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Head of Government
Party Secretary of Beijing Yin Li
‘Two sessions’ 2025: key takeaways from Chinese premier’s work report to top legislature
Li Qiang

Video | Chinese premier outlines key priorities for 2025

Li Qiang said China has set a GDP target of around 5 per cent, announced measures to stimulate economy 

Video | Why Beijing struggles to attact foreign talent

Climate change

Video | Beijing issues 3rd highest heat warning

Sports

Video | Kenyan marathoner gives China’s He Jie the Beijing win

Kenyan says he let China’s He Jie win Beijing Half Marathon ‘because he is my friend’
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Artificial intelligence

Beijing launches AI platform to meet country’s rising demand for computing power

The Beijing AI Public Computing Platform aims to alleviate the shortage of computing power in the Chinese capital to help nurture local champions in their quest to develop local rivals to ChatGPT and Google Bard.

Transportation

Video | Icy track blamed for Beijing train mishap

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Semiconductors

China chip design expert warns of losses due to industry overcrowding

President of integrated circuit design at the China Semiconductor Industry Association says that large swathes of the domestic chip industry would end up in the red this year.

China chip design expert warns of losses due to industry overcrowding. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

China’s AI talent in short supply amid surging demand triggered by ChatGPT race

For every five new jobs in artificial intelligence in China, there are only two qualified workers available, a sign of the serious shortage of talent in the hot sector, according to a new report.

Flooding in China

Video | Death toll rises in Beijing floods, with 27 people still missing

Weather

Video | Scorching temperatures in China’s capital

China heatwave scorches capital Beijing, as residents brace for rising temperatures
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Video | 12 detained after dozens killed in Beijing hospital fire

12 arrested over Beijing hospital fire that killed dozens of patients
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TV shows and streaming video

US streaming giant Hulu cuts 200 jobs in Beijing research centre

US streaming giant Hulu is downsizing its research and development centre in Beijing, cutting around 200 employees, according to people familiar with the matter.

Espionage

Video | Biden downplays impact of balloon incident on US-China relations

Video | Beijing’s iconic Sanlitun bar street closes down after 29 years

The last opening night: patrons bid farewell to Beijing’s iconic Sanlitun bar street
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Coronavirus China

Video | China’s zero-Covid policy sparks protests around country

Protests flare across China over zero-Covid, lockdowns after deadly Urumqi fire
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Coronavirus pandemic: All stories

Video | Beijing marathon back after 2 years of Covid cancellations

Coronavirus China

Video | Booze for books as Beijing bars struggle to stay in business

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Video | Vendors turn to car boot sales in Beijing

China’s jobless turn to car boot sales as Covid-hit economy stalls
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Video | Train hygiene cleaners race to beat the heat

Combating COVID-19 together

Video | Millions again under lockdown in China

Coronavirus pandemic: All stories

Video | Surge in demand for Peking duck

Peking duck sales spike in Beijing despite city’s Covid-19 ban on indoor dining
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Protests around the world

Video | Beijing students protest Covid-19 curbs on campus

Beijing students protest Covid-19 curbs on campus in rare act of defiance
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Coronavirus China

Video | Beijingers panic buy amid lockdown talk

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Video | Winter Olympics torch relay under way

Video | Beijing flag-raising ceremony marks China’s 72nd National Day

Beijing flag-raising ceremony marks China’s 72nd National Day
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Apple

Video | iPhone 13 draws crowds in Beijing

China iPhone 13 launch draws crowds as phone fans eye Apple’s new handsets
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Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Video | China skiers train for Beijing 2022

Taliban

Video | Why does Afghanistan matter to China?

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