay five million yuan (HK$5.9 million) in compensation to a Chinese company, an amount far lower than previously ruled.

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Strike by Taiwan's China Airlines crew leaves 20,000 passengers stranded

The island’s main carrier cancelled 76 flights to Hong Kong, Japan and other destinations on Friday

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It's Brexit: Hang Seng Index plummets as Britain votes to leave EU in stunning referendum result

The verdict, which triggered a freefall of the British pound and turmoil on world markets, is a shocking turnaround after most polls had suggested Britons wanted to stay in the EU.

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Deadly blaze claims life of 2nd HK firefighter, with failings of city's booming storage trade

A raging inferno has killed two firemen and exposed the lax safety regulations in old industrial buildings given a new lease of life as storage facilities. Chief Executive paid tribute to the firefighters and offered his condolences as government prepared for possibility of mass evacuation of entire neighborhood.

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Shenzhen bourse questions China Vanke's proposed acquisition of Shenzhen Metro unit

More twists and turns in the battle between Wang Shi and China Resources for control over China’s largest homebuilder

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Hong Kong should brace itself for "large" fallout from a Brexit, says leader CY Leung

Chief executive says the impact on Hong Kong “would be relatively large”, while local businesses line up in favour of the trading partner remaining in the European Union.

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Court orders Chinese version of "The Voice" to use a different name

Dutch copyright holder Talpa Media handed production rights for next four seasons of popular programme to Zhejiang Tangde in January.

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Is Hangzhou truly China's "heaven on earth"?

Ahead of the upcoming G20 summit, we check out the Chinese city’s cuisine, art scene and air quality, among other things.

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HK blaze raises questions about regulation of storage facilities in old industrial buildings

Security minister does not rule out legislative changes; experts suggest setting out need for fire escapes and having sufficient space and ventilation in the densely packed storage areas.

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Severe lack of end-of-life care in Hong Kong, warn doctors

Doctors say with only 19 palliative care specialists in the city, priorities and training must change.

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Chinese environmental protection agency loses landmark case proving dereliction of duty

Department in Shandong province ruled to have failed to take tough enough action against sewage company in case brought by Chinese prosecutors.

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Last wish: HK survey reveals most elderly would rather die in hospital than at home

Palliative care expert suggests that preparations should be made to allow elderly to end their life in care homes before considering death at home.