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Treaty of Nanking

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Japan

Japan urges Beijing to protect citizens in China on Nanking massacre anniversary

Concerns arise from recent attacks on Japanese nationals, including children, and increasing anti-Japanese sentiment fuelled by historical grievances.

12 Dec 2024 - 5:00PM

Living heritage of Hong Kong

What’s the secret behind Hong Kong’s growing Parsi population?

17 Aug 2020 - 12:35PM

The View

Hong Kong must adapt to a changing mainland or be left behind

30 Jan 2020 - 9:33AM

Hong Kong protests

Letters | The young are taking control of the world and their future

8 Jan 2020 - 7:10AMvideocam

Secondary students and elderly residents gather at Chater Garden in Hong Kong’s Central business district for a demonstration on November 30. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Taiwan elections 2020

Opinion | Hong Kong’s hopes and fears are not Taiwan’s

Owing to Hong Kong’s colonial history and role in global affairs, the city’s relationship with Beijing is vastly different from the equally complex cross-strait relations. Extrapolating from events in Hong Kong to forecast Taiwan’s future is a mistake.

13 Dec 2019 - 9:39AMvideocam

National education in Hong Kong

Why Hong Kong should have reformed history curriculum long ago

28 Aug 2018 - 5:31PM

Asia travel

What to see in Nanjing, China’s ex-capital, and why now’s the time to go

The Chinese capital under the Ming dynasty, and after the 1912 revolution, Nanjing has a rich heritage to explore, a moving monument to 1937 Japanese massacre, and tranquil, tree-lined streets for relaxation

6 Sep 2017 - 4:24PM

The Confucius Temple area in Nanjing, China’s capital in the Ming dynasty and under Nationalist rule after the 1912 revolution. Photo: Shutterstock

City scope: hostility or hospitality?

While Hong Kong grumbles about floods of mainland visitors - muttering about denuded shop shelves and their "uncouth" cousins slurping noodles on the MTR, ...

20 Oct 2012 - 11:50PM

Letters to the Editor, September 02, 2012

2 Sep 2012 - 2:33AM

Big deal

The Treaty of Nanking was signed 170 years ago and, although its anniversary won't be marked by many, its legacy remains highly charged in the post-colonial era. Stuart Heaver reports.

27 Aug 2012 - 12:09AM

An 1846 engraving of the signing of the Treaty of Nanking. Seated at the table are Chinese negotiator Keying (second left) and Sir Henry Pottinger, Hong Kong’s first governor. Picture: Brown University Library

Crackdown on newspaper sends a chilling signal

28 Jul 2012 - 12:00AM

Corruption in China

Officials crack down on outspoken Shanghai daily

18 Jul 2012 - 12:00AM

Boom time for skilled workers in Shanghai

17 Jul 2012 - 12:00AM

Newer world

5 Jul 2012 - 12:00AM

Jones Lang LaSalle's International Property

Land sales dip 38pc in first half

4 Jul 2012 - 12:00AM

Mood Indigo: reflections of old Shanghai colour your stay

22 Jun 2012 - 12:00AM

Shanghai industrial output decreasing

7 Jun 2012 - 12:00AM

Top students to get stint in finance in Shanghai

6 Jun 2012 - 12:00AM

Homebuyers just want a fair deal

2 Jun 2012 - 12:00AM

Worst yet to come, warns China Overseas Land

31 May 2012 - 12:00AM

Bank of China (BOC)

Sell-off eases for Shanghai Pharma

25 May 2012 - 12:00AM

Staying true to its routes

23 May 2012 - 12:00AM

Socam warns of loss, pins hopes on luxury flats

21 May 2012 - 12:00AM

Q&A

18 May 2012 - 12:00AM

Inside story

4 May 2012 - 12:00AM

Big-city home prices feel effect of curbs

19 Apr 2012 - 12:00AM

All-boys' classes to tackle school 'masculinity crisis'

30 Mar 2012 - 12:00AM

Sex fair's success is challenge to taboos

19 Mar 2012 - 12:00AM

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