China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68
Once viewed as a top Communist Party leadership contender, Li was sidelined in recent years by President Xi Jinping, who tightened his grip on power.
Fri Oct 27 2023
China to create powerful financial watchdog run by Communist Party
This is set to give the ruling party direct control and supervision over financial affairs.
Thu Mar 16 2023
The big reveal: Xi set to introduce China's next standing committee
Xi Jinping, poised to clinch a third five-year term as China's leader, will on Sunday preside over the most dramatic moment of the congress.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Ukraine conflict: The pros and cons of China as global peace mediator
Some early indications suggest that China may want to negotiate on behalf of the rest of the world with Russia on Ukraine.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Facebook unblocks '#saltbae' hashtag after Vietnamese minister's golden steak
The video posted online showed Gokce feeding a gold-encrusted steak to a senior Vietnamese Communist Party official in London.
Tue Nov 09 2021
National heroes share success in fight against the communists
Although they served in different security forces, their mission was the same, to defeat the communist to ensure peace in the country.
Thu Sep 02 2021
China's Xi pledges 'reunification' with Taiwan on party's birthday
While China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, Xi called for a process of "peaceful reunification".
Thu Jul 01 2021
China celebrates centenary of Communist Party at Tiananmen Square
Xi said China had achieved its centenary goal of building "a moderately prosperous society."
Thu Jul 01 2021
'Friends': The One Where China Censors Lady Gaga And Justin Bieber
Cameos by the celebrities who have all incurred the wrath of the ruling Communist Party were removed from all versions.
Sun May 30 2021
Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring
Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the all-powerful Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Chinese city on Myanmar border orders home quarantine, COVID-19 tests
China's city of Ruili that borders Myanmar ordered on Wednesday a one-week home quarantine due to new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Vietnam reports 34 new COVID-19 cases, speeds up vaccine procurement
The new outbreak that began on Thursday has also spread to Hanoi, where the ruling Communist party is holding its five-yearly congress.
Sat Jan 30 2021
Vietnam's Communist Party kicks off congress to pick new leadership
According to the health ministry, a total of 10,000 people have been tested in conjunction with the congress.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Vietnam steps up 'chilling' crackdown on dissent ahead of key Communist Party congress
The crackdown has left some international human rights groups and lawmakers questioning whether Vietnam has breached the spirit of trade agreements.
Wed Jan 20 2021
US declares China committing 'genocide' against Uighurs
Pompeo urged China to 'end all torture and abuse' in custody and allow Uighurs and other minorities to emigrate.
Wed Jan 20 2021